Twice in my life I have had two dogs both with injuries to their backs for different reasons. We live in a rural area and my one elderly dog ran to run after a rabbit she jumped off the porch and didn't clear it she was a small heinz 47 dog that had a long back. She never would have hurt the rabbit just wanted to run with it. She ran aside them before. She didn't clear the porch and her back was broken. I had to make a stretcher to get her to our vet. Our vet was excellent but said she had to be put to sleep. I took her to 3 other well respected vets that said the same thing. Then I was so desperate I called a mobile vet. I never heard of I didn't want to lose this beautiful loving dog. She said the same thing best to put asleep. I said please isn't there something can be done. She told me she doesn't know if it could work but she is hearing acupuncture may do what they can't do. She told me she didn't know of any but maybe I could find one. I did it was a small ride and the doctor there looked at her x rays and treated her gave me two different kinds of medicines and told me to try to keep her still so we put a fluffy comforter down and fenced off a small hall way with pee pee pads. He set an appointment to see her again in a week we bought her for another treatment and in a week after that (2 total weeks) she was standing and getting about a little but it was obviously working. We went for one more acupuncture treatment. Some medicine and Elfie recovered her back had a noticable bend to it but she returned to walking again and eventually running. I thought it was a true miracle. She lived happily walking and running, giving and getting love for another few years. Then a decade later I got a puppy that was 1/2 cane corso and went from a baby to 80 pounds always healthy always agile. Went to bed healthy and when we woke up she couldn't stand she didn't have the use of her 2 back legs. There was no yelping or screaming and it seemed crazy how could this happen. My husband carried her into the car and to the vet's where the vet did an x-ray and found she had bad spondylosis that never until that morning ever even show any visible discomfort to her with walking, running, never limping or anything till that morning where out of the blue she couldn't move her legs. The vet told us we could try surgery that would be at the very least $10,000 and might not work or put her to sleep. I told the vet I didn't want to do either I shared the story of our Elfie and said I'm going to see if that acupuncture vet is still there. We carried her into his office he treated her and using a sling she was able to stand & walk using only her front legs, but wouldn't be able to without the assist. The next week we still used the sling but it was apparent one of her legs resumed some strength. We took her for a few more visits and she no longer needed a sling she was able to walk again on her own. I never believed in acupuncture but now whenever I see a dog who may be put down I try to advise people there is a very good chance of hope I have seen 2 miracles in my lifetime of 2 beautiful dogs that would have had their lives ended by what is considered the best of care. The vet that I owe both my dogs their lives to is Dr. Gerald Johnson of the Silverthorne Animal Clinic located at 14263 Powell Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609 Their phone # is (352)345-4830. I am so thankful for the wonderful years added to their lives that my dogs received only because of his practice. He has another wonderful woman vet there too and I'm sorry I don't remember her name but she was truly very good & very caring. All I can say is you will get wonderful care there that truly works and in my case literally saved my both dogs lives! read more

Dr Rosario and Katie took such good care and concern for my 19 year old cat! They made our experience a good one and gave me comfort that when/if I need care for my cat again, I will go back to them! Thank you for caring for my cat! read more

