Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency 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 Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency 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 | 12,235 |
| 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
487 reviews
I made the switch to Sherwood after they saved my Doberman’s life over a weekend. They were so loving and caring towards him. After his passing I brought my new girl to see Dr Ward. She absolutely loved her vet visits! Dr Ward treats her like his own and she loves all the ladies and the compliments she always receives while there! Lucy is a big fan of going to the vet!
Oct 23, 2023
Last Sunday we took our cat, Mr. Mu to the vet because he was sick (vomiting and couldn't use the litter box). They charged us $150 just for being seen. They told us he had a urinary blockage and that we had 3 options. They recommend a $2000+ surgery to remove it but told us he would likely not survive. They then told us they could send him home with us with a catheter (no mention of pain medicine, sedatives or anything for him to be out of pain if we chose this option). Our final choice was to put him asleep. We wanted him to be free from pain so we chose to euthanize him. At the time I believed that those were our only choices. He was dehydrated as well and they didn't give him any fluids before being euthanized. We told the vet we wanted him wrapped so we could have an at home burial. They didn't ask how we wanted his body positioned so they just stretched him out as long as possible, packed him tightly in a trash bag, paper wrapped and taped over it too. Very cruel and callous! They gave us a discount for euthanizing him but gave no wiggle room for payment plan for the surgery option (very convenient for them). I've never experienced such cruelness towards owners and their patients... I can't help but feel that he'd still be with us today if we hadn't taken him to this corrupt animal hospital. If you love your pet, value your money and mental health do not ever consider taking your animal to this facility. I never loved an animal more than I did Mu. He made our home feel like home and helped us through 7 years of hard times (sounds so cliche but it's the truth). I am filled with immense regret for taking him here and probably will be for many years to come. He was an irreplaceable angel boy. Please for the love of God do not take your animals here!! If you do not have $3000+ in the bank they will pressure you to put your baby down. They treat the unprivileged as scum and I've heard those who end up paying the extortionist prices are deeply unsatisfied as well.
Jul 13, 2023
If you have a pet that is sick I wouldn't take it to this hospital. Go to Nola. I took my Roxie here , the first vet was very professional and clear. I was that she would be getting ultrasound next morning, but I heard nothing until I called up there and a male vet called me back explained what he seen on ultra sound . I at that time was very clear don't sugar coat things because I did not want my dog to suffer. He told me that he felt like she did have cancer and that her spleen was extremely enlarged. He said that he wanted to do a biopsy which he never told me the risk of doing that number one and I asked him if she should stay after she had that done and he told me no that he was going to send her home with medication to make her comfortable. Which wasn't true. They sent her home with antibiotics and steroids, those are get well medications and nothing for pain. When I picked her up she was favoring her hind right leg and that only got worse.. My dog whined the entire time home, while I had her at the house. She would not eat anything and she would not even get up to drink. I had to put a bowl next to her. When I was able to get her to go outside to use the bathroom it was nothing but bloody stool. So I made the decision so my dog did not suffer anymore to have her euthanized and while I had to pay another 170 on top of the 1600 that I had already spent, they wanted me to spend another 200 plus dollars to have my dogs remains cremated. That is absolutely absurd seeing they did nothing for my dog except make her worse. Did not tell me the risk did not send home comfort medicine for her. Did not make sure that she was eating before she left the vet yet they want me to spend more money to have my dog cremated. All I can say is if you love your pet, you definitely should take your dog or your cat into New Orleans to the emergency vet there. I still can't even mourn the loss of my pet because I have to come up with more money to give to them within 2 weeks to have my dog cremated.. #Forroxie
Dec 5, 2023
I would not trust my Sidney Jane's care to any other vet than Dr Albarado, and this amazing clinic. Last year my chocolate lab became suddenly ill.. She was not eating, had no energy, and just not acting like herself. I brought her in immediately, and was distraught. This was Sidney's first visit to Sherwood South.. She was taken back for an exam immediately and diagnosed with Addison's disease. This diagnosis is often missed. Because of the fast, accurate, diagnosis her life was saved.. The communication was outstanding while she was in the hospital. I will forever be grateful and, owe Sidney Jane's life to this amazing clinic and to Dr Albarado. Thank you! ❤️
Dec 22, 2023
One of my dogs recently had an emergency visit here and every staff member and doctor we encountered was amazing! They took care of her immediately and were so nice and caring. She needed surgery and within hours it was done. They kept me informed, encouraged calls to check on her and allowed me to visit her before she was discharged the next day. I would absolutely come straight here in case of an emergency again.
Dec 27, 2023
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