Edwards Kristin DVM
4.4 (7) Dallas, PA 18612, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Edwards Kristin DVM
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,306 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,416 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,740 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,696 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,119 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,553 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,864 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,918 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,452 |
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 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.
posted: 06/24/2025
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.
posted: 07/21/2018
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.
posted: 01/09/2018
