Veterinary Dermatology Service

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5225 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416, USA

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How to Save Money at Veterinary Dermatology Service

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 894
4.5 ASPCA 12,057
4.9 Embrace 20,305
4.9 Fetch 27,409
4.1 Figo 2,786
4.5 Hartville 177
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,736
4.8 Lemonade 815
4.6 ManyPets 2,428
4.6 MetLife 5,637
4.8 Nationwide 21,417
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.4 PetPartners 117
4.3 Pets Best 14,113
4.7 Pumpkin 2,549
4.6 Spot 9,855
4.8 Trupanion 62,914
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,445

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Brittany Korzenowski

Dr. Globus is amazing! I have a very itchy, yeast dog and she helped him feel better as well as help me keep my sanity intact. She’s amazing with all her patients and takes the time to explain how everything works and why we’re doing it. I’d never take my pets to any of dermatologist. Fig and I are so appreciative of the thoughtfulness and knowledge she provides.

posted: 05/20/2024

Patty Halverson

I would NOT recommend Dr. Globus as your pets dermatologist. She was an hr late to the appointment, she didn’t bring the immunotherapy that was promised for this appointment (blaming her error on her technician), she did not like it that I had a difference of opinion on some of MY dogs treatment plan, and she was very abrasive the two times my dog has had appointments with her! She lied to cover her error of forgetting the immunotherapy, brags about her PHD to try and belittle you, raises her voice when she is questioned, and slams doors when she is mad. Plus, the whole reason I went to the second appointment (traveled an hour) was to get the immunotherapy treatment because prior to going, I had already made an appointment with a different dermatologist because of my first experience with her. Please be warned!

posted: 05/03/2024

Molly Tweten

Poor communication and incredibly rude. I have never had such a poor experience with a professional. During our initial call, she was scattered and had to end the call to call me back. She was completely unorganized and rude in future communications. Please look elsewhere if you have any other options.

posted: 11/07/2024

Grace Pagnac

My dog Molly has been suffering from chronic ear infections and itchiness for 4+ years. She has had multiple vet visits and said it was from her floppy ears and moisture. They said it was common for her breed (Shorkie). She was treated with ear drops that only treated the inflammation but not the underlying problem. I was recommended Dr Globus. If only we had known about her years ago, I could have saved my Molly years of misery. When she did her assessment on Molly I knew we were in the right place and she was gonna take care of my little girl. She literally sat on the floor with Molly making friends!!! Molly’s ears and paws were positive for yeast. She sent us home with a regime and a month later returned to the clinic. Molly is no longer having any issues and we are pretty sure the culprit causing her issues is the chicken in her diet. Dr Globus didn’t put Molly through allergy testing right off the bat and instead did process of elimination. In one month we had our answers! She is amazing and truly cares about our fur babies! She even took the time to call me half way through Molly’s treatment plan to see how she was doing. I highly recommended Dr. Globus and am very thankful for what she did for us! She fixed a problem we have been dealing with for years in just a month! Thank you Dr Globus and your team! 😊❤️

posted: 06/01/2019

Jesse Vavreck

My dog Emma (Golden Retriever) has had seasonal allergy issues for about five years that would cause extreme redness in her ears and uncontrollable itching. I took her to numerous vets whom offered treatments, but never gave her a proper diagnosis. We came home one night to find a bloody mess all over the floor, Emma had hot spots on her face and had scratched it raw. That is when I finally decided to get her checked for allergies and found Dr. Globus at a nearby clinic in Golden Valley. She and Carol were immediately able to diagnose her and gave proper treatment for both the ear infection and yeast infection that had spread to her face. She was tested for allergies and based on her results, was given a cocktail specific to her needs. I have been giving her a small shot every week for almost a year as well as some topical spray when needed and the results have been amazing! Her ears have been clear for the past four months and although a couple hot spots came back, they were much less intense and I already had what I needed to treat them. Since visiting Dr. Globus, Emma has not scratched her face at all. After years and years of treatment with no real solution, I finally have hope that I can manage (and prevent some of) Emma's allergic reactions so that she isn't miserable every time there is a drastic change in the seasons (which happens often in MN). Dr. Globus and Carol are both wonderful and Emma looks forward to seeing them, even though it's less often now that she is feeling better. I can't thank them enough for what they have done to mitigate her suffering, she is finally back to her energetic self!

posted: 04/24/2018