Dekalb Animal Hospital
4.6 (151) 451 FM1701, De Kalb, TX 75559, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dekalb Animal Hospital
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 | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
This is Diana Crites. We moved to Dekalb a couple of months ago and hadn’t had the chance to take our dogs for vet appointments yet. Earlier this week, our little Coton de Tulear, Elan, got sick. Found out she had pyrometra which is life threatening. The team at Dekalb Animal Hospital didn’t hesitate to take her in and do emergency surgery. Thank you to everyone, Dr Austin is the only name I remember but we appreciate you all. Thank you for giving our girl back to us. She’s doing great . Running and almost able to jump on the sofa. Got a cute little hitch in her get along for now. Bless you all! We’ll be back with our other 4 dogs.
posted: 06/30/2023
I had a new patient appointment yesterday for a general check-up and a 3 year rabies vaccination for my 19-month-old great dane. The vet and *all* of his staff were absolutely wonderful with my giant dog, who's poorly socialized and a scaredy-cat, because we've had to strictly self-isolate during the pandemic due to personal health risks. New places and new people freak this dog out, and the vet took all the time in the world to let Ender get comfortable with him before beginning the actual exam, which I greatly appreciated. This was probably the longest and most thorough discussion with a vet that I've ever had, even though my dog and I were there for inconsequential reasons. I also witnessed a discussion between the vet and another client about euthanizing a baby goat that was failing to thrive, and it was a very compassionate and practical conversation, which I was comforted to observe, in the event that I need to euthanize any animals in the future. Sure, I've only had one appointment so far, but I'd gladly recommend this vet practice based on that visit! We'll keep coming back.
posted: 01/09/2021
Had just moved to the area and was asking around. Where's a good place to take my animals? Everyone said DeKalb Animal Hospital. They were right
posted: 07/30/2023
My first time there, the office helped us greatly. Waiting in the waiting area , all customers told us this was their favorite vet. Service was fast
posted: 04/14/2023
They're so loving with my lil doggy and thorough. Looking forward to doing business with them for years to come!
posted: 07/31/2023