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The doctor's name is Dr. Johnson, My Dog is a Great Dane named Prince. I strongly advise against bringing your pets to this veterinarian at Silverhorn Veterinary Clinics . My experience with them has been nothing short of a nightmare. After my dog's ear surgery to have them cropped, we faced severe complications, including excessive bleeding and pus oozing from the bandages. Despite being scheduled for a follow-up, they canceled our appointment three times after we already arrived. This was not only frustrating but also wasteful, as the clinic is 35 minutes from my house. When I expressed my concerns to the doctor, his staff became rude and belligerent. Then Dr. Johnson himself came out with an attitude and sarcastically asked if I wanted gas money back, yelling and creating a scene. Shockingly, he even brought me to the back of his office, he aggressively pulled a ‼PLACENTA‼out of the trash, and held it inches from my face, claiming he had more important things to deal with. Even though I was offered to come to the back, after Dr. Johnson showed me the ‼PLACENTA‼I asked him how dare you show me something like that in this manner, one of his staff members A female Spanish lady, maybe Puerto Rican between the ages of 25 and 30 And has tattoos on her arms, and works the front desk, a little on the heavier side, Literally put her hand on the back of my shoulder and shoved me out the door. I had to tell her if I wasn't such a good person I could've slapped her on the face. For self-defense or pressed charges on her. After I mentioned that I would be leaving reviews, they attempted to placate us in the following week but never offered a genuine apology. Two months have passed since my dog's surgery, and he now has a large hole in the back of his ear due to improperly placed pin ups. Mind you his ears were cropped improperly and uneven. Dr. Johnson and his staff are rude and careless. Now all they're going to do is tell us we have to pay for more antibiotics and pain medicine. I urge everyone to avoid this clinic at all costs. Once again, Dr. Johnson and his staff are very rude, belligerent and speak as if they are uneducated. The staff is seemingly ghetto with their attitudes. Now that I have posted these pictures, you see that this is the problem that they caused. Today is Sunday so I have to take him back in the morning on Monday to show them what they did. If they deny my animal because of this review, I will be surely filing a lawsuit. And I see that they like to tell people that they don't have these animals on file after they leave a complaint, that will be fine with me. I will post all the paperwork on here as well if they dare say that to me. read more

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Dog was sick. Called and got same day help. He's about 90lbs Bully. No fear from anyone. Which was unlike some other experiences. 10 min wait and seen by doctor. She was sympathetic of my guy who was quite nervous. Given 2 options on test neither were outrageous. Sent home with meds with a 2 week follow up. Found my place. Moved from another state not long ago and needed a Vet. Highly recommend. read more

This clinic was recommended to me by our dog sitter for my two older morkies when we moved to the area a year ago, and had appointments scheduled with Kelly Pyle, DVM. I have seen Dr. Pyle give my male dog the best exam in all my years (many) of owning dogs. She explains everything in a way I can understand and really does listen to any concerns I have about my babies' health. The staff is always cheerful and friendly. During the corona virus, their appointments are scheduled from the parking lot check-in, and dogs (animals) are brought in individually for the exam. Dr. Pyle came out personally to discuss a situation and how to proceed, with a deadline of Friday for improvement or additional treatment. An estimate of services is always given, and I highly recommend this veterinarian. Our recent visit also gave me a chance to view the bluebirds growing family - see pictures! read more

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Today I had an appointment for an AI, and when I showed up and I was trying to ask him questions about my dog, she told me to leave without explanation. She was rude. Customer service was disgusting. I try to ask for the manager she told me that she was the manager and when I asked for Corprate's information, she refused to give it to me. I'm calling and asked her to email it to me. I still have not received it. I want to make it a point that this is not how you talk to customers. This is not how you talk to clients. This is not how you talk to people. She was very rude dismissive did not want to bring a solution to my problem when I ask her a question about my dog I would like to report her to corporate and I would like Corprate's information I would feel very embarrassed to have her representing this company. read more

Crazy Expensive. Reproductive department never returned my calls. I'm willing to pay higher prices, if I'm getting better service. This was not the case. Vet was super nice on the reg side, but I went there only to get access to the reproductive side, which never panned out. I would only recommend them to people with more dollars then sense. read more

I wouldn't recommend this Vet to anyone. Today was my first time going to this vet and my last time. I was getting a PG done on my Frenchie. Kelsey was my vet and easily got frustrated because my dog was moving, she stabbed my dog multiple times with the needle in the neck and was chocking her with the leash until my dog started foaming out the mouth and eventually lose consciousness for a few seconds. I know that vets have a job but Kelsey was disrespectful and unprofessional. I recommend to help her hold the dog so it would calm my dog down so she could do the Pg and she told me "no sense you are going to tell me how to do my job get the Fuck out and go next door to get a refund". read more

