Rutherford Road & Hwy 400 Animal Hospital
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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 Rutherford Road & Hwy 400 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 4.1 | Fetch Canada | 1,551 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 351 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 4.0 | Pets Plus Us | 884 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 4.1 | PHI Direct | 33 |
| 4.2 | Sonnet | 5,628 |
| 4.7 | Spot Canada | 277 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 27,190 |
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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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Reviews from Google
380 reviews
I only brought my dog here because I was desperate and they were the only place open on a Sunday. I immediately read the horrible reviews and didn’t want to go but my dog needed medical assistance asap. I went here for a cyst on my dogs paw that had ruptured. He is 14 years old and while wrapping up the wound, he bit me, which he has never even come close to doing, so I knew he was in a lot of pain. The doctor seemed nervous around my dog once I mentioned the bite, understandably so, but it seems as if he refused to help me due to not wanting to get bit. He repeatedly said I can’t handle him, he will collapse if I do. His advice to me was for me to go home by myself and restrain him and squeeze all the pus out of the cyst by myself. I explained that I was living alone and I wouldn’t be able to do it myself due to how my dog was reacting, but he told me that again, he couldn’t help me because my dog will collapse. Apparently a medically trained veterinarian helping me while I held him would make him collapse, but me taking him home and restraining him to the ground would not make him collapse. He also left mid appointment (MID CONVERSATION!) when I had more questions. I was under the impression he was coming back, but the vet assistant showed up and said she could cash me out, aka they were telling me it was time to go. I ended up having to do what he said and wrapped my dog in 3 cones while I restrained him and squeezed all the pus out. I traumatized myself and my senior dog in progress. Luckily, my dog is okay, and I did take him to my own vet the next day to make sure he is fine since this doctor seems to be scared of dogs and didn’t give us appropriate medical care. My vet said he has heard a lot of negative things about this place and the vet was completely in the wrong to handle this situation this way. $300 for them to tell me they can’t help, what a joke.
Dec 3, 2024
Took 5 of our pups here to get ears cropped, and had a great experience. Staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable. All of the pups ears have healed perfectly. Definitely recommend.
Mar 28, 2024
Took my Doberman for an ear crop back in December. After reading some of the reviews I knew what to expect so no surprises. The fact is I have no idea whatsoever who did my dogs ear crop because I never met or spoke with them but the intake staff was really good and helpful. It’s obvious that this clinic does lots of ear cropping as they have a whole days dedicated to it. So I just let them do their thing I’m no specialist they are. When we picked him up he was crying a bit but shortly after getting home he was back to his usual crazy self. We chose a medium/large crop. His ears healed great within a week stitches were removed. We posted them weekly with a guy they recommended named Frank for about 4 months after about $40-$50weekly. Now my boy is lookin super handsome! @blancodobie
Apr 12, 2022
I have been coming to this vet Dr. Puri since 2011 for my beloved Dog. From pup to senior years I have nothing but good honest and compassion experiences. Never price gouging me lowest prices from my other family and friends from other vets .Unfortunately I had to make the most heart shattering decision to put my boy to sleep. Even to the end I was treated with respect and compassion in a hard time from Dr.Puri and staff words cannot express my gratitude. DR.PURI will always hold a place in my heart for how he treated me and my boy for all these years.
Nov 23, 2024
INCOMPETENT AND UNPROFESSIONAL VET I bought a puppy from a breeder and the initial checkup was done by Dr. Amanjot Kahlon. The health record stated the puppy was healthy. However, within just a month during a second vaccination at another vet (different location), it was discovered that my puppy has Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - a birth defect with a level 6 heart murmur. PDA can lead to a serious heart failure without surgery. The second vet was shocked that such a life threatening birth defect condition was missed during the initial check up by Dr. Kahlon. A competent vet would have easily detected as the puppy's heart level was grade 6 (severe) and had a vibration. To make matters worse, when I informed Dr. Kahlon about the situation, my message was completely ignored. Now I am left with $10,000 in medical bills for my puppy's heart surgery due to Dr. Kahlon missed diagnosis. Please read all the negative reviews!! AVOID this vet at all costs!!!
Dec 13, 2024
Veterinarians in Concord, Ontario
Dufferin Rutherford Veterinary Hospital
3-1611 Rutherford Rd, Concord, ON L4K 0C6, Canada(905) 832-0011
Dufferin-Steeles Animal Hospital
2150 Steeles Ave W #6&7, Concord, ON L4K 2Y7, Canada(905) 532-0043
Rutherford Road & Hwy 400 Animal Hospital
3120 Rutherford Rd, Concord, ON L4K 0B2, Canada(905) 879-1616