Welcome to Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital!

Located in northeast Tallahassee, Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital dedicated to providing the highest quality customer service and patient care to our clients and their beloved pets.

Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital offers routine and emergency medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care during our hours of operation, as well as an in-house pharmacy, providing a virtual one-stop shop for your pet’s health and medical care. We focus on accurate and thorough diagnostics, client education and communication, and, above all, compassionate treatment of the animals you entrust to our care.

The doctors at Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital, Otfried Guhrt,  Dawn Figlio, and Jennifer Moser are committed to your pet’s health, providing you and your pet with friendly, informative, and supportive services. Drs. Guhrt, Figlio, and Moser also give back to the Tallahassee community by providing services to a number of not-for-profit animal aid organizations. Dr. Guhrt and Dr. Figlio are two of just a handful of veterinarians to have been recognized for their service with the Leon County Humane Society’s Purple Paw Award – Dr. Guhrt in 2003, Dr. Figlio in 2008.

Let Drs Guhrt, Figlio, Moser and their dedicated staff show you why you can trust Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital with all of your pet’s healthcare needs!

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Fitting Fiber into Fido's Food Bowl

Fiber is important because it helps dogs feel full, supports natural, healthy digestion and aids in moving material through their digestive tract. Is there fiber in your pet's food bowl with each ...

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Does Your Young Dog or Puppy Have Pain or Lameness?

Young puppies are expected to be full of life and energy. They are enthusiastic about playtime, walks and exercise. Puppies will often follow you wherever you go, can disrupt your nap or quiet t ...

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Captive Reptiles May Have Nutritional Deficiency

Pet owners keeping reptiles in captivity as household pets sometimes find that their pet may have a nutritional deficiency. Metabolic bone disease is "the most common nutritional deficiency affec ...

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Keep Cats Moving and Grooving

Keeping your cat active can help it burn calories and use muscles, tendons and ligaments that may often be seen catnapping. Burning calories is important for your cat. The more your cat moves and ...

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Is Your Pet In Pain?

There are ways to know when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and Dr. Guhrt will identify and help your pet resolve any pain that may be present. Your pet’s response to pain will help ...

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Feeling Apprehensive About Pet Treatment Involving Anesthesia?

Emergencies happen when we least expect it, and anesthesia could be a necessary component required to treat your pet. Treatment recommendations Guhrt makes could also include dental care involvin ...

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