Cherokee Animal Clinic

4.3 (179 reviews)
1601 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40204, USA

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Cherokee Animal Clinic

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 Cherokee Animal Clinic? 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.

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4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,235
4.9 Embrace 19,981
4.9 Fetch 5,931
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,381
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,330
4.8 Nationwide 25,728
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,364
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,870
4.7 Pumpkin 3,558
4.6 Spot 11,609
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

4.3

179 reviews

Dr. Grace is one of the kindest humans I’ve ever met. I don’t trust anyone more than I do him when it comes to the wellbeing of my animals. Excellent bedside manner, and exceptional animal care. I am happy to pay their prices for the level of care my animals receive.

Jul 19, 2024

Coming from Colorado, the state with the top veterinary school in this country, and the most phenomenal veterinarians, Cherokee Animal Clinic in comparison, was incredibly lackluster, most specifically in communication; and the amount of time spent with our puppy for her appointment. There was a very sick dog, who was seen on an emergency, and we lovingly understand that that dog absolutely needed to go first. However, my spouse sat there for nearly an hour without any notice from the receptionist, about what was going on, and when they were finally seen, the vet only spent 5 minutes with our puppy. Incredibly mismanaged office, unacceptable.

Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Grace told our family he doesn’t believe animals feel pain. Wouldn’t want anyone like that responsible for my pets care

Sep 27, 2024

I have been to several vets in the area adn Dr Grace here is the ultimate profession, great staff as well

May 30, 2024

We have 2 cats that we've been taking to Cherokee for the last couple of years. We decided to adopt a kitten off the streets, but before bringing her into our home we wanted her checked for spreadable diseases, including ticks and mites, whatever can be spread to our other cats. Kitten was given a full bill of health and we brought her home. My oldest cat started having issues with her ear about a month after we had her home. I took her here, they gave me drops due to the inflammation of the ear and told me to bring her back in a week. I brought her back, the infection had cleared, and with the naked eye the vet said "allergies." Well, since we had gotten the kitten I had changed their food, so I upgraded the food. Oldest cat continued to get ear infections, I'd treat with drops, it'd subside, then another infection would flare up. My middle cat ended up with a hot spot on her side. In a panic I called a different vet and got both hot spot and ear infection in. The oldests ear was so bad, they can't even see her ear drum. They said they didn't want to prescribe drops because they need the ear drum to be clear to locate a diagnosis. Wanna know what caused the ear infections? EAR MITES! From patient zero, young street kitty! One of the things we brought her HERE to be tested for, and we were told it was allergies in our oldest cat. Now we're fighting mite infestation with all 3 cats, plus treating my eldest for the big problem. I will never take my cats here again! To think my cats have been fighting bugs in their ears for almost a year now breaks my heart. Don't make the same mistake we did! Don't take your pet here.

Aug 21, 2023