Edwards Kristin DVM
How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Edwards Kristin DVM
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 Edwards Kristin DVM? 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 | 12,235 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,981 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,931 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,381 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,330 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,728 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,364 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,870 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,558 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,609 |
| 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
7 reviews
I am an acupuncturist for people. Although I know and like several of the local veterinary acupuncturists and refer patients to all of them freely and enthusiastically, Kristin is the person I take my own animals to see.
Jun 24, 2025
Dr. Edwards is compassionate (with patients and caregivers), thorough, and detail-oriented, always seeking the best outcome for a quality life of the pet. When it was suggested I try acupuncture for my 11 year-old border collie who had lost much of her stamina and had difficulty getting up (forget about chasing her beloved Frisbees), I took her to Dr. Edwards for acupuncture. After the initial visit, my dog was again lively, playful, and able to stand without difficulty. I returned for another visit or two just to be sure, and 2 years later my dog is still able to stand on her own and chase Frisbees! I would like to add that due to Dr. Edwards dedication, insight, and plain old "caring," she recently suggested my dog's symptoms might not be old age but instead early stage renal disease which can be treated if caught early. Thankfully, we had the test done and are now on a protocol that we hope will keep my best friend feeling AOK until the time we need to part. Your pets can't talk to you but Dr. Edwards has the experience, education and innate gift to understand what is troubling them and successfully treat them. If you love your pet as much as it loves you, and it hasn't been feeling well, I'd suggest giving it the gift of a possible new lease on life by making an appointment with Dr. Edwards. My dog is sure happy I did and so am I.
Jul 21, 2018
During our 1st visit, Dr. Edwards performed acupuncture on our otherwise healthy 9 yr old Boxer whose back legs and hind end had been deteriorating for the past year due to arthritis and suspected degenerative myelopathy (DM) (DNA tests pending.) I was referred to her by a family member who'd had her do chiropractic work for their horse. Dr. Edwards was quite proactive knowing the situation & actually called me to let me know she had hours at a vet's office close to my home in Montrose 1x per month so I could schedule an appointment sooner. She was extremely professional, courteous, compassionate & knowledgeable. Her bed-side manner, if you will, is positive & reassuring yet she is honest and fully transparent. This was my first time using an acupuncturist & not only was it a wonderfully positive experience, it yielded terrific results as well. It is yet to be seen as to how long the results will last or what frequency the visits will need to be in order to maintain the them. The irrefutable fact is that upon returning home from our visit, our dog got out of the car & walked up the steps by herself. This was the first time she had walked up the steps without falling or without help in over 6 months. That being said, I will definitely be returning to Dr. Edwards for subsequent visits and am anxious to see if what remaining ailments my dog does have will also be eradicated. As a responsible & loving owner of 3 Boxers and an AKC registered breeder, I highly recommend Dr. Edwards and also, acupuncture to anyone who might be skeptical.
Jan 9, 2018
