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4 Paws Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 418 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(418) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary Care
4 Paws Animal Clinic
Service
General Veterinary Care
Reviews
418

What recent reviews say

Staff and veterinarians earn genuine affection from loyal clients over years of care, with reviewers crediting genuine warmth, quick communication, and reasonable pricing. Recent complaints center on front desk chaos-lost or wrong vaccination records, delayed emails, unclear prescriptions-and serious concerns about diagnostic accuracy and over-medication that allegedly harmed pets.

Recent shift: The clinic's reputation appears to have shifted noticeably. Earlier long-term clients report declining standards: disorganization, rushed visits, and gaps in diagnostic skill. One reviewer notes the clinic has "suddenly closed" without clarity on reopening or medication refills, adding to recent frustration.

Praised for
  • compassionate, caring staff
  • affordable prices
  • long-term trusted relationships
  • responsive communication
  • gentle with animals
Watch-outs
  • disorganized front desk
  • record-keeping errors
  • misdiagnosis and over-medication
  • rushed appointments
  • outdated diagnostic technology
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable, compassionate care willing to double-check medical records themselves.
Think twice if: Front desk disorganization and record errors are consistent complaints; verify vaccine records and medication details before leaving.

Strengths

  • caring, experienced vets
  • affordable pricing
  • strong long-term relationships
  • responsive to emergencies

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Landin treats dogs over many years
  • Dr. L and Dr. K named as well-regarded veterinarians
  • Staff provide phone updates during procedures like teeth extractions
  • Recent complaints about over-medication with thyroid pills, heart medication, and insulin
  • Front desk has lost rabies vaccination records and issued wrong vaccine documentation
  • Records requests taking multiple follow-up calls to fulfill

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Excellent diagnostic reputation with loyal clients, but recent reviews cite misreading X-rays, glucose curves, and blood work leading to over-medication.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring 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

Are they available for emergencies?
Yes; reviewers mention they make time for emergency cases and stay communicative throughout procedures.
Do they keep accurate records?
Recent reviews report significant issues: lost rabies records, wrong vaccines listed, and delayed email corrections. Verify your own records after visits.

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Last updated 2026-07-09