Claws & Paws Animal Care

4.7 (93)
4313 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Claws & Paws Animal Care

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 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Keith Collins

They gave my puppies meds after dog pond took the puppies and took them there.never talked to me.and would not tell me on phone what they did.i had already started the shots process.they had no clue what I had given them. Very unprofessional.they work with Powhatan county.they don't want to loose that contract I'm sure.I will never take my animals there.and would not pay them to take my trash to the dump much less work on my animals.go to Powhatan animal .beside sheetz.

posted: 02/28/2020

Bear Wood Workshop

Great Vet, wonderful staff and very clean facility!

posted: 08/03/2023

Deborah Ellmore

Dr. Cynthia Stansberry is a wonderful veterinarian & her staff is wonderful too. She's very kind & understanding & helped me tremendously when my dog was I'll. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a great vet. She's a true lover of animals! 💕

posted: 05/09/2020

Angie Baby

I'm on disability and have an emotional support dog. I was not able to pay Mr. Crawford right away. He let me do small payments for years till I could pay him back in full and did not make it hurt my credit. I'm forever thankful for his merciful heart ❤️🙏 God will reward him greatly!

posted: 03/24/2021

Jonas Brinks

Dr. Stansberry has been the most compassionate, considerate vet to to treat any of our animals. Its nice to know there are professionals still around that truly care about not just the animal, but the difficult decision making process that we as owners and families go through. Claws and Paws has an amazing team of people, very easy to work with, extremely responsive and respectful. I don’t think 5 stars are enough to rate this business - I give em a 10!

posted: 04/23/2019