Glencoe Animal Hospital
3.4 (64) 21938 Dundonald Rd, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Glencoe Animal Hospital
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
I am happy to recommend this Dr for exotics. I scheduled him thinking we were going to have to put down our rabbit at the age of 13, but he took the time to examine him and offer suggestions. His logic was reasonable, and he listened to our concerns about quality vs. quantity. He weighed all that, and we tried one of his suggestions. Now our rabbit is thriving, 13 years old, and enjoying his senior years. He is very knowledgeable in exotics and admitted to still taking educational courses to expand that knowledge with new the research-- this is very reassuring! During the apt, he was patient, calm, and extremely gentle with our old guy, and we really felt he genuinely cared very much. Thank you for your great continuing care of our old rabbit! Will continue to recommend him for rabbit owners!
posted: 05/01/2024
Doctor Foot is my new hero! We had an urgent situation with one of our guinea pigs, and my former vet has twice refused to take us for urgent care now. This led us to finding Dr Foot and Glencoe Animal Hospital. He squeezed us in, did a fantastic job, and even gave the little boogers a treat to go home with. He is absolutely worth the 40 minute drive for us and we already love him!
posted: 11/24/2023
I brought my rabbit in for his ear mites after being referred to him by a vet in Sarnia. He was absolutely fantastic and very kind throughout, also explaining to me why my attempts at treatment didn’t work which was something a lot of vets would not do. It is important to note that if there is an emergency it will come first over everything else, so be prepared to wait if there is an emergency. Overall, if you need a vet for a more exotic animal this vet is the place to go and don’t be afraid to ask questions because Dr Foote is damn good at what he does.
posted: 03/08/2024
A real life saver for my birds..every time I called after hours, he took me in and treated my birds fully. So thankful for him.
posted: 11/07/2024
Would give 0 stars if I could. Subpar service for ridiculous prices. Spent nearly $1000 to get no answers or treatment. I wish I had just gone to the Guelph Estates Animal Hospital to begin with because my pet may have been around still if I did. Felt like the only thing that mattered to this vet was squeezing as much money out of my wallet as possible rather than the wellbeing of my pet. If you have birds save your time and money and go elsewhere.
posted: 05/13/2024