Prospect Park Animal Clinic

AMAZING experience! Our pup had an emergency with his eye swelling up after frisbee and they were able to see us shortly after we called. They took great care of him and even helped us with his glands when we mentioned him scooting. They gave him lots of treats and I love that Dr.Silverman is taking over his Dad's practice. Awesome family practice and our pup is happy too Read Less

We recently moved and were looking for a new vet and found Prospect Park Animal Clinic. We brought our cat for her check up and it was by far the most comprehensive visit she has had since we adopted her 5 years ago. They were super sweet with her and made sure to check her eyes, tummy, ears, teeth, etc. It was the first time she hasn't struggled with her vaccinations. Highly recommend! Read Less

I want to start off with the fact that I was traveling internationally with my dog and needed a health certificate. Dr Quim is USDA certified (confirmed with USDA themselves). I knew I had followed all rules necessary to bring my dog but when I called some vets to get the certs, the vets kept saying I had missed some guidelines. Hence I went into panic mode as I already had my flight booked. Dr Quim was the ONLY vet that said I had everything I needed (which was true). He happen to have an open slot and the receptionist was great in blocking it for me as I raced over. The staff was amazing, the dr filled out my international health cert and definitely saved me from a lot of unnecessary stress. (Other vets were saying I had to give my dogs a plethora of shots which wasn't true and seemed like they wanted more money). Will definitely come back here for future visits. Read Less

I brought home a puppy from Sean Casey a few hours after she had been spayed through the rescue's vet. Four days later, (Sunday of Labor Day weekend, of course) there was seepage from the incision. I called the vet nearest to me and was told the earliest they could see me was Thursday! That wasn't going to do when my puppy was bleeding from her wound.  I then called Prospect Park Animal Clinic and spoke to Lisa. She asked me a few questions and then told me to come in that same morning.  What a relief! I saw Dr. Nick Silverman who treated my Trixie very gently. He cleaned her wound, put her on meds, read her passport (she came from Russia), got her up to speed on Bordatella and Dog Flu shots, and drew blood for heartworm. The vet tech was also nice. From the moment I spoke to Lisa, I had a good feeling about this practice. Dr. Silverman's concern for Trixie's well-being made me decide this is where Trixie will get her medical care. Thank you! Read Less

Best staff hands down! My dog LOVES Dr. Silverman and loves his visits to prospect park animal clinic. I have been taking my dog to Dr. Silverman for 9 years through a recommendation and have been happy ever since. Dr. Silverman is such a great guy and vet. Very informative, has the patience of a saint and is awesome at his craft. Dr. Silverman, his son, and Dr. Quim are my go to guys. I have never had a problem nor have gotten bad advice from anyone at this establishment. Even the Receptionist/Admin Lisa is a sweetheart, helpful and knowledgeable. Read Less

This vet was recommended by a friend and I am so grateful! I don't live very close but the trek is worth it. My cat Maya is a different cat with Dr Nick Silverman and he and the techs always handle her with such care. Dr Silverman is very knowledgable and patient with all my questions. You can tell he truly cares and offers advice pertinent to your pet's situation. It is so great to feel like you are in safe hands. Thanks! Read Less

I don't recommend Dr. Ray if you have a large dog (we have a golden retriever). I've never seen a vet who seemed more uncomfortable and perplexed by giving basic care to a larger breed dog. My husband and I both walked away saying - what was that? We and our dog had a bad experience here - and our dog doesn't even mind going to the vet and we were just there for routine updates vaccinations. It's possible Dr. Ray is better with other types of animals (and humans...we didn't find his manner with us very enjoyable), but he's not the right fit for us. In addition to this, the front desk staff was rude and  gave us the wrong info over the phone. They charged us more for just the visit fee than was quoted over the phone - they said $50 for the visit alone and charged $75. We also went there partly because they said they carried the medication we needed to pick up in-house. When we got there they said (rudely) that they do not. So much for the "full service pharmacy" listed on their website...it was a very basic med. The exam room was also cramped and the whole place feels a little dingy. It says a lot that even though this place is less than half-a-block from my house, we are choosing to go somewhere 8 blocks away today to see if we can find a better fit. Read Less

Have taken our dogs to Dr. Len Silverman for decades. Recently my 135 lb dog needed surgical removal of a benign tumor. The clinic followed up every day and Dr. Nick Silverman looked after him in a follow-up. We saw Len on the street on the way to the clinic and he stopped and had a look at our dogs. I have had 2 dogs put down because of age and disease at the clinic and they were caring in doing so. Read Less

