BluePearl Pet Hospital

Staff was very friendly and genuinely concerned about the welfare of my pet. They seemed to have done thorough exam and testing to diagnose my cat's condition. My only problem is the expense involved. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and my husband just passed away suddenly with no life insurance. I asked about a senior discount or payment plan but was told none available My bill was $933 which is nearly 2 months of my Social Security income. Needless to say, I will not be coming in for follow-up, having to let nature take it's course while I aggressively continue to treat on my own (cat severely constipated). Fortunately, cat actually doing better with a combination of treatment rec'd at Blue Pearl and my own intensive care. So in order to afford the good care staff provides here, you'd better be currently employed at a well-paying job; unfortunately, this is not me.

posted: 10/01/2023

Had to bring my sick cat here on a Sunday morning, when regular vet was closed. When we told the front desk intake person that her breathing was rapid, she was taken back immediately for treatment. The tech/aides we encountered were nice, and I really liked the vet. Dr. Horowitz was compassionate, yet honest about my cat's condition and prognosis. While she ultimately did not survive, I think that everything that could have been done for her was done. Yes, their services are expensive, but you are paying for more sophisticated testing and treatment and for the fact that there are very few 24-hour vet options in this area. I was satisfied with the attention and care given to my cat.

posted: 09/05/2023

This is more so an update from another review I left for the BluePearl at Skokie. My cat was not eating and vomiting, and he was prescribed anti vomiting and anti diarrhea medication. The next two days he continued not to eat, and I called my personal vet and Bluepearl. I was advised to bring him in for more examination. After an ultrasound, it found my poor cat had swallowed a vertical foreign body (a string) and needed emergency surgery. I was absolutely devastated. Thankfully, the BluePearl surgeon team and vets were so incredibly kind and helpful. They laid out exactly what needed to be done, as well as all the possibilities and costs. I was scared but I just wanted my cat to be okay. While the surgery was expensive because it was an emergency vet, I had the upmost confidence in the team handling his procedure. (I highly recommend getting pet insurance if you don’t already have it). Everything went smooth and I could not have been happier. He was sent home 2 days later and the team said he was one of the sweetest animals they had in care and they will miss him. Everyone I interacted with was compassionate and knowledgeable. He’s been home a day now and he’s back to his normal self. I’m just really thankful for the services BluePearl provided and would recommend to others for emergency services. ***UPDATE - 10 days later and the recheck exam showed simbas vitals look completely normal and his wound his healing very well! no more cone for the goober !!! :D He is completely back to himself again. I also really appreciate that since it was just recheck, they did not charge me again. I had a great experience here and would recommend others giving it a chance if their pet is in need.

posted: 04/18/2023

We noticed a lump on our dog’s throat and we took her to the BluePearl ER. She was sadly diagnosed with lymphoma, but they were able to diagnose her on that first visit saving valuable time. They also got her scheduled for an oncology appointment within a week with Dr. Boria. We began treatment immediately and Dr. Boria was able to get her cancer into remission. Our dog finished all her rounds of chemo with almost no side effects. We know it’s still a battle every day, but right now she is as happy as a lark with no signs of her disease. We have been given the gift of more time with the best dog we’ve ever owned. I highly recommend Blue Pearl for emergency and immediate care, as well as specialty care. Everyone who works there is very knowledgeable and professional.

posted: 10/02/2023

We have used Blue Pearl several times over the past many years and used to have very positive experiences. This week however, my vet called them because our cat has a cancerous tumor that needs to be surgically removed asap. The surgeon said she wouldn't remove it without an oncology visit first however, they can't fit us in for a month. Well, in a month, our cat will have died. Unbelievable. We then went with Vet Speciality Center in Bannockburn and not only were they compassionate but they understood the situation and took us right away. What has happened to Blue Pearl? It is so disappointing, especially when you have a sick pet that is deeply loved. I would suggest staying away from Blue Pearl. There are other emergency clinics on the North Shore that are so much better.

posted: 10/06/2023