The Cat Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at The Cat 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 The Cat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,188 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,918 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,718 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,854 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,273 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,490 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,460 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,160 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,815 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,417 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,372 |
| 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
230 reviews
Ziggy had his first appointment here today and he was so relaxed when we got home he sprawled out on the stairs! Thanks for the great care and being a safe space for cats :) He thoroughly enjoyed his emotional treats.
Aug 16, 2023
Everyone here is super nice. I saw Dr. Sheridan for a possible case of a ringworm with my cat. She was very nice and super knowledgeable!! She used some hair samples and send it off to the lab. I got results within a couple of days. (Negative on the ringworm; thankfully) The clinic is very clean and quite.
May 8, 2023
I have been taking both of my cats here since the day I got them. It is obvious that the people there love their jobs and the cats they take care of. I feel like they love my cats as much as I do. The fact that they did just deal with cats makes it better since there are no barking dogs in the lobby to freak my cats out. So very happy that I found The Cat Clinic.
Feb 24, 2023
Great experience, kind and compassionate employees. Took my cat in for an exam before having her boarded, they found a foreign body in her stomach even though she was behaving fine with no signs of any issues. They were able to get her into surgery the same week and even called a day early due to a cancelation. My cat is happy and healthy and will be bringing her back to be boarded while I'm out of town.
Jul 5, 2023
I hate to say it. I’ve loved taking my cats broccoli and squash to the cat clinic. They’ve always seemed so sweet and caring. Lately though they’ve been unreachable. They switched to a scheduling app that may or may not work. Our visit for broccoli is “pending” and we have no way to communicate with them to verify any details or to question if the visit will be scheduled or not. I will say we scheduled the visit last night so we haven’t given it much time but according to the app their calendar was fully open. I feel like the app just lets you put down any time and just cross your fingers that appointment is open? I’m not sure but after a short few years of being a cat dad we are on a mission to find a new vet. Last time broccoli wasn’t feeling well we called several times, left several messages and never got a call back. It was only upon searching what was going on that we discovered they switched to an app for scheduling. Since then they’re still just 100% unreachable.
Jun 8, 2023
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Banfield Pet Hospital
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Banfield Pet Hospital
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Banfield Pet Hospital
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Banks Animal Hospital
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BluePearl Pet Hospital
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Cabe Robert L DVM
124 Stonemark Ln, Columbia, SC 29210, USA(803) 750-7387