We've been going to PPAC for over 25 years, through 5 cats and 2 dogs. Dr. Silverman is top-rate and his staff has always been pleasant and helpful. Would never consider changing vets while we still live in Bklyn. Read Less

I never leave reviews but it wouldn't feel right to not warn others about my experience here. The pain and discomfort that my perfect Noah experienced in his final months were largely if not completely due to the neglect of the vets at this clinic. While the employees here are all extremely kind, and while Noah enjoyed his time at this clinic in boarding, I absolutely do not recommend Prospect Park Animal Clinic for veterinary care.I had been bringing my cat Noah, who recently died at around 12 years old, to Prospect Park Animal Clinic for about two years when he developed pancreatitis, which made him too nauseas to eat. It seemed there was no way to address the cause of his pancreatitis, as antibiotics were ineffective. I was unable to successfully give him anti-nausea medications orally and asked if there was any alternative. The youngest male vet (whose name escapes me) recommended that I give Noah regular injections of Cerenia until his nausea improved, although Cerenia is not labeled for long-term use. I asked if there were other, less invasive anti-nausea treatments. He said there weren't. I asked about potential side effects. He told me he had never seen any. Then the vet tech patiently taught me to give injections in one specific location in Noah's upper back.The Cerenia injections were so painful for Noah that he began to hide from me regularly. However, I believed that they were necessary to get him to eat, and I could space them out to once every few days, so I powered through, hoping his nausea would resolve itself. When Noah developed painful tremors that seemed to originate from the injection site, I looked up Cerenia's side effects and found that for even short-term use, Cerenia can cause neurological problems and muscle spasms. Still, I trusted the vet and figured Noah might just be getting old. Then Noah's tremors became so painful that he would cry and urinate uncontrollably when they occurred. They ultimately became almost constant.I brought Noah back to Prospect Park Animal Clinic. Dr. Silverman, who had not seen Noah previously, recommended simply changing Noah's diet. He also thought the tremors were a symptom of old age, but seemed perplexed as to why I was injecting the Cerenia in the same place each time, which he recommended I stop doing. Finally I brought up that I had read about Cerenia's side effects on Google, and asked if they might be a concern. The Dr. assured me that he had never heard of the side effects I'd mentioned, but proceeded to look them up himself. Then he recommended I stop injecting the Cerenia. I proceeded to ask what I could do to address Noah's continued nausea in the absence of using Cerenia.To my astonishment he recommended an inexpensive Pepsid cream that could be rubbed into Noah's ears. Apparently the highly expensive, extremely painful, and potentially dangerous Cerenia injections that I had at that point been giving Noah for months had been completely unnecessary all along. Noah did not mind the cream at all and it worked perfectly to resolve his nausea.Frustrated and upset, I decided to seek care elsewhere (at the All Creatures Vet Hospital, which I highly recommend). Within literally 5 seconds of Noah's physical exam, the vet there identified that he had a truly horrible case of fleas. The fleas were very likely the cause of his tremors. I was so happy that Noah had fleas! I had thought he might have irreversible damage from the Cerenia! I began to pick off his fleas with a free flea comb that the new vet provided me. Noah improved immediately and dramatically, and all seemed well.Unfortunately, two days later Noah was very noticeably lethargic. He could not get off of my bed to pee and was breathing heavily, so I brought him to the ER where they diagnosed severe anemia. Too much blood was lost for Noah's anemia to be due to the fleas. When Noah's blood count continued to drop after an initial blood transfusion, it was determined to be either cancer or a blood cell -destroying infection, perhaps caused by the fleas. The latter was ruled out.I will never know exactly what happened to Noah; diagnostic tests would have been very uncomfortable for him and the new vets agreed that his prognosis was poor regardless. On November 17th, I put my best friend to sleep after months of unnecessary pain and discomfort due to not just Cerenia injections; and not just a horrible, undiagnosed case of fleas; but also, in all likelihood, bone cancer.Please save your own pets from over-medication and medical neglect by choosing a different clinic. Read Less

Love this place, everyone is super friendly and genuinely loves animals. Dr Silverman is so patient and gentle with our dogs and really gets to know them. I will admit he has a soft spot for our little guys because they're the same breed as his dog! Read Less

