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5.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of the care my family's animals have received, this place is 5 star all the way (and in my case, that period extends over 14 years already).However, keep in mind that there are numerous vets...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Several years ago this place charged me $1200.00 and told me they put my ill cat to sleep. What happened: I went to pick up my cat after a brief vacation and he was dead. I'm like "GIve me my cat!"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not all vets will see bunnies, but thankfully the Blum Animal Hospital does. As other reviews have noted, Blum can be very busy at times, but they are completely professional and when I show up for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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I recently took my 17 week old puppy in for an ear infection. The people I had corrasponded with were delightful and warm as were the staff in the front. Dr. Jacobs was the vet I ended up seeing. She didn't explain anything to me not what she was doing to my puppy nor why. This woman was cold and uncaring she treated me and my little puppy like an inconvience. She gave him vaccines with out my ok (i planned on going to petco for affordable vaccines in 2 days) she tried to pressure me into a vaccine I was agianst and also my trusted vet of 12yrs had advised against.I asked her for information on nuetering she replied "what do you want to know!" this woman was rude abraisive and I would never let her touch any of my pets again. My advise is to make sure you don't get Dr Jacobs when go to Blum she is definintly giving the establishment a bad name.
openlist - user review - 08/28/2009
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking my cat to Blum for the past seven years - not once have I been let down. They have a clean facility, friendly and helpful staff, and doctors that are both compassionate and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have taken my dog here for the last 8 years, and I've always been very happy with the experience. Yes, they aren't the cheapest vet, and yes, they are very busy. However, the wait is still no more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FABULOUS experience! I went To Blum Animal Hospital for a second opinion at the urging of my neighbors, most of whom take their pets there. Great decision, PERIOD! My Golden, Bo, was suddenly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've always gotten good care here, but it is both expensive and an awfully long wait, no matter how much advance notice you give for your appointments. If you're going to Blum anyway, you probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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I travel to Blum Animal Hospital from the Northern Suburbs because there is not another place like it. The service is excellent! I wish my kids' pediatrician had the same customer service attitude and...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I still find everyone's negative comments so annoying and ignorant. So much talk about price. Get a pet rock, people, seriously. And complaining that there's no overnight staff? That's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have an older dog with arthritis. I called to have her pain medications refilled. When I went in to pick them up, there were only a few pills in the bottle. I asked why, and they said the doctor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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If you have money to burn this is the place for you! They totally play on your love for your animal and do EVERY TEST IMAGINABLE. I went to another vet following my $2000 procedure here and the othe...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have taken my cat (who has several chronic health problems) to Blum and Dr. Schul for 6 years, and it is fine. The waiting area can be hard, but that's true at all vets. The front desk staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What this place comes down to is philosophy...if you will spend any money and do any procedure to extend your animal's life, they will gladly help you do that. When our 13-year-old cat with kidney...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I was a little nervous to go here after reading all the terrible reviews BUT....I thought it was fine. I found the Vets and Vet techs friendly as well as the front desk staff. Our vet, I forget...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my cat in for a second opinion because he was itching so badly and his previous treatment wasn't helping. I thought I was going to leave confirming that my cat has bad allergies and paying a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will NEVER go here again! DO NOT GO HERE THEY WANT YOUR $$$. I cannot believe how uncaring and insensitive the doctor I dealt with was. I have had the misfortune of seeing a different doctor every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pure hype and practices overtreatment leading to expensive bills. I moved from a small town where I worked for a vet as an assistant and thought I would give Blum a try.The basic shots...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a cat owner and lover, I have horror stories of past vet visits that makes me VERY weary of new vets. When my partner and I adopted our new cat from Tree House, they strongly suggested we consider...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To put it simply, Dr. Georgesen and the staff at Blum Animal Hospital saved my dog's life. They took us in as new clients when I called there, frantic, because my dog had gotten ahold of 2 advils and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so where do I start.. (There's so much to say.. Let me warm up my fingers..)My, first visit to Blum was when my dog Miccah (on my profile picture) was really sick - dog flu?-. I yelped and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They are the best! The entire staff is so sweet and accommodating. My boyfriend and I adopted a dog from a shelter. Unfortunately we were faced with our poor lab being very sick because she was abused...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've held back from reviewing this place, so I could try to review it calmly and tactfully and leave emotion out of it... but you know what? When you've had a cat since you were 16, it's hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My reason for coming here is not pleasant and shouldn't be mentioned, so I won't. Though, I will mention that I had a gentle and compassionate visit with Dr. Feng who spoke empathetically and in a low...