Bowie Pet Clinic
4.7 (81) 100 N Smythe St, Bowie, TX 76230, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Bowie Pet Clinic
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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,409 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,230 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,045 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,578 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,392 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,259 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,296 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
We took our dog with a huge tumor there for a second expecting to be told there was nothing they could do and to put her down just like the other vet said. We were treated kindly and given lots of information and options. We opted for surgery, we will see how recovery goes but just the way they took time to explain everything and gave choices was huge. We will be taking our other animals here as well.
posted: 02/24/2023
First off this place smells so bad of cat urine. I took my dogs here for a couple months. I do not like that they are still on paper so you never get reminders about vaccines etc. I took my older dog here due to weight gain and heavy breathing. The vet said she was breathing heavy because of the heat. I tried explaining its all the time and even when she just wakes up. It worried me. She said she was fine. Started on thyroid medicine stating that was her reason for allergies. I trusted this vet and today I am sorry to say that I had to put my sweet Destiny down because this vet did not listen to me and run further testing. She was in heart failure. Please consider using a vet that listens to your concerns so you don't lose your pet too.
posted: 11/17/2022
Very caring vet and staff. They are my new vet clinic. I was very impressed!
posted: 05/25/2023
Bowie Pet Clinic did an awesome job with my cat, Malley. Surgery and an overnight stay and she was ready to come home. She had an abscess that was taking care of by another vet clinic here in town. Took her in twice within 4 days and 300.00’s later, she was not doing good. Called and got appointment with Bowie Pet Clinic. The site was still accessed under the skin, so we had to have surgery. She stayed the night and I picked her up the next day and we are 6 days from surgery and doing great!! I so recommend them and their wonderful staff. They made this appointment all worth while and was nothing but caring from the start. I recommend them to anyone looking for a facility that is just not a business but a compassionate and caring facility. They truly care about what they do. Thank you Bowie Pet Clinic, Dr. Pam and her staff!! You all rock!!
posted: 05/23/2022
Dr. Barlow was so informative and empathetic of the very difficult situation we found ourselves in this morning. She helped us in our emergency and I will forever be grateful. You should definitely consider her for your veterinarian needs. You would be so lucky to have her involved in your pets care.
posted: 04/16/2022