I brought my dog for a test, and they where getting frustrated that my dog wouldn't stop Moving because she was nervous and when I offered to help hold still they told me "if I'm Not the one holding her then nobody is" and then proceeds to grab my dog by her chain and pull it so tight my dog is gasping and foaming out the mouth, and I understand a vet is supposed to do her job but this wasn't a vet doin her job this was a frustrated person dealing with a dog that moves and it's the vet.... It's a dog they can't just stay still always like a human, they told us to get the fuck out and get a refund and then the coworker joined in and said we need to get out, first time ever going here and they treat us like this. I've been to multiple vets and never ever ever had any issues not one so ever except for this place and the staff. I heard a lot About this place and was expecting a great time But instead left very disappointed and I drove 45 mins just to come to this recommended vet. read more

I have used the reproduction as well as regular vet services and every time I am delighted. The customer care The doctors provide is outstanding for my pet & myself. They are thorough with information & always help find resolution. I highly recommend read more

Dr. Pyle and her team saved my dog. Molly would have died without their quick thinking.

I should be on the payroll with the amount of work I had to do to get this office to refill prescriptions. The last straw was calling for a refill on a Tuesday, then Thursday and now Friday for my dogs Lasix that he ran out of YESTERDAY and was just told that he needs to come in for bloodwork before they can be refilled. If this office had any clue what they were doing, they would have scheduled this with his last refill and let us know it wouldn't be refilled until he had it done, but instead they think it's ok for a dog with cardiomyopathy and CHF to go without their Lasix for days before we can get into the office? They waited for me to call on day 3 to give me this message as well? This was their mistake and not ours, but it's my dog who has to deal with the consequences. Fur parents BEWARE. read more

Professional and thorough vet clinic. Dr. Johnson is very personable and knowledgeable. And all the nurses are so kind and caring. We had Sarah yesterday, working with our cat Rocco, and she is a sweetheart!! It's always stressful for animals at the vet but they do their best to make them feel comfortable. read more

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Whoever it is in the repro section along with Rebecca is very much egotistical & does not care for animals or clients AT ALL. Rough and callous with handling... very weird commentary... the moment you seek info she takes it personal, she barely tries to do her job& I see others have tried to offer to comfort their dog as I did just to be told "you think you can do my job better than I" well yes with your minimal effort & lack of care of course it seems help was needed... aside from making weird sexual comments about my dogs saying they are like two children having sex for the first time... she immediately acted insulted when asked for info on how to work with my dogs to get them more comfortable with breeding & asked about supplements for my stud that may help with his sperm... told we were insulting her intelligence over a question looking for info.... Then got angry when my partner said it's ok if you don't know just say that... that's where everything really went out of control.... like many other people we were told to "get the fuck out" in front of my toddlers at that. So my partner was upset we've spent money & time with no care on their end & they went back & forth for a moment... I'm seeing a pattern here in reviews with Rebecca being very problematic & just having an atrocious attitude... then went on to LIE & say we threatened her.... Genuinely makes me wonder about seeking legal help because that really bothered me deeply to have someone say such a lie... careful don't ask questions or you'll get kicked out... then there was some strange girl with glasses just upping her ego making stupid comments in the background..... what a duo to be the face of the repro.... I'd reconsider read more

Please don't use them for fertility they are horrible. All they do is charge you for constant xrays and progesterone, Dailey almost, I lost 3 litters with them. 1 he let my female go over with 3 pups I asked for a c section was told no. Until 2 pups finally died inside other was close, then was charged over $3000 for an emergency c section only to have the last pup die. My other female had 10 beautiful pups they aloud her to go 72 days from last breeding. I kept begging to take them only to keep paying for xrays and progesterone I told them these puppies will over cook. Oh no they will be fine, she finally started having them on day 72, out of 10 only 3 lived. Sent Dr. Gerry a picture not even a I'm sorry. Girls have zero personality. I have finally found 2 great vets. Please message for much better prices, there v sections are $1500 not $3000. Hiway robbery with deadly results for you babies. My other female who had the c-section had to spayed never the same again. The female vet is nice she needs to get away from this place. Please, I found much better vets with a heart. Very horrible prices and care. Not a good repro vet at all. Please trust me. read more

