Palos Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Palos Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
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Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
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Looking for information about Palos Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
106 reviews
Can not say enough good things about Palos Animal hospital. This week my dog needed emergency surgery, and everything was so smooth and easy. Dr. Sankey originally treated and diagnosed my dog, and surgery was performed by Dr. Turek. Absolute professionals, that are kind and caring! Every team member I have had interactions with has been professional and friendly. They kept me informed about my dogs care, and gave me the written discharge instructions that covered all the care he would need. Wonderful doctors and staff!! Photo of my dog before he got sick.
Sep 7, 2023
My two Chihuahuas started fighting and this time the fight was pretty bad. I called quite a few animal hospitals and no one would care for my dog, i finally called Palos Animal Hospital and they said bring her in right now, i brought her in and they kept her for a few hours so the Veterinarian could look at her on his break, Dr Mills called me back and prescribed some medication and my dog is recovering slowly but thanks to this clinic for caring enough about my dog that they were able to get her in and help her when no other clinic would!
Oct 5, 2023
I came in a few years ago worried about my dogs issues that turned out to be seizures. Dr Jeff did not even care about diagnosing his episodes, but instead tried convincing me to get some surgery for my dogs breathing since he’s part bulldog. However, my dog can breathe perfectly fine since his nose isn’t smushed in like a bulldog because he’s mixed. He just heard he is mixed with bulldog and kept trying to refer me for an unnecessary surgery. Years have passed now and my dog has 0 issues with breathing. I went to a different vet and he was finally diagnosed with epilepsy. Careful to the bulldog owners, or even if your dog isn’t a dog with a smushed face that doesn’t have breathing problems, they might try and refer you for that unnecessary surgery just to cash grab you like leeches instead of caring about your pets health. I never went back there again after that.
Jun 29, 2023
I have a rescue pup that I have been bringing here for a while. She had a bad start to life and was a day away from being euthanized because her fears were misinterpreted for aggression. Many many thanks to Dr. Shepard for your patience with her and helping me treat all her ailments. There is nobody I trust more with the care of my dog. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, Dr. Shepard listens to all my concerns, explains all that can be done and is just an outstanding vet. The staff is so nice, helpful and friendly. I really can’t say enough. Thank you Dr. Shepard and staff for all you do.
Sep 8, 2021
There aren’t enough words to describe this vet. Absolutely amazingly caring. Dr. Rachel is honestly my favorite which is saying a lot because every doctor is just fantastic. My Ozzy has terrible anxiety and she was is so unbelievably calm, and moves so slow for him. She also put down our Senior girlie and was close to tears along side of us. She made the process so smooth, she never rushed us, she never made us feel uneasy. The front desk was absolutely amazing. I can’t thank each of them enough for the care they give our fur babies
Jun 24, 2022