Negola's Animal Care
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Negola's Animal Care
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 Negola's Animal Care? 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 | 13 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,190 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,925 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,752 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,856 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,286 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,600 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,488 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,201 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,822 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,430 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,401 |
| 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
105 reviews
I was traveling in the area and had an issue with my puppy. I asked local friends for a recommendation and Negola’s came HIGHLY recommended. When I was nervous and scared for my dog I was treated here with the utmost kindness and professionalism. The care and attention they gave to my dog was without a doubt the best any of my pets have received. Doctor Muhamed was thorough and intelligent in his diagnosis and treatment plan. They surpassed the incredibly high expectations my friend had given me and treated us like family. I could not recommend them enough.
Jun 25, 2024
We live in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but had used Dr. Negola's services for our different dogs, in previous years when we lived in Maryland. Last Thursday night, we found our 14 year old female Jack Russell, Cleo, in a weakened and confused state on our dining room floor. The next morning, Cleo was even in worse shape very unstable and barely able to walk. We recognized that she was having a serious medical issue and unfortunately our local vet office in Gettysburg was closed on Friday. Taking a "long shot" we called Dr. Negola's office, explained the health emergency our dog was having and the staff there immediately understood the urgency of our issue. They worked hard to "sandwich" an appointment for our Cleo in between their existing busy schedule of appointments. We bundled Cleo up in the car and drove the 1 hour and 30+ minutes from Gettysburg to Columbia, MD. Cleo was seen by Dr. Negola less than 15 minutes after we arrived. He quickly determined that she had an abdomen full of blood and a tumor on her spleen. Shortly after that he had her in his operating room, performed major surgery to remove the ruptured tumor and her spleen, and saved her life. I can't say enough about Dr. Negola's (as well as his staff's) care, professionalism, expertise, understanding, and kindness. This is not the first time that Dr. Negola has saved the life of one of our dogs. He also saved the life of one of our labs when we lived in Maryland, and the life of a daughter's Jack Russell. My only regret is that we don't live closer to his veterinarian practice anymore. I can unequivocally recommend this veterinarian practice with no reservations.
Apr 6, 2024
We value the care we get at this practice for our 2 dogs and 3 cats. Attentive to individual animal needs and, if you ask questions and are vocal about wanting to be involved and informed about all stages of decision making, you will be a partner in your animals health. Great care team with our formerly skittish rescue dog. I know that our pets will be handled appropriately by all staff and that their individual quirks will be taken into consideration.
Oct 6, 2023
Dr.Negola and his team are absolute superstars! When our puppy needed an emergency visit they got us right in, they didn’t even hesitate. We got phone calls from Dr.Negola himself daily, to keep us updated on Nellie. I just can’t give him enough praises. We are so lucky to have found such a wonderful vet right around the corner. The entire office is so friendly and personable. I can’t recommend this place enough! Thank you guys for giving us such a good peace of mind knowing Nellie was getting the best care while she was there the past few days.
Nov 8, 2022
Dr. Negola is an amazing Doctor. He has cared for our personal dogs as well as dozens of ABMR dogs. He has done multiple surgeries and always gives great advice.
Feb 2, 2024
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