Animal Hospital
How to Save on Veterinary Costs at 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,239 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,987 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,940 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,870 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,382 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,354 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,736 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,366 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,873 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,564 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,610 |
| 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
45 reviews
You know I really thought Dr. Stih was pretty good until now. Took my dog in for parvo Thursday, mentioned it to him, he blow me off and only tested him for worms. So, it turns out he did have them, so Stih gives me meds, my dog poops a stream off blood, parvo, so I call the next day about it , Stih tells me it's a reaction to the meds, told him I knew it was parvo, even sent him stool samples on three qtips, he never tested them,but told my fiance there was no parvo found. My dog died. So if you value your pets life, do your research. On top of everything the man has no compassion for people or there pets and he's a liar. We went to see Dr. Stih on Monday to see if he would return my money for the last visit since the meds he gave Smoke didn't help , " No, I can't do that", Is what he told us with no sympathy at all.
Jun 5, 2018
Great customer service and treatment. This is where I am bringing my animals from now on The will see your pet even if they are not an established patient. No appointments though (except for scheduled procedures). All you have to do is sign in and wait (get there early as they fill up quickly). The cost was less than what I expected/less than what was my regular vet charged.
Jun 28, 2023
I took my pet dog and cat to stih,recommended my mom to his facility.my dog was up to date on shots, Smoke..my dog got sick on May 31st 2018 took him to vet.my boyfriend described symptoms of parvo he overlooked that took worm test charged me for visit plus medication for worms,next morning June 1st 2018 Smoke squirted out blood. My friend called vet back, he told me bring sample by office..I rushed the ziplocked q tips up there with blood..now he can't find my dog records sends me home to get dog records.by the time I get back he tells me they found the records..Sith says there was no trace of parvo from q tips.and gives me advice on getting my dog injected with Gatorade and water with his medicine he prescribed ..I trusted his word as a vet.but dog got worse on June 2. 2018 we called all of his listed numbers..when he finally answered.. Smoke was dead..when I went to his office this morning of why he denied my dog a parvo test..He lied straight in my face..and told me and my boyfriend he offered hospitilization.. He said he offered us several options.he lied as if he knew I was recording.he kept telling saying my dog didn't have parvo..charged me 68 dollars..for worm treatment..I could've let my Dog die at home for free..since he brushed the symptoms off.I started going to him because he was cheaper than the other vet in whiteville..I guess you pay cheap.. you get cheap..I learned a lesson..get a second vet opinion..I got my cat record Smoke record and my mom dog records and I see where he altered Smoke records and said I denied.. further testing another lie..to prevent further problems.I will let God deal with him.and that's the end from my family..like I told him" God don't like Ugly." Rip Smoke😍
Jun 4, 2018
Dr. Stih is awesome and very personable. He loves animals and it shows. He takes care of animals' healthcare needs at a very reasonable price.
Apr 9, 2018
Called at 8:00 am and explained to the gentleman that I had a sick cat, was new to the area and needed to be seen today. The gentleman said to bring him after 1:30 no appt needed. I drive 1hr and 40 minutes to pick up my cat at home and bring him back to Whiteville. I go in and the lady tells me they can’t see him because it’s too late to do a work up when I got there at 1:30 like they told me. Definitely would not recommend this Vet. Very unprofessional and uncaring group.
Dec 19, 2022