Puff and Buddie (our two cats who still don't like eachother) had a dust up and I was worried…read more Puff had been hiding in the closet. Uncharacteristic behavior for him. Then he showed me a red irritated spot and I panicked. (He's fine) He usually hides from strangers, but he loved everyone here-- definitely because he felt loved and respected. 10/10

Our cat had an emergency on Thanksgiving and the ER vet was too expensive. We called around the…read morenext morning and River Forest Animal Hospital answered our call and needs. They were able to get us in, help us at a reasonable price and are so friendly and communicative. Our usual vet is a little far and RFAH is close so we are probably going to be using them from now on for all our pets! Could not be happier of more appreciative to them all for their help and understanding.

I cannot recommend them ENOUGH!! I have a highly fearful and aggressive dog, and they never make us…read morefeel like an inconvenience or burden. They are incredibly patient, understanding, and always offer reasonable prices. They never push unnecessary procedures or medications just to increase the bill. They're an incredible team, and I feel so much more at ease knowing we have a vet we can truly trust!

I was worried about my cat not eating, I was able to get an appointment immediately and took him…read morein. Glad that he just had a stomach issue that deterred him from eating but with medicine that raised his appetite, he is eating well again. Dr. miller assured me every step of the way with the procedures for his checkup.

This is a phenomenal vet- caring, competent, everything you look for in a vet practice.read more

Horrific experience…read more Our cat was under treatment here after The Cat Practice closed and was receiving daily meds for a while. When we noticed more weight loss, they suggested vitamin D shots and steroids on a weekly basis which we did. She was in last Friday and still had weight loss and no change. When we called last night to say we came home to her collapsed and unable to walk or eat/drink, we were told the doctors "could not accommodate" us to have her humanely put down. So she suffered in pain and passed in the night. Did we expect miracles? No. But we did expect some modicum of compassion and not basically a hang up. I will NEVER take another animal here. My regular vet (for my other pets) who handled her cremation was immensely compassionate and caring in comparison this morning.

My poor 1 yr old pup had previously been in the ER and needed a follow up with a Vet. Oak Park…read moreCarlson Animal Hospital was able to fit us in the next day and immediately helped us get some answers. The entire staff is extremely kind and very clear in their communications of what's going on and why they want to do certain tests but wait on others that aren't needed at the time. It felt very transparent and not overly complicated to hear. Hotdog was VERY loved there and Jennifer up front made the CUTEST collar decoration to match the Hotdog vibe haha We will be using them as long we are in Oak Park!!! 10/10

I have had 6 dogs over the last 21 years, and Carlson Animal Hospital is one of the best practices…read moreto ever treat my pets. (They have treated 2 of my dogs.) Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Their doctors, namely Dr. Carlson himself, have gone above and beyond to diagnose one of my dogs (Janet) with an extremely rare blood disorder. He spent hours researching her condition, reaching out to teaching hospitals, and doing hour long Zoom calls with me about her condition. Their staff was able to create a tailored made plan for Janet to keep her disorder at bay. I am not sure I would have found the same care at other clinics. My dogs are always happy to see the staff, and never stressed after long days at the clinic. They have the best groomer, who our youngest is always so excited to see. I highly recommended them to anyone with pets!

We found our wonderful and amazing dog here! The facility is state of the art. The animals are so…read morewell cared for. The cats have beautiful and clean cubbies and the dogs have large clean rooms. The staff are excellent at what they do! I was not expecting to be so wowed by an animal shelter. The puppy we adopted is doing so well. He's sweet and loving and very very smart! We feel we hit the jackpot. I highly recommend animal care league if you're looking to adopt a cat/kitten, dog/puppy, or rabbit. They accept animals from shelters from the surrounding states so when you adopt here you are saving an animal and giving it a loving forever home.

The staff was awesome! They were very friendly and answered every question…read more They were genuinely happy for one of their animals to be adopted.

Our dogs primary vet shut down abruptly, and he randomly appeared with concerning symptoms and no…read morevet would take walk ins decided to give prairie a shot and honestly one of the best services I've gotten in vet health for my dog. They were so patient and kind as well as thorough. Honestly great service.

Do not take cats to this vet. Worst female vet anywhere. Incompetent and unwilling to treat sick…read morecats. Staff can be very condescending and unprofessional.

We cannot thank Dr. Alia Habhab, DVM, and the team at Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital enough…read morefor the incredible care they gave our bird, Mikey. On Memorial Day morning, Mikey broke his leg, and we were terrified. Because of the holiday, no other exotic animal hospitals were open, and no emergency vet was willing to treat him. Dr. Habhab and her team scheduled us immediately without hesitation. From the moment we arrived, they were kind, compassionate, and incredibly empathetic toward both our stress and Mikey's well-being. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made us feel confident that Mikey was in the best possible hands. What stood out to us most was that, during such a stressful emergency, they made Mikey's care and comfort feel like the priority rather than making us feel pressured or overwhelmed about payment upfront. Of course veterinary care comes with costs, but their compassion and professionalism during such an emotional situation meant so much to us. They performed a same-day amputation at a very reasonable cost, and Mikey was able to come home the very next morning. Most importantly, he is now thriving and adapting so well. We are beyond grateful for the exceptional care, professionalism, and compassion we experienced during such a scary situation. Thank you to Dr. Habhab and the entire team for helping save Mikey and giving him such a positive outcome.

