Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic
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 Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,232 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,979 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,924 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,290 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,718 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,355 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,556 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,604 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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
121 reviews
Took fantastic care of all of our rats from adolescence into old age. Such an empathetic and knowledgeable staff. Super collaborative on care through a few chronic issues, and always demonstrated a lot of love for our girls. Thank you Scales & Tails!
Jun 4, 2024
They refused to refund my prepaid next exam even though it was well over a week notice. I spent hundreds of dollars there for my animals and had to give up my ferret. I desperately needed my money back which was about $70 ish. I told them I was struggling and apparently they didn’t care because I got no reply after that. Thanks, Scales and Tails.
Sep 5, 2024
I really can't say enough great things about this veterinary clinic! This is the second vet we've taken our box turtle to, trying to resolve some plastron fungus, and I am kicking myself for not making this the first place we went to. The first place we had gone (avian and exotic vet clinic), and wasted a year of time with, really did nothing of value for our turtle. But back to Scales & Tails: From the second we got here, it was just apparent that we were in good hands. The tech spent 40+ minutes taking down all the relevant information about my animal, and his habitat, and then took my animal into their care for the next 7 hours, doing a very thorough exam, and coming up with a plan that I'm hoping is going to actually make a difference. They made sure that we knew how to do the things they prescribed for our turtle, and scheduled us another appointment for 3 weeks at a discount to check up on the progress. I'm just relieved that this vet is nothing like the last vet. This place is the real deal, and worth the drive out to Beaverton. ** Update ** I just noticed that I hadn't updated this since the first time to this establishment, and I feel it's worth coming back here and saying that this clinic is so so amazing. They cured my turtle of a pretty aggressive fungal infection. Helped us intervene on a shell with some shape issues, and I just cannot say enough good things about this place. The vet really cares about reptiles and other exotics. She has treated our baby like he was one of her own. Every time we come in for check-ups, she goes so far out of her way to tell us what a wonderful turtle he is, and it's just so obvious that she knows and remembers these animals on an individual basis, and it just means so much. Our turtle is not only surviving, but thriving, and this was absolutely not something that was guaranteed to happen, but instead is something that's only happened with the help and expert care of Dr. S. A million words couldn't express our gratitude, and I hope that this is our vet for many years to come.
Mar 24, 2024
I would give Scales & Tails 10 stars if I could. The whole team is lovely and amazingly helpful. I trust them completely with my bunnies. I don't think my boy rabbit (Felix, pictured) would be here today without their help. I wish they could be open 24/7 so I never need to go elsewhere! Haha. I highly recommend this vet for any of your exotic pets. Thanks, Scales & Tails!
Dec 20, 2019
I board my guinea pigs here when I travel. They get everything they need and Kate takes really good care of them.
Sep 24, 2024
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