A HOUSE CALL VET
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How to Save Money at A HOUSE CALL VET
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,311 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,422 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,744 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,801 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,125 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,558 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,873 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,926 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,456 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
We are so thankful for Dr. Lipton. Highly recommend! Our cat Luna gets so anxious about the vet that it was impossible to get her in the carrier. Dr. Lipton is so compassionate and kind to Luna, even though her intense fear can make her difficult to treat. She has saved her life multiple times. I really trust Dr. Lipton's judgment and I think she is a very knowledgeable vet. Luna was recently diagnosed with cancer and Dr. Lipton sent us such a kind text when I told her. I know she will be here for Luna when it's her time. I'm so glad we found her.
posted: 04/12/2023
stef is so amazing and we are blessed to find her and have her in our fur babies lives! my babies have been patients for 5 years, maybe more. shes SO knowledgeable and responsive whenever i reach out w questions, which i always have a lot of. shes so friendly and good w our babies. she explains everything and takes her time doing so. its also so convenient having someone come to the house especially with cats and when that person is so smart, accomodating, and nice it makes me feel so much better. the whole family loves her and comes out to say hi when she visits. ive recommended her to anyone who has a pet and will continue to do so.
posted: 02/04/2023
We used Stef for over 15 years for both our cat and dog. She is compassionate and kind and it made life so much easier for our whole household because she could make house call visits and provide care for our pets inside the comfort of our home. It was pretty much impossible to take our tabby cat anywhere outside the house because it was such a struggle to get her into a carrier. By the time she would make it to a vet appointment, she'd be a hot mess and cowering in the corner of the exam room. So, a friend recommended using Stef as our vet and we continued to have her for the rest of our cat's life. Stef is quite knowledgeable on proper diets for pets and provided a lot of guidance around switching our cat to a high protein, wet diet to help keep her at a healthy weight. When it was finally time for our cat to be put to sleep at age 18 (or 19?), it was a relief to be able to have Stef come over and euthanize her in our home. We started to use vet for our black lab mutt once she became too elderly and arthritic to travel in the car. Stef was able to treat her with acupuncture to alleviate her pain, as well as provide her with medications that we could administer daily. We also used Stef to put our dog to sleep at home, and it made the whole experience a lot better all around. It provided us with comfort that our dog didn't have to experience being scared and anxious in her last moments. I highly recommend Stef's services and if we get another cat or dog in need of at-home visits, we will definitely give her a call.
posted: 03/15/2023