It's taken me a long time to write this review, but this clinic was directly responsible for one of…read morethe most traumatic experiences of my life. On October 19, 2020, at about 10PM, I brought my parakeet Willow in for emergency care. She was not doing well, and I knew as much. I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do. It was COVID and as such, I was asked to drop her off and wait in my car. Fine, no problem. I waited for an hour and a half with absolutely no communication. Obviously I don't know for sure, but judging by the parking lot it sure seemed like I was the only one there. I called the office multiple times and no one picked up. I had no idea if she had died in the office and was nearly hysterical. Finally someone picked up and very snippily informed me that she "likely had cancer" and provided absolutely no other information. I asked, explicitly, if she was dying, and the vet said she was not, just that I should take her home and make her comfortable. I was charged $600. I was allowed to come inside and get her but had to wait another twenty minutes to get her. No one even spoke to me at the office, despite the fact that I had clearly been crying. No sympathy at all, they just chatted to one another. When they brought Willow out, it was clear she was dying. She lying at the bottom of the cage, barely breathing. I rushed her home- an hour drive- and five minutes after we arrived she died in my hands. I have great empathy for vets and know how difficult the job is. The other clinic for birds has been nothing but pleasant to me, and our local clinic for our cats is absolutely wonderful. I would not blame anyone unjustly and I know that they did not kill my bird. What they did do, however, was rob me of a few precious last hours with my parakeet. If they could not treat her, or could not ascertain a cause, they should have told me so I could have taken her home to die comfortably. If they were busy, that could have also been communicated. I was never treated with kindness or respect. On top of all that, to add insult to injury, they charged me $600 to do absolutely nothing but keep my parakeet away from me for 90 minutes- and lied to my face that she wasn't dying when anyone could tell otherwise. I never should have taken her. At least she would have been comfortable with me at home. I will never, ever, go to this practice again, and I warn anyone else to stay away.

Our cat Cleo has ongoing ear infection issues causing her to scratch her ears and face raw. It's…read morebeen a persistent problem leading us to seek a vet specializing in feline medicine for her care. For years we've gone to chain vets but the problem with those places is your furry friend is treated as a number, not a name. Also, the environment in a normal vet freaks our cat out too much. Prior to being seen, our cat was boarded for some hours and caged in with other animals (dogs and cats) where they would loudly bark and meow in anxiety waiting for the doctor. When your pet is in an unfamiliar environment where other furry folk are freaking out, you're guaranteed the fear within the room is contagious. Our last visit to the vet left her peeing in her carrier, due to overstimulation, on her ride home. This year we took a different approach. We took our time finding a vet and combed through the entire Chicagoland area on Yelp to find cat only vets. Although The Cat Practice is nowhere near us, we held faith in the reviews and made an appointment with Dr. Coughlin before end of the year. Dr is booked months out which to us is a good sign. At arrival, we filled out her paperwork and the receptionist informed us of the intake process. We didn't realize they needed her records from her prior vet(s) but the front desk only needed the names and locations from where she was last seen. Within minutes they were already transferring over the requested information. She was taken in alone to be seen and tested. Once her eval was complete, we were invited in the exam room to speak with doctor on her findings. Dr. Lori Coughlin was thorough with us and addressed any concerns along the way. She was able to clear out some mild earwax buildup which she showed us post swab. She determined the cause of her itching was a combination of a yeast infection in her ears plus possible allergies. We were taken home with topical and oral medications from their onsite pharmacy. A request for OTC (over the counter) Claritin led us to pick some up at our nearby Walgreens the following day. We're crossing our fingers hoping this regimen makes Cleo itch free! Cleo tolerated the entire 90 minute process. Although a little miffed from the typical poke and prod she managed. A little drooling in the mouth but no pee in the carrier pad. Once at home she jumped right out of her carrier to return to her normal way of life. Her full body assessment states she is healthy and mildly overweight (@ 10.5 lbs) which is all we ask for. After our first successful visit we plan to stick with Dr. Coughlin and the kind staff at the Cat Practice for future follow ups.

Dr. Lori and her staff had been very kind and thorough with providing my cat Brandon with the care…read morehe has needed throughout the years. I appreciate their support during the difficult time of my cat's transition to that place we call "rainbow bridge".

I've been going to this vet for years, first with a dog that I had for 15 years, and more recently…read morewith a new puppy. I speak from the heart when I tell you that there are no words that can fully describe the level of commitment, care, and compassion that this vet has shown my pets. My dog who lived to 15 had a series of health issues, and Companion went above and beyond to provide him with great care. I truly believe they prolonged his life. When he passed away, Companion sent me a card signed by every member of the staff, each with a handwritten note. It was an incredibly meaningful and unexpected gesture during a time of intense grief. My take on the bad reviews? Companion is not an emergency room, nor do they claim to be. Despite that fact, there are some reviewers here who seem to assume that Companion is a Wal-Mart of pet services and therefore should be able to do everything. That's just plain ignorance on the part of the reviewer. If your part is having an emergency, there are many resources online to direct you to a nearby emergency room. But for standard veterinary and grooming needs, Companion Oak Park is the best I've found in the Chicago area.

Dr Cheryle and vet tech Jacqueline are AMAZING…read more The front office manager is the worst and the reception staff as equally as bad. All they care about is money not your pet. If you go there make sure you ONLY see Dr Cheryle or Jacqueline Beware of the "Manager" of the place as she will yell and swear at you.

I have been taking my cats here for over 20 years, always amazing. Dr Park is kind and very…read moreknowledgeable. Staff is amazing as well. I highly recommend this establishment.

No app neded! Yust I like. Great service. Profesional and not expenssive. Highly recomended!!!read more