Paws & Claws: Pet Vet GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Simulation

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2007 (originally 2005)
GenreSimulation
DeveloperIndependent Arts
PublisherDTP Young Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet is a simulation game released in 2007 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Independent Arts and published by DTP Young Entertainment. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2005.

It landed about 6 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2007 include TMNT, Arctic Tale and Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth. Among the 38 GBA simulation games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Independent Arts also made Horsez, Let's Ride! Sunshine Stables and Dragon's Rock for the GBA.

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Paws & Claws: Pet Vet is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet FAQ

When did Paws & Claws: Pet Vet come out on the GBA?

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2007; the original game dates back to 2005.

Who made Paws & Claws: Pet Vet?

It was developed by Independent Arts and published by DTP Young Entertainment.

Is Paws & Claws: Pet Vet multiplayer?

No. Paws & Claws: Pet Vet is a single-player game.

How long does Paws & Claws: Pet Vet take to play?

As a simulation game, Paws & Claws: Pet Vet typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Paws & Claws: Pet Vet on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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