Abbeywood Cat Hospital

4.8 (112)
6323 Fairview Ave, Westmont, IL 60559, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Abbeywood Cat Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Laura Mucha

I agree with Nick Moore's review about the tone of the person who answered the phone. On Saturday morning, at about 8:15am, on 09/30,, my cat was having an emergency and I was calling around to vets bc the ER vets are so expensive. I understand they are busy but just saying how busy they are and then having a grumpy tone and then hanging up without saying goodbye!....or saying I'm sorry and I wish you the best of luck with your cat is just heartless and plain careless. Obviously, I am sad about my cat and the rudeness made me more upset about the situation. I wanted to give 1 star. I only did not give 1 star bc i didn't want to ruin the good reviews that are already up on Google. Have some compassion. You can take 30 seconds to be kind. I do not want to call here again that's for sure.

posted: 09/30/2023

CG
CG

Had our first visit here for an exam & vaccinations...and it was a great experience. The staff took their time and answered all my questions, as well as follow-up questions the day after. They provided good info on first steps for any treatments and worked from there. The facility is clean and our cat who is normally very anxious with a new environment did very well. Would definitely recommend.

posted: 01/27/2023

Nick Moore

It seems that a lot of first timers have come by with their cats very recently, but I was told that they're not accepting new patients at this time. Also, the tone of the secretary was not friendly and even though I wanted to ask when new patients will be accepted (I have a cat that is not doing very well), I was put off by her tone. This place came highly recommended to me, but unfortunately, I'll have to find elsewhere to see about my cat. It does sound like a really great place, based on the website and the reviews, which is why I'm giving them 3 stars.

posted: 05/03/2023

Jae H. (Jae)

My kitten has only known Abbeywood. It all started the 2nd day I got her and I noticed she wasn’t eating. I never owned a cat and was not sure what to do. Frantically I called around to multiple vet offices just wanting some advice. It was a Saturday so that was pretty hard everyone I called just said to bring her to an emergency room. Finally I called Abbeywood, Zoey eased my mind and gave me tips on how to get my baby SVN to eat. She told me their hours and said if I wanted to bring her in I could even though there was no veterinarian in; she said she’d teach me and/or let me know if she was in eminent danger and needed to be admitted into the er. I hung up that phone and took her advice and before I knew it she was lapping at her kitten formula bowl. At once I knew they’d be who I chose to care for my baby because they actually cared. I set up her first appointment shortly after and her little sassy self has been a patient here since. I highly recommend this cat hospital. SVN has gotten all her shots and even spayed by them. I was able to get a rough estimate of how old she is and she’s so happy and healthy. And I know I can call them whenever something seems off about her without feeling like I’m bothering them. I honestly feel like the staff love their jobs and it shows! If you’ve made it this far reading this review do your baby a favor and book an appointment. As a first time cat owner I couldn’t be happier with the service here.

posted: 06/06/2022

Nadia Shamsi

Absolutely the best cat hospital!! I wouldn’t trust my cat with any other care providers. My family and I have been taking our cats there for almost 20 years. They have the best staff and doctors there: friendly, personable, and people who truly care about our family.

posted: 04/29/2023