Just Cats Veterinary Clinic
4.8 (306) 2079 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084, USAHours:
Monday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Just Cats Veterinary Clinic
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,409 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,230 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,045 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,578 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,392 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,259 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,296 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Wonderful experience! Our new "old" cat, Cooper, visited Just Cats for the first time this week. The staff is exceptional! Dr. Sikule is terrific...very thorough, thoughtful, and clearly passionate about animals. I'm so happy we chose this practice. Thanks very much to everyone at Just Cats.
posted: 08/12/2023
We just love Just Cats. We’ve been taking our Junior there since we got him (5 years ago). They are all so kind and patient. Junior is skittish with people he does not know, but for some reason he is very calm whenever I bring him in for his annual. I wouldn’t take him anywhere else.
posted: 09/21/2023
Just cats has been wonderful. They are friendly, on time and treat both the patient and their owners with respect. Just cats was extremely instrumental last year in the care of our little Ollie when was so sick. They spoke to us several times on the phone in between his many visits. I would highly recommend just cats.
posted: 08/05/2023
Super friendly, empathetic, and clean. The vet tech and doctor even did everything in front of me. They absolutely loved on my kitty and she loved on them back. It was pawesome!!!!
posted: 08/16/2023
An excellent experience at Just Cats for a new patient appointment. Both the clinic's setup and the staff's actions demonstrate a clear committment to the comfort of their feline patients (and their owners). Much of my experience aligns with the other positive reviews, and here's a few highlights: - Super easy to set up an appointment via online request form. They reached out to me the next morning with a date 6 weeks out (perfectly understandable given the demand on veterinarians), I paid the $50 deposit via phone, and we were all set. They also sent a pre-appointment questionnaire which allowed me to note any specific questions/concerns I wanted to address during the visit. - Brought my cat in her carrier (yowling, because she's not a fan of car rides and carriers), and the desk staff offered for me to bring her right to the exam room since it was ready so she could be let out and get comfortable. Besides the quietness of being a cat-only clinic, it was lovely to be able to use her harness and leash when we left at the end as she's far more comfortable with that, especially after being a bit shaken from having her first blood draw. - Exam room had a securely screened open window overlooking a small yard with bird feeders, which gave her sights, sounds, and smells to focus on when she was nervous in the new space. Small detail that really enhanced her experience! - All of the staff was kind and attentive! Dr. Tommell answered my multiple questions about my cat, her diet, and her care in stride during the exam, explaining everything clearly and concisely. It can be easy to feel self-conscious asking for feedback on how you're caring for your cat (i.e. type of food fed, using preventatives), but Dr. Tommell is accomodating and open in sharing her knowledge. The techs were exceptionally skilled in handling my cat for her blood draw and managing her wriggliness and discomfort to get the draw done safely. - I also had the chance at the end of the appointment to review the care suggestions we'd discussed with the vet assistant to get a breakdown on cost per item and decide what I wanted in a low-pressure environment. Very transparent about the costs, and I appreciated being able to add or remove things based on the care I felt was right for my cat today. - The whole experience was about 45 minutes. There was about 10 minutes of waiting in the exam room at the beginning, which I found incredibly helpful to give my cat time to adjust to the space and be able to soothe her before introducing new people. There was another short wait between our assistant getting vitals and the veterinary exam, which was helpful decompression time for my cat as well. Overall, the experience was really no more difficult for my cat than any other short road trip (and maybe even better since she got some pets from her new staff friends)! Whether your cat is a social butterfly or more stressed with changes in environment, I really can't recommend Just Cats enough! And thank you to all the staff for all you do!
posted: 05/25/2023