Please, if your pet is sick, take them to a real vet or call another home vet service. Dr…read more DiBartolo is a lovely woman and is very knowledgeable. However, I cannot recommend her for completing any sort of technical/medical procedure on an animal. I've waited about a month to make sure my reaction to this event wasn't purely emotional. I still feel compelled to warn people against this vet, so here goes: Our beagle Bell had a recurring mast cell tumor that blew up on a Friday afternoon. By Saturday, Bell's leg was very swollen and we called Dr. DiBartolo to come to our house to evaluate the situation. I have no doubt that her diagnosis (that the tumor had hit Bell's lymphatic and blood system) was spot-on. She was kind and gentle and honestly, pretty awesome, during the evaluation. Our plan was to give Bell pain meds and take her to her regular vet the next day, mostly likely for euthanasia. Before Dr. DiBartolo left, she suggested we try to relieve the leg swelling by draining some of the fluid. That was when things went straight to hell. Dr. DiBartolo jabbed a huge needle in the affected area, "hit bone" and then left the room to go get an anesthetic shot. I am not in a medical field and I know you numb the area before, not AFTER you begin a procedure. I've had pets all my life and been the vet my fair share for shots & such. I would say Dr. D's technique is inexperienced at best. She did not seem comfortable AT ALL using a needle in any capacity. BONUS: My husband and I were acting as the vet techs, holding our poor crying pup still during this mess. Bell was clearly dying from this cancer, but before Dr. D got her hands on our girl, she was pretty happy and calm. After the botched "draining" Bell could not calm down, was bleeding everywhere and could barely hobble. We were pretty traumatized, as was Bell, and we decided we couldn't make Bell wait another 24 hours to make it in to our regular vet. Dr. D gave Bell another pain shot to calm her down while we filled out the paperwork. She was visibly upset that we did not want to order her "pet memory box" but instead only opted for the clay pawprint. Dr. D attempted to use the last few minutes of Bell's life getting that paw print. Blubbering & trying to say goodbye to my beloved pet, I had to tell Dr. D to back off because she wasn't getting the picture that I wanted some time with my dog! To brighten the mood, Dr. D's cell phone went off several times throughout the draining & euthanasia. It was super-awesome to hear LMFAO singing to us as our pet was suffering. After Bell had passed, Dr. D went out to her car to get a blanket to wrap Bell in for transport. She came back in griping about a parking ticket she'd received in the last hour. Dr. D had parked her car IN the crosswalk at the corner of our block. Our street is not busy at all and there were plenty of other places she could have parked. But she didn't. She parked in the crosswalk and got a ticket. And then complained about it to a couple who had just put their pet to sleep. If I hadn't already been out of my mind with grief, I would have had some choice words for this woman, but my husband just offered to pay for her ticket to shut her up. So yes, she effectively guilted us out of another $55 on top of the $800 Sunday visit/euthanasia. If you want to put your sick pet through the most excruciating version of euthanasia possible, by all means, call Dr. DiBartolo. On the other hand, I am still sick with guilt that we didn't just wait to get our girl to her regular vet and wish that we had never found Dr. DiBartolo's phone number.

While I was not there, Dr. DiBartolo was there for my mother and her cat when she was needed. It…read moretook no time for my mother to make the appointment and Dr. DiBartolo was there promptly, even with a snow storm! It is the third cat of ours that has passed in the past 6 months (one was almost 18 years old and grew up with me from kittenhood, my Florida kitty was less than two but had a stomach disease, and the last little guy was older and had a hard time moving around and eating, I swear we are not bad pet owners, just a bad year for them!). When it rains it pours, right? Anyways, it was an emotional time for my mother and very hard on her that I was not there, but Dr. DiBartolo was very understanding and helpful. I am forever in her debt not just for being there for the animals, but for being there for my mother during a hard time as well. The little guy had a great life and there was nothing anyone could do to make it last longer, so she put him down in his own home with a no stress atmosphere. Dr. DiBartolo stayed and conversed with my mother for a while and by the time she called me she was sad, but was okay! My mother has husky sled dogs so they got a quick (free) check up as well! I would highly recommend this wonderful woman who took such great care of my family! My mother (Kristine) is very grateful and will forever call Dr. DiBartolo. If it helps, it says Chicago house calls but my mother is all the way out in Arlington Heights, so Dr. DiBartolo does make the trip outside of city limits. Thank you!