They have been my vet for 32 years for 1 cat and 3 dogs.  From the moment we enter the waiting room everyone is happy to see us.  They explain things in a collegial way to humans and dogs love the gum dispenser treats. Read Less

Should have left this review ages ago but this is definitely where you want to go. After moving to Brooklyn in 2013, we starting taking our 9-year old dog to PPAC. Having lived around various parts of Boston and Manhattan, we saw many different vets over those 9 years and PPAC was the best hands down. Of course it comes with the territory that you'll likely begin to spend more time at the vet as your pet ages and we were no exception to that rule. We had our first serious health scare in the summer of 2014 and feel that without the quick diagnosis and treatment plan from PPAC, we may not have been granted those last 3 cherished years with our Lucy. The staff at PPAC is knowledgeable and will stop at nothing to find a solution as if your pet is their own. Moreover, they also understand that pet ownership can be stressful and costly at times. I was very often able to walk in without appointments, on weekends, and even had costs waived occasionally as well. The people at PPAC are compassionate and caring and were with us until the end, helping make such a difficult time just a bit more bearable. We know that if and when the time comes to adopt in the future, we will be back to PPAC. Read Less

The office is a warm, friendly & clean environment. The Dr.s are all knowledgeable and work with each pets individual needs. Each Dr. I have dealt with is extremely caring and takes the time to explain everything. I am a person with a million questions and I never leave the office without a full understanding. I lost one of my dogs in an accident & I got a hand written sympathy card! I highly recommend Prospect Park Animal Clinic! Read Less

I can't believe I haven't written this yet! I've been taking my dog Bruno to PPAC almost the entire 8+ years of his life. I gave PPAC a shot when he was a wee puppy struggling with persistent giardia which was costing me a small fortune at another vet in the neighborhood. PPAC took great care of my little 2lb guy and recommended pragmatic, cost-effective care for him.  They always recommend the least invasive methods and don't seem to over-medicate.  A concrete example of this was with Bruno's neutering- the swanky vet in the neighborhood was going to charge me over $700 for a basic neutering of a healthy puppy because he would "need" extra fluid and to have his baby teeth pulled (?!?! he was only 14 weeks!)  PPAC charged me a totally sane amount, didn't insist on any extra care unless they deemed it medically necessary and assured me that pulling his baby teeth wouldn't be necessary (it wasn't as they all fell out on their own!)When I decided to get our second dog, bringing her to PPAC was a no-brainer.  She was a rescue and had some issues that I thought may be health related (ended up just being behavior related) and the doctors at PPAC were kind and understanding and, again, didn't recommend expensive tests for no reason.  On top of all of this, the entire staff there is wonderful.  I've seen 3 or 4 different vets and probably every member of the front desk and assistant staff and all of them are awesome.  Highly recommended!! Read Less

I discovered Prospect Park Animal Clinic while searching for new vet for my kitten. We had previously been seeing another vet, but after a few visits at her first veterinarian I didn't feel comfortable entrusting her spaying to them. I called Prospect Park Animal Clinic and was immediately greeted by a kind, confident, and professional voice over the phone. Scheduling a visit was a breeze and the receptionist was very patient and thorough in addressing my concerns and answering questions. When we arrived for the appointment, the office was clean and spacious, everyone was courteous and both Dr. Silverman (junior and senior) were very personable, competent, and professional. The nurses were also great! I could tell that they knew how to handle animals with compassion. After the surgery, Dr. Silverman called me himself to discuss how the procedure went and when I arrived, he had left post-op care instructions with the nurses to go over with us before we went home. They even called to check on how my cat was doing the next day. In summary, our search for a vet is over. The care we received at Prospect Park Animal Clinic is unparalleled! We're so happy to have found them. Going to the vet will not be a dreaded experience in our house anymore! Thank you!! Read Less

They were able to fit me in on a Saturday for an unexpected euthanasia appointment for my cat. The front office staff was very kind and the vet and vet techs were knowledgable and compassionate. I'd highly recommend them for pet owners in North Slope. Read Less

I love Dr. Leonard Silverman! I've also seen other Silverman and liked him too. They really care about what they do and it's obvious! I found them when I had a horrible experience at a different vet and I'm so happy to have found them. I will say they have an expensive office fee and it seems to go up every year. With that being said, their rent must also be expensive and you're getting what you pay for. Read Less

