Westboro Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Westboro Animal Hospital
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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Westboro 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
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
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 |
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| 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 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
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
197 reviews
I’ve taken my 2 cats here. First was my sweet kitten Benjie who I had recently adopted but after a few hours home showed signs of a respiratory infection. I took him to the vet clinic and he was met with such kindness and joy. The Vet doctor even asked to take a photo with him as he climbed up his legs to get closer. After antibiotics Benji was perfectly healthy. Then my older cat (14 years old) stopped eating ( I adopted her at 11 my first cat) I thought it was a hunger strike unimpressed by her new kitten, brother… it was so much more. I rushed her to the emergency VCA on carling ave and after 3+ hours and $900+ later I believe them after they did an “exam” and pushed for blood work that came back fine. 2 days later she wasn’t getting better she was so thin and I called the clinic desperate for help they were full, but found the time for the vet to see her. With in 30 seconds of looking at her he knew. She had infected teeth. The VCA on carling didn’t even check her teeth! After antibiotics, pain meds then surgery she’s like a kitten again. As well as the vet was willing to use the old blood work to save me some money. I can’t thank the team and the doctor enough for saving her, educating me, and giving me more time with my sweet Baby Girl. I post this now 26/04/24 because I lost my sweet baby Benjie to FIP. When he had seized over night I called the clinic the next morning and the wonderful person I spoke to let me know that they didn’t have availability till the next day but that she thought I needed to take him to emergency due to his symptoms. I probably balled my eyes out on that phone call but I did it. I took him to the VCA at Alta Vista though hesitant with my previous experience with the VCA on Carling they were so kind and helped me make the heartbreaking decision to let him go. When I reached out to the Westboro clinic to let them know that I needed to close Benji’s case, they were incredibly kind and empathetic. I am so grateful for the care that he received from them as well as the life saving care Baby girl received. So please take your animals here. Below I’ve attached photos of Baby girl and Benjie ♥️
Apr 26, 2024
Bad for impromptu emergencies. Good for routine appointments. Over the 6 years, they have never been able to see my dog when she was having an emergency. They are too busy with their standard appointments to slot in emergency visits for their clients. Over the 6 years I have tried to get in to see them for an urgent issue 5 times; not once did they make time for my dog. For routine appointments the staff are pleasant and the care is good.
Sep 10, 2024
Amazing vet! They work really hard, long hours to help pets and answer any questions. Our dog, Finn, has been going to this vet since we moved to Ottawa in 2021. I am an anxious dog owner because she is like family to me and I want her to live a long happy life! They are always patient with me and incredibly kind, even when I ask a bunch of questions. Finn got diagnosed with a potential insulinoma this summer and during the visits to other speciality/emergency clinics they kept in touch to see how Finn was doing and if they could answer any questions. They are helping her with her treatment now. We are extremely privileged to be able to have the Westboro Animal Hospital team as our primary vet. I would also like to include that Westboro Animal Hospital is not an emergency vet, but they can give you names of some pretty amazing emergency vets in the Ottawa area.
Sep 24, 2024
After months of trying to get my dog seen at the clinic we have been going to for the last 2 years, I decided to take a friends recommendation to call Westboro Animal Hospital. I was lucky that they were accepting new pets. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. I had his medical files switched over and brought my dog in the next morning. We saw Dr.Laite and she was so good with us. She took her time to get to know my dog and went through his medical files. She was gentle and warm. If you are looking for a place that truly cares about your pet and their well being as opposed to larger places which seem more concerned with the money aspect of being a vet, I would highly recommend Westboro Animal Hospital.
Jan 20, 2024
They managed to squeeze us in on a busy day, for which we were Super grateful! We live close to it and don't have a car so going elsewhere would have been very difficult. Considering they aren't our usual vet, they were still extremely friendly and took excellent care of our little guy. I can't recommend them highly enough!
Dec 3, 2022
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