International House Pet Calls

4.7 (15 reviews)
274 Hull Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at International House Pet Calls

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.

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Looking for information about International House Pet Calls? 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

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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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4.7

15 reviews

I don't like to complain, and I have never wrote bad reviews before,but I write it, because I want to protect people and especially their pets from dr. Naum Polonskiy. After his visit to our home and procedures he performed, my cat became completely deaf.... I found my cat on the street 6 years ago. It was snowy and very cold. Somebody threw cat to the street, She was hungry, chilled and sore, and she had scales on her skin. At the veterinary clinic, she was diagnosed with Military dermatitis. With the help of properly selected veterinary food,medicine, and avoiding all possible allergens the disease was stopped and did not return for several years. But recently, the first signs of the disease began to appear again. Because every trip to veterinary clinic was very stressful for our cat, we decided to call to vet dr Naum Polonskiy,who makes visit to home. I explained over the phone all situation with our cat to dr and asked him if he could write the medicines,that our vet usually prescribed her. Dr. Polonskiy was agreed, He said, that his visit cost $60,and we scheduled an appointment .On October 29, in the evening time he came to our home. Did not paying much attention to the problem which we caused about , did not asked us any permission, without any ENT tools,in dark light, he began to examine our cat's ears (there were no complaints about the ears), and said, that he found infection in her ears. And again without our permission he opened bottles with medicines and began to flood it in cat's ears. First, he poured Aurocin ear cleanser into her ears.He poured so much liquid, that even we were really worried, he told don't worry, it's ok,right after that he poured Genitizol ointment into her ears. After all, he charged for the medicine 5-6 time more expensive.then their regular price.We wondered why? He replied:"how would I make money, or do you think that I will come to you just for $ 60?" After he left, I read on the packaging, that Genitizol is intended only for dogs and of course did not use it anymore. The next day, my cat was very depressed, and constantly shook her head, as if she wanted to shake something from her ears. When I called her, she did not respond, but I could not even imagine that she did not hear. But then I noticed that she did not react to any sounds at all. then I found online information,that Genitizol can cause deafness in dogs. I was shocked ...We called to dr Polonskiy, and said that after his medication our cat had lost hearing, he answered sarcastically "ok, your cat would be deaf". In the evening, Mr. Polonskiy brought shampoo, to us , we asked him to come in and examine our cat, but he refused. When my husband came down to pick up the shampoo, the doctor had a lot of dogs and cats in the car who barked and meowed. This vet takes sick pets from people all over the Brooklyn to his clinic and then leaves them all day long sick and hungry in the car while he goes to visits. The next day we brought a cat to our vet. After a detailed examination, he said that there was no infection in the ears. What was it? The desire of Dr. Polonsky to sell us more drugs and ignoring the possible side effects? Now it is painful to look at our cat, she is completely disoriented, looks with frightened eyes as if asking for help and does not understand what is happening to her. She is completely out of the usual mode and we do not know how to help her. But maybe this cry of the soul will help someone not to repeat our mistake and once again think about whom you trust your pets. By the way, since then, dr. Polonsky never even called and asked how our cat feels ..........

Nov 9, 2018

Good dr I’m believe him. I trusted the doctor to help. This is my second time contacting. The first time they turned, he bonfire my cat and she recovered very quickly. Now I entrusted my puppy to him. Such assistance for people with disabilities is very convenient. He does everything at home. I think I correctly did that I turned to Dr. Polonsky.

Nov 17, 2019

Very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. Helped get our cat out of a serious problem which another vet didn’t know what to do. Cares more about animals than money. Doesn’t charge crazy prices. Highly recommend

Dec 29, 2018

Saved my dog, its a long story but there was an emergency surgery that was done, if not for him my dog would of died

Jun 1, 2020

Very good doctor! Highly recommend

Dec 15, 2018