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Fox Hollow Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 1,108 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(1108) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Large Animal & EquineGeneral Veterinary CareExotic & Avian Care
Fox Hollow Animal Hospital
Services
Large Animal & Equine, General Veterinary Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
1108

What recent reviews say

Owners repeatedly praise how staff and vets stay calm and creative with nervous animals, naming several veterinarians by first name. Patients travel an hour or more to return, citing trust and genuine care. One recent devastating review describes a missed diagnosis of severe anemia and lack of aftercare, standing apart from otherwise consistent reports of thorough exams and transparent pricing.

Dentistry, surgery, vaccinations, and end-of-life support are all mentioned positively. The practice markets itself as non-corporate and fair-priced. They accommodate reactive dogs with separate entrance options and schedule urgent cases quickly. Most vets named include Dr. Cara, Dr. Ross, Dr. Ryan, Dr. Tony, and Dr. Drew.

Recent shift: One critical negative review 2 weeks ago alleging missed diagnosis and no aftercare stands in sharp contrast to consistent positive reports; overall rating remains 4.7 across 1108 reviews

Praised for
  • gentle with anxious pets
  • knowledgeable and patient vets
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • honest about necessity of services
  • family practice feel
Watch-outs
  • missed serious illness diagnosis
  • no follow-up communication after critical bloodwork
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or reactive dogs who value personal relationships with their vet
Think twice if: Owners of senior pets may want clarity on diagnostic protocols after one recent case of a missed critical anemia

Strengths

  • Multiple experienced vets known by name and patient following
  • Accommodations for reactive and anxious animals
  • Fair pricing and no unnecessary upsells reported
  • Quick scheduling for urgent cases

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for routine exams, vaccinations, kindness with anxious dogs, and transparent recommendations
Dental Care
Teeth cleanings mentioned positively as part of fair-priced preventive care
Exotic & Avian Care
No review text directly evidences exotic or avian services

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.57 average across the 108 large animal & equine businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
986
4
41
3
14
2
14
1
53

Common questions

Can they take a nervous dog without stress?
Yes. Staff manage anxious animals with patience and creative approaches. They offer a "rock star entrance" separate from other dogs for reactive pets.
Can they see my dog on short notice for an injury?
Yes. Reviewers report getting urgent appointments quickly for acute problems like paw injuries.
Do they try to sell unnecessary services?
No. Multiple reviewers explicitly say they avoid pushing costly tests or unneeded treatments and explain options clearly.

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Last updated 2026-07-09