4 Paws Animal Hospital
4.5 (290) 90 County Rte 520, Morganville, NJ 07751, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How to Save Money at 4 Paws 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 | 890 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,646 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,682 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,669 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,646 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,521 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,356 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 577 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,398 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,244 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,340 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 6,404 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,501 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
Sharing my experience and hoping that there are changes made to the receptionist/front desk in terms of compassion, professionalism and accountability. We are new to the area and we’re looking for a new veterinarian for our dog. He’s 14 years old & the sweetest pup. ♥️ We saw Dr. Angela, very compassionate and sweet veterinarian, she recommended we have extensive testing done on our dog to check his heart (ECHO) and abdomen (Ultrasound) which we did. She heard a high-grade heart murmur when she auscultated his heart and strongly encouraged us to get an echocardiogram done and that’s exactly what we did. We spent over $600 out of pocket and got the testing done within a week of his visit. After the testing was done, I reached out to the front desk 6 times within a 3 day time frame to get the results. Each time I called I was quickly brushed off the phone & told things such as “Don’t worry, the doctor will call you. She’s busy, she will call you when she can. It’s not my job to pull the doctor by the arm to call you.” One of them even “huffed and puffed” as I asked her questions. I expressed every time I called that I was concerned & to please ensure I am called by the doctor. When I was able to speak to the veterinarian, she told me she did not receive any messages from the front desk staff that I had called. Not ONE time did they tell her I called. The Level of unprofessionalism, arrogance, complete disregard for my concerns, and the inability for them to relay any of my messages to the doctor is something I have never experienced with our previous veterinarian clinic in the 14 years that I’ve had my dog. The front desk staff at 4 Paws should be ashamed of themselves for speaking to a concerned dog owner in this way. I work very closely with the public as a pediatric nurse for almost 20 years. I am very aware of how a clinic should operate & how a concerned “mother” should be treated. 4 paws is best suited for healthy dogs with no chronic/ongoing medical issues. If you want compassionate and professional customer service from the front desk staff-this office is NOT the place for that.
posted: 01/13/2024
I'd like to send a Shout Out to 4 Paws Animal Hospital especially Dr. Darren Wasserstein. I'm not sure if everyone understands the devotion and love one can have for their fur babies. They really become members of the family and are part of your life during good times and bad. Unfortunately, a senior dog begins to need more medical care to keep them healthy and even then, there can be setbacks. Our dog, Ryder began to have heart issues, some seizures and the development of a cough. Nothing has been life threatening, but it has become a trying task to stabilize him. We have been using Dr. Weisenstein for over 30 years. First in Freehold and now at Four Paws as one of the owners. His communication with me has been ongoing; touching base with me on how his day has been. He has been calling me at least two times a week and returning my calls even on his days off. If not for Dr. Weisenstein, we would be scurrying around in a maze not knowing which ailment to approach as the culprit for the day. Right now, Ryder is on a cocktail of meds; tweaking here and there. These tweaks are due to the communication skills this wonderful vet has created with us, the devoted owners. Ryder has no idea how the compassion and skill of his doctor has given him more life to live, and for us to continue to share our lives with him. I highly recommend Dr. Weisenstein at Four Paws.
posted: 12/18/2023
dr angela is absolutely terrible. she use to be at country animal clinic and has done nothing to help my dog. and just kept sucking us for money. if she has a problem with this review she can contact me directly.
posted: 01/26/2024
I’ve been coming here for years. The staff and doctors are caring. Dr Anna is always wonderful.
posted: 02/10/2024
Staff is very friendly, honest and straightforward - exactly what's needed when furry friends aren't at their best. Doctors are open to trying multiple approaches and working with you too find the best solution. Building is very clean and well laid out. They came highly recommended to me, and I'm greatful.
posted: 03/25/2021