Dr. Z came to my house to help my 17 year old cat who was not doing well. He was incredibly caring…read moreto my cat and also to me. He gave us medication to try and keep her comfortable. Unfortunately we had to make the humane decision a few days later to put her to sleep. Again, he came out and was so compassionate. He was also able to give my dog some medication to help with an eye infection. Cannot recommend Dr. Z enough! Thank you so much for all your help during a very difficult time.

Dr Z & Natalie were wonderful! My cats are rescues and much less stressful to be treated in the…read morehome . Dr very knowledgeable

Dr. Klein was recommended to us by my friend Betty and Izabela. My mom's 21 year old Chocolate Lab…read more(Onyx) which I was very much attached to as I volunteered at the shelter (Joliet Animal Control) from where he was rescued at 2 years of age and being a dark dog and so big he was was so overlooked. My mom adopted him in 2007 and fast forward to 1/11/25 he was not doing good not being able to stand up and overall sick with arthritis. He was given a very loving and peaceful transition from Dr. Klein today. I can not stress enough what a compassionate and professional Dr. Klein is. I called this am and he moved things around to accommodate us. I can not stress enough about how wonderful Dr. Klein is and even though we are heart broken by the loss of our wonderful friend Onyx we are relived that he was given a dignified, peaceful, loving and compassionate way to transition. People like Dr. Klein deserve a special place in heaven. Thank you Dr. Klein for your kind words, for being loving to our old dear friend and for being an wonderful person the world needs more people like you. I will forever be grateful to you for today. To the people that may face this and are looking for a home veterinarian to perform euthanasia to relive your furry friend from pain or sickness; I know good byes are hard and emotional but try to remain calm while the process is happening and let your friend feel love and comfort. Once they are gone release your emotions as often they are looking for your security and being upset makes them nervous. It's hard I know but try. Yvonne

My elderly n-laws had a dog that was15 years old and just not doing well. Today, the dog lay down…read moreon the patio and could no longer move. Dr Dale A Klein, DVM of Home Veterinary Care was recommended by our usual vet. I called Dr Klein and explained the situation. He was so kind and compassionate. He was especially concerned that the dog was outside and we were expecting rain. He canceled one of his appointments and moved some others so he could come right away. He gave us a time frame and was there in the time promised. When he arrived, his demeanor was such that we were immediately at ease with him. He was kind and gentle with the dog as he explained the procedure with us. The procedure went very well and our dog passed very peacefully. I would highly recommend Dr Klein. He does home visits for most aspects of pet care. And if it is that time when your pet is too sick to go on, he is the kind of doctor you want taking care of your furbaby.

I found this vet via my old vet when we decided that it would be in our cats best interest not to…read moredrag them to the vet every time we thought they were sick. Our kitties are elderly and definitely having some issues BUT heading to the vet stresses them to the max. Problem no more! Xpectavet to the rescue. I called and got an appointment for the following day at 730-8p...wait...what?! You can come to my house after my work, yes! This is amazing. Dr Dina was great. She listened to the history of our kitties and was extremely intuitive about what potentially could be going on. She quickly drew a UA, blood work, clipped the nails, expressed anal glands, gave a pain shot, offered antibiotics, etc. and her trusty assistant Olga really did a great job trying to calm and hold the cats still. Both of these woman were fantastic! I was truly impressed with them. I'm hoping she can help us out and our cat stops having her stress issues. I'm definitely planning on using these guys moving forward. Yes, it's pricey Yes, the service was fantastic Yes, they were able to view our kitties in their natural environment Yes, they have super convenient hours and fast response time. Totally worth a try. I loved them.