Thank you taking such great care Dale and having such compassion for him all the way until the end. Thank you so much for everything. You guys are the best! read more

Silverthorn Animal Clinic - Holistic Animal Care Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

My kitty faced a possible orthopedic surgery, life time of pain management at only 18 months of age. Very glad I sought a second opinion. I thought "hey, if my back or hips hurt i go see my chiropractor, wonder if there is a veterinary version ?" I search the internet and was so lucky to find Silverthorne Animal Clinic and Dr Johnson and his wonderful staff. With chiropractic ,holistic and traditional care.. my kitty is up and moving again. No long term pain meds, no surgeries. He even had acupuncture with electro stimulus and did not need sedation for it. The follow up calls were great ! They really care about the well being of your pets ! Take your furry babies to them, you'll wonder why you waited so long. Oh yes, the fees are right in line with standard care, not some crazy high "specialist" charges ! DickieRay thanks you for fixing his "jumper" read more

This place is great. They have been the most helpful and caring with my dog. She had surgery some place else and went there for laser therapy. They show her so much love and care. Every time we go she is so happy to see the Vets and staff. They are her best friends and help me to feel better when there are some set backs in her recovery. Take your pets to them and you will have happy pets. read more

Great vets, take their time and are never rushing. Staff seem knowledgeable and understood my two border collies are nervous nellies and need space. They don't push over vaccinating and offer lots of holistic treatments like ovary sparing spay, stem cells, chiropractic and so on. read more

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Dr. Johnson and his staff are wonderful! They all seem to truly care about my Emily, and about me too. They always take the time to make sure I know what to do, what the options are, and what the next step is toward good health for her. I am hopeful for the first time in years that she is going to get better! I recommend them highly to people who truly love their furry children. read more

Truly the best Vet I have ever had for my dog. They are 40 minutes from home, but well worth the trip. If you view your pet as a member of the family and want them to have the best, top notch medical care, then this is the vet for you. They take a whole health, holistic approach to care combining traditional and alternative therapies. My dog has significant heart and allergy issues and she is about 2 months away from celebrating her 14th birthday. She is happy and healthy, and I attribute this to the excellent and comprehensive care she had received from Dr. Johnson and his amazing team. read more

I had a Saturday morning emergency with my 13 year old Doberman. Since I'm new to Spring Hill, I went online to check emergency vets. Silverthorn Animal Clinic had great reviews, I called them and they squeezed me in right away. I (and my Doberman, Grace) were very happy with everything, from the friendly staff to the superior care from Dr. Johnson. AND the total cost was half what I thought it might be. Dr. Johnson immediately diagnosed and took care of Grace's problem, gave me at home instructions, scheduled her follow up appointment and my Gracie is on the mend. Thank you Dr. J, to you and your terrific staff! -Anne read more

Best place in town to take your furry friends. Caring, compassionate, loving is the best way to describe Silverthorn Animal Clinic.

After years of poor veterinary care, I have finally found a fantastic veterinary clinic! The doctors and staff are very professional, competent and caring. They SOLVE issues, not just diagnose and pass of everything as "old age" in animals. Dr. Johnson, Dr. Smith and Dr. Shirley are the most competent and compassionate people I have ever met! The entire staff has been properly trained and are nothing but professional and caring. They are always willing to work with your schedule to find a convenient time to see your animal. The caliber of this Veterinary Clinic is something you would expect to see in New York City, not in Spring Hill Florida. They are open to alternative ways to treat your animal, knowing that one size does not fit all. All options are presented at every visit and you are provided the opportunity to decide what is best for your animal. You know what the cost will be before approving the treatment. They are very open and transparent about costs and options. I didn't realize how poor my veterinary care had been until I visited Silverthorn Animal Clinic. I am so grateful to have them treating my animals. read more