Creekside Kennel Ltd

4.7 (57)
1153 Plank Rd, Averill Park, NY 12018, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 – 9:00 AM, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at Creekside Kennel Ltd

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 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Steve Ratcliffe

Kala enjoys her stays at Creekside. She runs right past me to go visit her friends. Not even a bye from her. Being nervous parents we appreciate the texts and pics that we receive from Dawn. I know that she is having a blast because when we pick her up after her stay she is exhausted and sleeps all the way home. Happy four legged child and happy parents. Thanks Dawn

posted: 07/23/2023

Diane Crosley

We are from out town and had never left our puppy at a kennel so I wasn't sure what to expect. When we arrived at out appointed time the owner met us and showed us the facilities . The set up is great with individual grassy run -outs side by side with other dogs. The dogs could interact with each other but not get at each other thru the chain link fence. When we drove back in we could see another kennel worker sitting with our pup petting him. I was impressed with the set up ,the cleanliness ,and friendly staff. Wish Creekside kennel was 11 hours closer. We would use them all the time.

posted: 09/28/2023

Stephanie Landry

A friend of ours recommended Creekside Kennels when our usual boarding place was booked. Dawn was quick to get back to me, she was friendly and very interested in learning all about our pups and their needs. We have used them twice in the last few months and are beyond pleased with their care and attention to detail! Highly recommend!

posted: 08/04/2023

Valerie Harris

3 letters….WOW! Dawn is amazing with her handling of my 2 boys, Jonah & Jordan. My boys have high energy and when leaving Dawn, they are exhausted beyond belief!! I have added “Dawn’s Camp” to my vocabulary, which motivates my boys to respond to my commands!!!!!

posted: 05/09/2023

Dan Sullivan

Contacted to book dog for overnight stay. No phone contacts just emails. Didn't know all was set til several messages left. Today we attempted to drop off dog and leave for vacation. Lost trying to find kennel, called owner only to get answer machine. Found kennel, only to see kennel gate closed. Waited 15 - 20 minutes for owner to respond when we might be able leave dog. Finally Owner response was rude, not accommodating, saying we would have to wait til 445 or tomorrow! We had to cancel our Boston reservation with no where to leave our dog. It seems dogs are left unattended from 9am to 4 or 5 pm during day, at this kennel. We were surprised by owner response to help us in the face of a mistake in finding kennel or having a problem that day... Not a good business practice

posted: 09/11/2023