Best Friends Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Best Friends Animal Hospital
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 Best Friends Animal Hospital? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,912 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,705 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,267 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,402 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,439 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,139 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,814 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,403 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,359 |
| 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
222 reviews
Communication from this vet is non-existent. Reminder cards for vaccinations are delivered after the vaccination is due. Appointments take about a month to schedule. Pet records are not transferred to their recommended providers for dental work and they do not respond to requests for the information. We saw a vet 2/24 for an annual and vaccination. One wasn't technically due until 3/3 (within a week of the appointment), and they did not offer it during that appointment and did not remind us that it was due until over a month after 3/3 and I was met with "well, that's your responsibility" as a talk track. Do not recommend if you'd like any sort of open communication or dialogue.
Apr 10, 2024
The vet we saw seemed to absolutely understand the anxiety of trying to do the right thing by our pets and was one of the few people to offer concrete instructions. I was so relieved to have someone patiently answer all our questions and treat even the silly ones with equal importance. Thank you so much for your care and kindness, it makes the choice about where to get future care very easy!
Mar 25, 2024
We came to this vet after our other vet clinic moved. We are over the moon on this clinic and found the staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable! They are able to share information in a way that it doesn’t become too over whelming as well as not pressure you in to any type of care that isn’t absolutely necessary. The clinic has apps and texting ability that keeps communication open and convenient and they are very sweet to our dogs that have come in. I love it here!
Mar 8, 2024
Small-town care from a family-oriented vet! Dr Gatto and the other staff members are the best! We tried the big "box-office" supply chain vet and found out how much better the team was at Best Friends Animal Hospital!
Feb 5, 2024
I have a dog who is very lovable at home but has difficulty with strangers and or people he's not familiar with. Dr Gotto and his team are very understanding and very patient with my dog. I appreciate all they do with his care and their care.
Apr 26, 2024
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Best Friends Animal Hospital
8094 Morgan Cir S, Minneapolis, MN 55431, USA(952) 884-7777