What do you do when you have a 20 year old cat with terrible car anxiety (vomiting, crying, and…read morestays freaked out and sick for a week) and he suddenly starts crying all night for no reason? Luckily for me I found Dr. Dina through Xpectavet. Dr. Dina comes in the evening to see our kitty Bear, and she is amazing, Her initial visit was a godsend and the blood work results were back in a couple of days and she had us change his diet and put him on some sub-q fluids for his aging kidneys. Nothing too expensive or extreme, because he is an old kitty - we aren't trying to get him to live forever, we just want him comfy and at home. She also trimmed his nails, cleaned his ears, and was so amazing with him, you can tell she loves animals. When he suddenly developed a sore under his chin, she came out quickly and took care of him. She prescribed some pain Medicine and it is easy to order online and I had it shipped to my work. Everything is reasonably priced. The fees are all in line with what other vets charge, Yes, you pay an extra fee for the house call. But it is well worth it. I don't think I could subject our kitty to car rides anymore at his age, I really worry that the stress of the car ride would give him a stroke. Anyone who has a cat who hates cars this much will understand. Before Dr. Dina we hadn't taken him to see a vet in at least two years because the last car trip was so horrific for him. I also love that she comes in the evening. The convenience alone is worth it, Also - Amazing patient service, she replies quickly to emails and calls, and even had me send a pic of his chin so she could see it before she came out to see him. Xpectavet and Dr. Dina are the best thing we could ever have found for our kitty, and I'm so glad we did find her!

I can't say enough good things about Compassionate Veterinary Hospice and the care they gave our…read moredog Zooey. Over the last six months, their team came to our home for regular hospice visits to help manage Zooey's pain and chronic conditions while guiding us through quality-of-life decisions. That ongoing support made such a difference. And when it was time to say goodbye, Zooey's passing was gentle, calm, and free of pain and anxiety. Dr. Shanan helped us say goodbye to another beloved dog in 2021, and since then I've known that if we ever faced this situation again, this is the kind of care I would want for our pets. The entire staff was wonderful. I called countless times for medication refills and schedule changes, and every single interaction was met with patience and kindness. And a very special thank you to our nurse, Irene, who spent many hours helping us navigate the rollercoaster of Zooey's conditions. Her knowledge, patience, and compassion meant so much to us. She has a sense of humor and a wonderfully matter-of-fact way of explaining difficult things that made overwhelming conversations feel manageable. I wish more people knew that hospice care like this can start earlier than you might think. CVH gave us advice and tools to help make end-of-life decisions, without any pressure one way or the other. So if your dog has a terminal illness or is nearing the end of their life, don't be afraid to start -- it doesn't mean you're giving up or are ready to say goodbye. It simply means you're ready to focus on managing symptoms and making the days you have left as comfortable as possible, rather than diagnosing causes or looking for cures. Highly recommend.

I would recommend the team at Compassionate Veterinary Hospice widely and enthusiastically. Caring…read morefor our 150 lb mastiff in the last six months of his life was a full time job with lots of challenging logistics and emotions; however, the staff, nurse Kim, and Dr. Shanan made these circumstances full of peace and relief amidst the labor and heartache, and at a price that was very affordable compared to the alternative option of frequent hospital visits. We knew this would be a good fit from the first intake call where both Kim and Dr. Shanan really took their time to understand goose and us, what we were going thru and what we needed to transition deliberately and gently. We settled on a plan with weekly nurse visits, as needed virtual check ins, emergency calls, and emergency kit, and a few at home procedures. We learned how to administer IV fluids, a mountain load of pills and supplements (the herbal supplements probably gave goose back a few months of walking, healing the sores on his feet from liver degradation as if magically), and even how to massage him in certain places. The at home procedures were hours long and hard, but their team of three came prepared with skill, patience, and compassion. Kims weekly visits provided a touchstone of care and a place to make sure meds and care was up to date. Coupled with on call virtual visits, we felt we had what we needed (and having the emergency kit was also an immense comfort) On the night of Goose's passing, Dr. Shanan knew exactly the right disposition to support gooses transition, and our grieving. It was a beautiful and heartbreaking evening but I experienced a lot of peace because of his care. I hope I receive as much care as Goose did on the day I transition! We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this team to help us navigate a very challenging few months and will absolutely utilize these services in the future when needed. My gratitude is overflowing.

