4 Paws Animal Clinic

4.6 (412)
9797 W Colfax Ave Unit 3CC, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at 4 Paws Animal 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.5 AKC 1,797
4.5 ASPCA 12,110
4.9 Embrace 19,782
4.9 Fetch 5,395
4.1 Figo 2,832
4.5 Hartville 179
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,065
4.8 Lemonade 822
4.6 ManyPets 2,413
4.7 MetLife 8,691
4.8 Nationwide 24,878
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 8,936
4.8 Pumpkin 3,142
4.6 Spot 10,938
4.9 Trupanion 55,032
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,694
4.4 Adoro 5

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Bo Duke

We used to go to Four Paws before,(for all of our cats and dogs, large and small) but then we moved. Now we live downtown Denver and we had been going to different Vets, but there were things that we didn't care for. We just started going back to four Paws, because they are so good.

posted: 10/07/2025

Assorted Beans

they are really wonderful at trying to keep the costs low and also making sure to find time to take you in case of emergency. I appreciate the explanation and kindness.

posted: 10/12/2025

Katie McColm

The nurse was talked about how “bad” my dog was on the phone with someone while we were in the waiting room. Every time we come they tell us to muzzle her. Then they always tell us after the fact or we over hear them talking on the phone (like I previously mentioned) to someone about how she bit someone really bad. What’s the point of the muzzle? They now her well enough to have us muzzle her yet as soon as they take her away from us the take it off?! Then today They told me to have her here by 8 o’clock.Then they made me sit in the waiting room with my dog for an hour while they escorted 4 other dogs back to get shaved and sedated. Meanwhile my dogs laying on the waiting room floor. It feels like they are trying to shame us when we bring her in and they act like they don’t want to deal with her

posted: 10/05/2021

Scott Gottwald

PLEASE BEWARE of this vet and read the other reviews! We took two cats in for their yearly checkups. One needed a tooth pulled. The (younger) vet said, “well at least one cat is healthy.” (Over a tooth?!) The audacity, insensitivity, and lack of professionalism should have been a huge red flag. They called later to say they messed up the blood work and she had to be brought back in again, another red flag. We brought her in a third time for her dental and she DIED in their care. The circumstances were suspicious with “something was wrong with the breathing tube, but we fixed it,” as the explanation. I surveyed several other vets who unanimously said that if anything was off with the breathing, they immediately suspend the procedure. Further inquiry revealed that the vet was not even in the room for the procedure performed by an **UNCERTIFIED VET TECH! As our child held her cold, lifeless, beloved cat, Dr. Landin said, “I’ll EAT THE COST of the anesthesia.” In what world is this a consolation? In what world would I pay to have her kill my cat? We had an independent necropsy done at CSU, which revealed a 100% healthy animal with no underlying conditions. Their lax practices and lack of professionalism have eroded the safety of this facility. No amount of “family practice” charm can make up for the negligence found here. I wish I had read earlier reviews: the needless death of a puppy during a routine spay procedure, the shady practices of recommending dentals too frequently, the rude and unprofessional comments of the younger vet, and all the red flags we experienced. We are heartbroken over the painful and needless death of our child’s legitimate emotional support animal. I can’t stop thinking of the harassment and pain she endured before she died. She was innocent, and 4 Paws has shattered our trust.

posted: 03/28/2023

Emily Rubash

THESE are the people you want taking care of your fur baby. I couldn't afford what other vets were charging for a routine procedure, so I found 4 Paws. After reading some of the reviews I was a little nervous, but decided to at least check them out. No, their clinic is not the most glamorous BUT I felt so comfortable the minute I walked in. All the staff are incredibly friendly and it is SO obvious that they truly care about your pet more than they do their wallets. They heard my concerns and answered all my questions. My dogs LOVED them. I even felt comfortable telling them about my anxiety surrounding the negative reviews and instead of becoming defensive, they offered to show me around the operating area. My dog is doing fantastic after the procedure, and I truly can't thank them enough.

posted: 08/21/2024