Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic

4.5 (396 reviews)
726 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic

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 Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic? 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 150,000 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.

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Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,175
4.9 Embrace 19,903
4.9 Fetch 5,674
4.1 Figo 2,852
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,244
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,283
4.8 Nationwide 25,399
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,110
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,802
4.7 Pumpkin 3,372
4.6 Spot 11,323
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

4.5

396 reviews

We bring out zoo (4 cats and 2 dogs) to Princeton animal hospital and have for the last year now. I don’t even know where to begin because we feel so lucky to have found a practice like this. To start, we have a very anxious, touch sensitive puppy who is not the easiest at the vet. Every vet we’ve seen is so accommodating and takes their time to make our pup feel as comfortable as possible - even offering happy visits where she can come in and just get treats and love. Second, we love that they have a separate entrance specifically for cats and make sure that the experience is as stress free as possible for them. Lastly, and maybe one of the biggest things, we got a shepherd mix in October, 4 days in we felt like something was wrong and took him in for his first visit. Immediately, they felt a mass and scheduled an emergency surgery the next morning. Because of how quickly this was found and how well they took care of our boy, we’re on month 6 post cancer diagnosis. Every member of the staff has treated us so well and loved on all of our animals. They truly care so much about them, take their time with each visit and always make sure to follow up and check in. Cannot recommend them enough!

Mar 21, 2024

This community is so lucky to have such a caring animal hospital and clinic nearby! I have been a longtime customer of the Princeton Animal Hospital and they've been so good to me and my cat Hope. They take the extra time to be personable and explain the visits and any procedures, the doctors and techs are communicative over the phone, and I've always got the sense that they really cared about your experience with them. As a longtime boarder and customer as well, I feel like I leave Hope in expert hands while I'm traveling and they send pics and take my frequent phone calls to check up on her! They are the best and thanks for taking care of me and my best furry friend so well. It makes all the difference!

May 20, 2024

I recently visited Princeton Animal Hospital with my dog ,and I couldn't be happier with the care we received. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and they made sure my pet felt comfortable throughout the visit. The vet took the time to thoroughly explain everything and answered all my questions with compassion. They even adjusted the entry and exit procedures for my dog selective pup. I highly recommend Princeton Animal Hospital to anyone looking for top-notch veterinary care!

May 12, 2024

We have three cats and have been going to Princeton Animal Hospital since 2020. We have been happy with their services, veterinarians and other staff members. Although they’re more expensive than the previous vet we used, we have appreciated the care they have provided. Well, that changed tonight and we aren’t sure that we will continue to bring our cats here. In summer 2021, they determined that one of our cats had a bowel obstruction after doing multiple ultrasounds and X-rays. Having just dealt with losing two family members, we couldn’t handle losing our young cat and paid for the surgery. All in, we paid about $8000 for multiple office visits and the surgery. The procedure was successful and our cat has been great until today. Today, our cat was showing the same symptoms that he had in summer 2021. We called during their listed business hours to bring him in and were turned away. Although they said it sounded urgent, they couldn’t see him and recommended we take him to an emergency veterinary office. When we called the emergency office they said, “Oh, was your office closed and their answering machine told you to come here?” This struck a chord with us. After years of visits and THOUSANDS of dollars spent, our trusted veterinary office turned us away during their business hours when we needed them most. We are extremely disappointed, especially after waiting for over four hours at the emergency vets office and paying $1200 to see staff we don’t know or trust.

Apr 4, 2024

I started taking my dog here about 3 years ago when he was a 1 year pup. They’re a little pricey but I really like them for multiple reasons listed below in no particular order: - the doctors and nurses are just so great with my dog considering he’s very twitchy and particular about where he’s touched - the CSRs will actually come in the examination room for payment if there are too many dogs outside (my dog doesn’t like other dogs) - Every time my dog’s been diagnosed with something and given treatment, I always get a follow up call a few days later - Nothing is ever diagnosed on a hunch, everything is tested - They actually work with me to see how I could utilize more of my insurance (in my case I had my dogs schedule on bi annual visits and wanted to club it all together). They were very thorough in helping me understand what each test provides, etc. - Reminder texts for appointments really help me out as appointments are scheduled months in advance and slip my mind sometimes My dog has anxiety (a little better now) and I always feel nervous taking him in crowded or unfamiliar places, but Princeton Animal Hospital does such an amazing job with my dog that I feel very comfortable.

May 13, 2024