Spirit Vet ATX House Calls & Consulting
4.9 (21) 8808 Cullen Ln, Austin, TX 78748, USAHours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Spirit Vet ATX House Calls & Consulting
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 | 12,067 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,109 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,814 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,919 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,554 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,913 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,498 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,886 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,601 |
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
Dr. Forras saw both my cats on two separate occasions. She was extremely patient and kind with both of them who are very fearful of new people. She’s also extremely intuitive and knows when and how to approach pets and even used reiki to help calm them. I can honestly say that these were the best vet appointments (at home or in a clinic) that we have ever had. I’m super stoked how well these visits went!
posted: 10/12/2025
We had the best experience with Dr. Christina Forras at Spirit Vet ATX House Calls & Consulting. We have a semi-feral, special needs cats that is really difficult to transport to a vet. Our previous mobile vet went out of business with no notification and we were in a real bind needing our cat's medication refilled immediately. Dr. Forras was able to travel to us the day after I reached out and was amazing with our kitty. She even managed to pet our cat (no other vet has been able to do that!). Dr. Forras has a wonderful calm nature and all of our three cats really took to her. I am so grateful we found her (and our cats are too!). She even gave us a ton of helpful hints and food options to help make our kitties more healthy and happier 😻.
posted: 08/29/2025
I am grateful that I met Dr. Forras for handling my dog Indy, health needs. She is a wonderful and caring person that takes a wholistic approach in addressing any issues with Indy. I have had the greatest experience with Dr. Forras and highly recommend her. Thank you so much for everything you do!!
posted: 01/01/2024
We had one of the most pleasant home visits from Dr. Christina Forras. My partner and I are first time puppy owners so you can imagine we've been learning a lot and can be a bit paranoid about every little thing that happens. Our puppy, Presley, just got back from a 3 week board and train and was showing signs of something we've never experienced. She was sneezing and often sounded like she was going to hack something up. My partner let me know while I was at work on Saturday that she started throwing up bile so we knew she needed to see a professional asap. I knew it was going to be difficult to find a vet mid day on a Saturday but I called every number I could find. Thankfully Dr. Forras shot me a text and was able to call me back pretty quickly. I honestly did not think it would be possible to get Presley into a vet until Monday but I am so happy Dr. Forras was able to come the very next day and see Presley. She had such a calming aura and thoroughly answered all of our questions. She also texted regularly to check up on Presley and even made her a song playlist that I use at least once a week to calm her down. I've already recommended and passed Dr. Forras' info to a client of mine and will definitely be using her in the future.
posted: 07/23/2023
I have had the great pleasure of having Dr Christina Forras treat one of my pets. Back in October 2021 Dolly, my toy fox terrier was suffering from a bleeding cyst that formed on her tail. She was leaving a bloody trail through out our house. And she could not help but to gnaw at her tail because of the discomfort and pain. To add to the matter my household was recovering from the flu that we were isolating ourselves and couldn’t take Dolly to the Vet. We were pretty desperate for help being that we were honestly exhausted with or own health. Timing is everything and thankfully Dr Christina Forras was a House call away. She was able to help treat and mend my Dolly back to good health. She handle Dolly with a calmness and gentleness that I was quite surprise that Dolly didn’t nip her being that Dolly can be irritable with strangers. She prescribed meds and recommend lots of advice on post care. She did an excellent job! A great thanks to Dr Christina Forras for helping us get Dolly better! She has my recommendation.
posted: 03/21/2022
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