Does Urban Paw accept prescriptions through third-party pharmacies like Chewy?

No. Reviewers report they do not approve medications or pet food through Chewy or other third-party vendors; prescriptions are filled in-house at higher prices.

Can Urban Paw fit in emergencies on short notice?

Yes. One reviewer reported staff moved appointments to accommodate a same-day urgent visit after a car accident.

What rehabilitation services does Urban Paw offer?

Their website lists underwater treadmill, canine massage, Class IV laser therapy, acupuncture, and fitness camps, though reviews focus most on general and dental care.

Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 261 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(261) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet

Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews: 261

What recent reviews say

Urban Paw earns trust through attentive, caring doctors (especially Dr. Dick and Dr. Fitzpatrick) who take time to explain everything and treat pets as individuals, never rushed. They handle emergencies with grace, manage anxious animals well, and follow up thoroughly.

Rehabilitation and dental services draw praise for gentle technique and clear communication. A few complaints cite expensive routine visits and reluctance to approve third-party medications. One past dental case raised concerns about monitoring and responsiveness to complications.

Praised for

compassionate, patient staff
knowledgeable vets who listen
goes above standard care
pets feel calm and at ease

Watch-outs

high prices and prescription markup
past dental procedure complications and poor follow-up

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Best for: Pet owners wanting thorough, unhurried exams and vets who listen carefully to concerns.

Think twice if: Routine visits run high; third-party pharmacy prescriptions and pet food are not approved here.

Strengths

named vets (Dr. Dick, Dr. Fitzpatrick) known for patience and presence
rehabilitation and specialized therapies in-house
emergency access on short notice
detailed follow-up and patient education

Worth knowing

Dr. Dick and Dr. Stacie Fitzpatrick named as standouts for skill and demeanor
accommodates pets with anxiety and temperament sensitivities
spay surgery, dental extractions, emergency wound care, and acupuncture documented in reviews
offers monitoring hours post-procedure
keeps detailed written care recommendations
one complaint about temperature/blood pressure monitoring during past dental cleaning

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Dr. Dick and Dr. Fitzpatrick praised for thorough, unhurried checkups and genuine care
Veterinary Dentistry: gentle, thorough procedure with detailed follow-up; one past case raised temperature monitoring concerns
Veterinary Surgery: spay and extraction procedures handled with care and detailed patient communication
Emergency & Urgent Care: accommodated last-minute urgent visit after car accident with compassion and extended monitoring
Exotic & Avian Vet Care: limited evidence; cat dental care praised for gentleness

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 85

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 68

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

248

Common questions

Does Urban Paw accept prescriptions through third-party pharmacies like Chewy?: No. Reviewers report they do not approve medications or pet food through Chewy or other third-party vendors; prescriptions are filled in-house at higher prices.
Can Urban Paw fit in emergencies on short notice?: Yes. One reviewer reported staff moved appointments to accommodate a same-day urgent visit after a car accident.
What rehabilitation services does Urban Paw offer?: Their website lists underwater treadmill, canine massage, Class IV laser therapy, acupuncture, and fitness camps, though reviews focus most on general and dental care.

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