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4 Paws Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 418 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(418) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty Care
4 Paws Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
418

What recent reviews say

Strong emotional bonds drive repeat visits, but recent administrative failures and diagnostic errors have shaken trust. Staff excel at comfort and human connection, especially during euthanasia and end-of-life care. Prices stay competitive, yet three separate reviewers question whether services match cost when medical judgment falters. A closure without notice left pet owners unable to refill prescriptions. The gap between warm bedside manner and sloppy record-keeping or misread results defines the mixed picture.

Recent shift: Deterioration evident in the most recent months. Earlier reviews (up to 10 months ago) praise organizational excellence; two reviews from 2 months ago describe the clinic as rushed, disorganized, and technically outdated. A third mentions sudden closure, creating a rupture in service and prescription access.

Praised for
  • compassionate, hands-on staff
  • affordable pricing
  • strong doctor-patient relationships
  • responsive communication during procedures
  • long-term trust built over years
Watch-outs
  • misread diagnostic results (X-rays, blood work, glucose curves)
  • disorganized front desk and record-keeping
  • rushed appointments
  • medication errors and overprescription
  • recent closure disrupted care and refill access
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Best for: Pet owners who prioritize emotional support and staff kindness over procedural precision, or those returning to a trusted relationship despite recent hiccups.
Think twice if: Diagnostic accuracy concerns and front-desk disorganization. Recent closure without warning raises questions about operational stability.

Strengths

  • genuine compassion for owners and pets
  • accessible pricing
  • willingness to fit in emergencies
  • continuity with named doctors (Dr. Landin, Dr. K)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Landin named as long-standing vet
  • Dr. K referenced positively
  • Reviewers report teeth extractions with daily photo updates
  • Multiple owners cite 5+ year relationships
  • One owner reports dogs given thyroid pills, heart meds, and excess insulin that worsened symptoms
  • Front desk failed to provide rabies vaccination records and incorrect vaccine administered; corrected records not sent after multiple requests
  • Clinic closure happened without advance notice

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for accessibility and care continuity, but misdiagnosis of thyroid and heart conditions and record errors undermine reliability.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Teeth extractions handled with kindness and owner communication; limited evidence on other surgical specialties.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
345
4
29
3
13
2
4
1
27

Common questions

Can 4 Paws fit me in if my pet has an emergency?
Yes, reviewers note the clinic makes time for emergencies and is responsive during urgent situations.
Are prices reasonable here?
Multiple reviewers call prices affordable or good for the area, though one disputes whether quality matches cost given diagnostic errors.
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Last updated 2026-07-06