Dr. Silverman is amazing. I was very impressed on how he and his team handled my huge American Bully. My dog can be quite intimidating, but Dr. Silverman and his assistant were very confident when checking up on my dogs limping leg. They realized that he was a gentle giant. I have taken my dog to many vets and I get very aggravated by how veterinarians are intimated and hesitate to care for my dog based on his breed. Not the case with this clinic. They didn't treat my dog as a breed, but as a dog who needed help. Furthermore, Dr. Silverman did not overcharge me for unnecessary x-rays or other costly methods to get to the root cause of my dogs limping. After a vigorous check up, he suspected that it was some sort of strain or sprain that was causing my dog discomfort. He then prescribed my dog some anti-inflammatory meds and bed rest. Guess what? He was right. Three days later my dog is walking and feeling better. No more cries of pain during the middle of the night. The office visit was a bit pricey. But I was more worried about my dog's health than the price. I didn't just pay for a welcoming and thorough check up, but for piece of mind that the love of my life would be just fine. By the way, my dog received many kisses and treats during his visit. Read Less

Took wonderful care of our elderly dog, and even let my husband video the visit bc I couldn't be there.  Seemingly passionate and dedicated vet more interested in our dog than profit unlike other vets in the area per our prior experience (we tried this vet after a disappointing set of experiences in the neighborhood over the last several years). Read Less

My experience at Prospect Park Animal Hospital was very disappointing. On a positive note -- Dr. Silverman was competent and easy to talk to but as for the other female doctor we had, she was arrogant and dismissive. However, the practice on the whole was disappointing and over priced. The receptionists lacked even the most basic people skills. I called several times for test results; nobody ever called me back & I was placed on hold for 20-30 min at a time. Basic puppy care was lacking; i.e., after adopting my puppy, nobody asked for a stool sample & when I realized the puppy had worms, after 2 exams, the test cost $85 and the pills were $40/pill! Really. I also think that the prescribed method of pilling the puppy was erroneous. We have since moved to another animal hospital...the puppy still had worms -- the pills were properly prescribed at the new vet and the test was $40 & the pills were $20/pill. Overall -- it was over priced and unprofessional. Too bad...because it was convenient...but that's not enough. Read Less

I love Prospect Park Animal Clinic and Dr. Silverman is wonderful. My two year old Westie I originally took to another vet when he was 12 weeks old and I was not happy! I remembered what I had read about your pet might having to stay overnight and I didn't want my baby staying at that place. Dr. Silverman was highly recommended and I switched right away. Harley had a problem over the 4th of July weekend and when I called Tuesday morning I got an appointment for that evening and the Doc was so caring and took his time, found his problem and Harley is now feeling better. I highly recommend Prospect Park Animal Clinic to anyone looking for a reliable, nice office for their pet. Read Less

This clinic was recommended by a dog walker when we got our dog 2 years ago, and we could not be happier. Dr. Silverman is a wonderful, caring, very knowledgeable vet and our dog couldn't be in better hands. Everyone here is helpful, friendly, professional and easy going.  Highly recommend! Read Less

It's taken me too long to write this review! This is the best veterinarian in New York City. Dr. Silverman is amazing. He is calm, collected, knowledgeable, and treated my dog with such care. Lucy had knee surgery a year ago with Dr. Silverman. Beforehand, I spent hours researching the best option for surgery because it was an expensive (and necessary) operation. I was also nervous about having just any vet put her under. Dr. Silverman calmed my fears -- and he also performed a meticulous surgery on Lucy while the staff took incredible care of her while she stayed overnight. She recovered exactly as described to me. Took her about 1-2 weeks to start walking on it again and she was running on it by about 6-8 weeks out. Today, you'd never know she had a problem at all. On top of all this, their prices are very fair. I highly recommend this vet! Read Less

I've been with Prospect Park Animal Clinic since I moved to NYC 12 years ago. The staff has always been supportive, helpful and very caring to my furry kids. Through teeth cleaning/extractions, regular diabetes testing, major surgery, kidney failure and cancer treatment they were there. Selfishly I'm glad they're not more in demand so I don't have to wait a month for an appointment but have and would again recommend them. Read Less

I love this place. The only reason I had to stop going is because it was becoming to costly to manage Mr. Chubbs condition. They've been seeing him since he was a puppy but now that he's 8, he requires more testing and such and it can become pricey. All of the Vets here are great and I would go back there again! Read Less

