Lakeshore Animal Hospital
4.6 (38) 732A Front Rd, Kingston, ON K7M 4L5, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Lakeshore 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
An excellent veterinary clinic with well-educated, highly capable and kind staff who care about the health and well-being of your furry family members. They are so good with my two pets who do NOT enjoy visiting any type of veterinary clinic 😆 We are grateful for their services!
posted: 06/12/2024
We have been taking our dog Hank to Lakeshore Animal hospital for years. The staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and considerate. Sarah is very knowledgeable and kind. She is always willing to take time to explain things, she never speaks in overly medical terms nor does she make you feel unwelcome. She takes time at the beginning of every visit to make sure that Hank is comfortable and that the visit is efficient. It is so important to have a vet that recognizes appointments can be stressful on an animal (and sometimes owner) and that they do everything they can to make things go smoothly. The techs are always welcoming, even when we just stop in for a quick visit for a treat on the way to Lemoine’s Point. It is an owners responsibility to ensure their animals have the best life. Lakeshore Animal hospital and their team are an important part of that for my dog. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a vet. *Not all reviews are made for the benefit of the consumer. Trust the reviews of individuals that are fair and honest. It is easy to leave a bad review, it is easy to be rude to staff, it is easy to blame others or to be a bad pet owner. There are always two sides to every story.
posted: 07/08/2019
I have been taking my Rough Collie to Lakeshore for over a year now and am extremely pleased with the care and service provided - both by the vet Sarah and the team. Sarah is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything to us. The vet techs are very helpful and are extremely friendly. Highly recommended!
posted: 07/21/2019
We’ve had a great experience with Lakeshore Animal Hospital with our puppy for his first year of checkups, vaccines, neutering, etc. There are so many positives, but to summarize: A) Very pleasant staff, always happy to see us, very friendly on the phone, lots of patience to answer a plethora of questions. B) Very accommodating of changing schedules and urgent appointments when necessary. C) Communication is excellent, both for email inquiries and for regular reminders for appointments, medications (NexGuard), etc. Overall, one of the best experiences I’ve had with a vet / vet team. Thank you so much to the team at LAH!!
posted: 07/05/2022
Great place - always clean, easily accessible, comfortable atmosphere - even my cat isn't too stressed there! Great staff - the staff have always been friendly, explaining things in a compassionate and understandable way, and they always make a point of asking how I am, as well as the other pets, not just focusing on the one that is in the hospital. They really do provide a 'family' feeling. Great care - their exams are thorough, and you are walked through everything that was checked, the good, the bad, and the ugly (when present). They fully explain any recommendations, and provide an estimate up front to help you make fully educated decisions. Their follow-up is amazing, and they use whichever mode is best for you. I have also noticed that I am seldom waiting, nor is there ever any real commotion. I truly respect a location that manages their schedules effectively, as it not only leads to a better experience for the people and pets walking in, but it makes a better environment for the staff. Or maybe they are crazy busy and just really good at hiding it - but either way, I would highly recommend Lakeshore.
posted: 12/03/2018
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