Southwest Animal Care Center
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Southwest Animal Care Center
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.
Compare prescription pricing
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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Southwest Animal Care Center? 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
169 reviews
We've been taking our pets here for over 15 yrs. Dr. Dahl and her staff are amazing. From keeping our last two cats comfortable as they age. And for the excellent care of current two. Hemi and Dakota, thank you.
Aug 11, 2023
They are amazing to their clients. And super fast. Thanks for taking care of us. This is the third time coming here with sandy. My husband and I inherited here after my husband past away. He's been going there for over twenty years with all his dogs. If Walter Foody trust them, then I know we are in good hands.
Sep 19, 2023
Great, caring Veterinarians. Highly recommended if you have a pet! I have been a client for the last 15 years, and I trust them implicitly. Dr. Dahl and her associates, in my experience, are absolutely second to none. When I had to put my last dog down last April- which was my 1st experience having to do so- they couldn't have been more kind. Want a Veterinarian you can trust 100% with your pets care- from the start to finish? Look no further. TMI- but an explanation for my high review: Now I have a new puppy... The seller gave me another Vet that I "had" to visit once to maintain a health guarantee. So I did. When I bought my new puppy, the seller sent me home with a 5-day antibiotic as a "preventative" because he was around other dogs... Seemed logical, although I didn't get that with my 1st dog. I went to THEIR Vet for the visit and they gave him a clean bill of health, yet sent me home with another 5 day antibiotic regimen, still "preventative." Well, turns out it wasn't likely preventative because when Dr. Dahl did a fecal, turns out my puppy had giardia, a fairly common intestinal parasite dogs/pets can get from other dogs in a kennel. Dr. Dahl did tell me that if the "assigned" Vet only had 300x magnification equipment to check the 'sample' it could be missed. She looked under 600x and found it (the giardia). Still, I remain skeptical of the seller and assigned Veterinarian sending me home with more 'preventative' antibiotics... Dr. Dahl and her associates are top Docs in my book- and more TMI- that's coming from a multiple time Cancer survivor who's seen PLENTY of people Docs. You develop a sense of who's just doing their job and those who really CARE. If you want the absolute best for your pet, see Southwest Animal Care. The "CARE" is definitely here!! Update - Sligo, my SCWT- just had his neuter surgery. 😬 Once more, Dr. Dahl & staff were wonderful.
May 26, 2023
Love the staff and all they do here! My dogs are happy to go to the vet. Can your pets say the same?
Jun 14, 2023
My dog have a coughed, we came to this Southwest animal care center, it's was done diagnostics, and doctor ensure that need to drink antibiotics, dog in good shape !!! Seems doctor really unprofessional !!! after 2 days my dog pass away .... Do not use this center
May 10, 2023