Very good doctors, caring and reliable diagnosis and not too unreasonable prices. At other vets i often gad the feeling I was pushed into more and more pricey and unnecessary procedures or x rays. At Dr Silverman's never felt this way s d if a dog's time gad come, he didn't prolong his suffering just to make more money.. Read Less

I have been a dog groomer for over a decade and own a grooming salon and Dr Silverman has been taken care of our Pomaranion Rambo for many years. We all love Lenny Silverman and all of the staff there. We have been going there for a number of years and they always make us feel like park of their family. Also their prices are truly the lowest in the neighborhood. Thank you Prospect Park Animal Clinic for your love...Rodrigo and Gabriella Leite Read Less

My dog had an Addison's disease crisis, the symptoms are very similar to the ones with the severe food poising. Dr. Silverman initially treated him as food poising, but quickly shift to Addison's disease diagnosis after not seeing much improvement of my dog Mocha in 2 days. Addison's disease could be deadly if not treated properly and timely, we read quite a lot online seeing whole bunch of pet owners complaining that it took their Vets months or even years to find out their pets had Addison's disease whilst their pets were suffering.  It's a rare disease but we are so grateful that Dr. Silverman helped us saved Mocha's life with his experience !  We were very fortunate to have him as our Vet! Read Less

I changed from a nearby clinic to here and couldn't be happier with my choice. Not only Dr.Silverman diagnosed that my 11 year old dog's skin problem is caused by thyroid deficiency (which later got confirmed by the blood test), he pointed that my dog had a back pain (also caused by the weight gain caused by the thyroid problem). After the proper medication, my old doggy is like a puppy! The change was so drastic!!! Read Less

I've been searching for a long time for a good vet and this place hit the spot perfectly! Team are friendly and doctors are very attentive and professional. Every visit is a pleasure and no stress at all, no long waits. Love this place! Thank you for being such a good team! Read Less

I've been going here for about 4 years, and they are wonderful. They take as much time as necessary to discuss what is wrong with your pet and the different options available. If they feel it is time for a specialist to look at your pet, they will not hesitate to refer you. I don't feel they are just trying to take your money as so many vets seem to do. And the fact that Dr. Silverman is so willing to help out homeless animals tell you all you should need to know. If you want your pet to have a loving, caring place in which to be treated, this is the place to go! Read Less

Very good experience. Took my two 16-week kittens to be vaccinated here. Thought I'd walk since I live close to the office, but I had no pet carrier yet and they ended up pooping/vomiting all over the box I put them in. The clinic staff were so nice and understanding, helped me clean them up, and even gave me a pet carrier to go home with. Dr. Quim was a young, cool vet who did a great job. The vet tech was a NATURAL with animals. And the prices are the best in the neighborhood. Read Less

I've gone to Dr Silverman's clinic for 10 years & generally found the care to be good. but when my dog developed an autoimmune disease & a persistent respiratory infection for about 1 1/2 years, i found their attention to chronic health problems and follow-up wanting. they only provide traditional therapies like antibiotics & prednisone (a steroid). my dog was never completely cured & he suffered sporadically for over a year, as he had a hard time eating, coughed, & had large amounts of sputum that he threw up. each time, Dr. Quim changed to a stronger antibiotic & the last one was also very expensive. Over $300. he could not suggest a different route to cure my dog but to keep him on strong antibiotics. he is very nice but very passive. if you want your animal treated, you need to be very proactive, a lesson i learned the hard way. dr silverman must have the worst bedside manner-- the day i brought my dog in for severe dehydration, he came in & didn't say hello or any type of acknowledgement. he looked at my dog's xray from months ago & casually mentioned that he had an enlarged esophagus & that's why he may have had recurring infection, bec. the food was going down the wrong tube. he said he should be eating at a higher plane (face level)-- NO ONE EVER told me this. i told dr. quim many times that he had a hard time swallowing, without any kind of constructive advice. my dog was admitted for overnight stay but i was not told how serious his condition was & the next morning i received a phone call that he had died. this was a complete shock. this clinic is not a certified 'hospital', so they don't have an overnight staff monitoring the animals. who knows whether he could have been saved if someone had been there to watch him. I used to like to go here because it's a small practice but be aware of its limitations. Read Less

I have been going there for 3 years now, and I must say the staff is wonderful. There are 3 vets, and each one is fantastic. Dr. Quim (who took care of my beloved St Bernard, and now my boxer's Dr.) is so nice, and very knowledgeable. It's a friendly place, in a nice location, and they also do grooming. Thumbs up! Rob Read Less