Decatur Family Pet Hospital
4.8 (78) 80483 M-51, Decatur, MI 49045, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Decatur Family Pet 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
Excellent service, was able to get in right away as a new customer. My dog was diagnosed and prescribed medicine and on our way. Thank you
posted: 06/22/2023
The staff at DFPH are incredible. Dr. Nancy treats each animal as if it is her very own. Trust is so important and I have never felt as confident about a vet before. So glad our animals are patients here. ❤️
posted: 12/28/2022
DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE! Nancy Rutherford almost killed my cat due to her lack of knowledge in urgent pet care. She didn’t run any tests on my cat, not even a temperature. My cat was dying due to severe intestinal inflammation. Nancy called it a hairball….even though my cat was clearly in critical condition. I immediately went to another vet due to Nancy’s lack of care/concern. The new vet ran tests and immediately put my cat on IV. and admitted her. Nancy has no compassion for animals!! She only cares about belittling pet owners with eye rolls and condescending remarks.
posted: 10/04/2022
We live in Lansing, MI, now but we still drive to Decatur for Dr. Nancy and her staff and we’ll do so until she retires.
posted: 06/01/2023
If I could give zero stars I would! We have tried to use Decatur Animal Hosptial twice now and WILL never use them. 5 years ago we got a kitten who the person we got her from put flea bath on her too young. She was very sick and we thought she was going to die. We called them and they would not take her or see her at all. They said they had nothing available and hung up. Fast forward to yesterday, our pit bull pup had something wrong with his back paw. Again called them because it said they were open until 7pm. I held for 5 minutes and then was told they again had nothing available and couldn't even fit us as emergent. The person on the phone actually suggested we call another vet. This was horrible! They care nothing about animals and had no interest in getting us or giving us help!
posted: 05/20/2022