My dog has been going to Boulevard for years and they have always taken such good care of her. She…read moreactually loves going to the vet because she gets so much love and attention there! They are incredibly compassionate, but also practical and understand when you might want to take the route of less intervention because of financial burden. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Maya has been a long time patient at Boulevard and has become a frequent flyer in her elder years…read more In all our many appointments, they have always been kind, patient, compassionate, and understanding of everything going on with her. They really listen and take my opinions and perspectives seriously. From the front desk team to the techs to the doctors, everyone is lovely! We moved a few years ago and it would be so much more convenient to find another vet, but I never even considered it. The hour commute is worth it for the high quality care she receives!

Otti was diagnosed with inflammation of the eyes, most likely irritated by ingrown eyelashes. Dr…read moreCzapor as usual gave him a thorough eye and vitals check. Prescribed eye drops with antibiotic and steroids. In just one day I see a big improvement in the redness of his eyes. CSR Claudia texted an early greeting to see how he was doing. Really appreciate that extra TLC. Thank God for Metropolitan Veterinary team. We will enjoy the holiday weekend much better now.

Constantly trying to upsell. Very corporate. The vet was unwilling to give her opinion unless she…read moregave my Dog $400 worth of tests. She spent a total of three minutes with my dog, Wrote a prescription because I insisted and charged me 200. For three minutes. Most of my time was with a very nice who vet tech Who is probably only making slightly more than minimum wage. There is a lot going on about how Private Equity is buying out vet practices and 'corporatizing' them and my experience at this vet really exemplified this. The whole point is to run up the bill with a lot of tests and then tell you they are offering 'superior' care.

Susan, It is very disgraceful for you to put down someone who helped you with your dog. If Dr…read more Manyam was so horrible of a person as you describe him, then why did you stay???? You still received his services, and I am very sure that the little dog turned out fine. I have known Dr. Manyam for the past 15yrs. Every single pet I have had has received services from Dr. Manyam. He keeps his office very clean and neat. I am honored to have him as my vet. Dr. Manyam is very straight to the point on his diagnosis, he is understanding, and compassionate. Dr. Manyam loves his job as well as his clients. His heart is tremendous, he can't always guarantee miracles, but he puts his heart into his profession. I am a huge animal lover of dogs, and very picky on vets. I am very grateful and appreciative of meeting Dr. Manyam, and have gotten to know him over the years as a real person that cares. It is sad that you put down someone in such a low and humiliating way, especially to make fun of his ethnic background is horrible. I have recommended several people to Dr. Manyam, and they still keep seeing him because they like his services. I recommend him to anyone who reads this. God bless you Dr. Manyam :0)

I have known Dr. Manyam for 20 years. He is kind, compassionate and a caring Doctor. He also does…read morenot over charge like most Doctors who are in in only for the money. He takes appointment only and he is always on time. if you call for an emergency, he will respond in a timely manner. This statement by Susan, "He's hardcore Indian and hard to understand at times - I also noticed there was NO staff, just him", is a Racist statement. Dr. Manyam is a professional and works alone to cut costs to the consumer. I can only say if you take your pets to Dr. Manyam you will not be disappointed! Thanks, Martin Olichwier