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since writing this review Dr. Finan has left Blum. Before she left she went over our cats' medical histories, particularly our senior cat's history as our senior has experienced serious medical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to Blum almost 8 years ago when my dog Harley was suffering from bladder cancer. I ran into an old friend from high-school who is a vet, and was lamenting over the poor care...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Against my better judgment, and after years of taking my two Boston Terriers to Banfield on Elston for vet care, I wanted to try something different and I was thinking that maybe this type of place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In our case, man's best friend needs to learn how to chew! One of my best friend's has a HUGE doberman- and by huge- I mean over 115lbs of pure muscle. He comes up to my chest when he is standing on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blum does a good job with the actual medical care, but they cost 3 to 4 times what other animal hospitals and vets in the area do and those places do just as good a job. You just end up paying more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone here is super caring and friendly. They didn't make me wait too long past my appt time, even with a waiting room full of animals...and I totally respect that. The doctor was sweet and gentle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we've been taking our dog gus to blum based on a referral. dr. dann is a fantastic and very gentle and informative vet who is able to answer all of our questions with ease. but the real reason i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have two extremely large Tabby cats named Prada and Gucci (aka Mr. Poops and Gucky) that have anger issues and "pooping in the car carrier" issues when it's time to go to the vet. They freak out so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Blum! When my little Russell needed some surgery, you did the job just right! Here are some folks I'd like to thank:The ladies who helped me at the front desk: Thank you for your help and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't think this deserves a three star but two stars is a bit too low.Our appointment was scheduled for 6:30 pm. Two other people came in after us and went into the waiting room before we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's make this easy for everyone.Blum is great for wealthy Gold Coast matrons and Yuppies who equate expense with quality. Beyond that they're coasting on an old reputation that has long since faded....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I became a new pet owner, I took my cat to the closest vet to my home. When it became obvious that my cat was seriously ill and not just suffering from a case of "adjusting to the stress of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my cat here yesterday for routine checkup and shots; I would recommend Blum to anyone based on my experience yesterday. Beginning with the front desk staff: they were attentive, greeting me the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took our little Oliver, our guinea pig, here today with a broken tooth. We were greeted right away and didn't have to wait long to see the doctor, who was excellent. The place was incredibly clean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking my cat here since I got him 4 years ago and it's a nice place. I think it's kind of expensive, but I think all vets in the city are that expensive. Dr. Finan is my go to gal whenever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Chicago, someone suggested that I try Blum. I did. I had the fortune of seeing Dr. Jacobs... and I was thrilled with the service there. I have brought all of my animals there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just reminded again today how wonderful this place is. I first starting using Blum when I adopted a kitty from PAWS with a plethora of health problems. The front office staff are friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having a not-so-spectacular visit at our first vet, Blum Animal Hospital is a breath of fresh air! The staff is soooo wonderful, and Dr. Faigle is great (and open to discussing alternative...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our dogs have been patients at Blum for more than 14 years. My first pug's trainer recommended Dr. Rubin at Blum when I knew nothing about vets. He treated my pug through health and eventually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only taken my guinea pigs here since those are the only pets I have plus a rabbit. I live across the street and one of my guinea pigs actually pulled her nail out! She was bleeding everywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two bad experiences here. One where I brought my cat in for a dental procedure and they left a plastic bracelet around her back leg that was too tight for me to cut off so I had to bring her...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
8 years ago I would have given this place 5 stars. The vets I used to see are no longer there. Now they have vets that have poor bedside manner and several have limited experience/knowledge. All...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been taking my two cats to Dr. April Finan at Blum for about three years. Are they expensive? Yes, but you're also talking to a gal who would go to ANY length to provide her cats with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my dog here to get a general exam to make sure she was OK to travel and I can't say enough good things about this place. Professional, thorough, kind, thoughtful, considerate--just a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been taking my pup here for over a year now and have had nothing but great experiences! All of the staff are very kind and friendly and they explain everything to you very nicely. I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Blum in several years, but I just reviewed my current vet (Mayfair Animal Clinic, which I love) and I was reminded I should review this place, too. Let me start off by saying, if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Blum is not a good animal hospital. You are definitely a number there and I don't think they give a darn about animals there anymore. I chose them on a receommendation from a friend and I quickly switched to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have taken my two dogs here for approximately two years. For the following reasons, I've decided to take them elsewhere. First, the prices are ridiculously high, and I have caught several billing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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I took my dog to Blum for about a year after finally deciding that enough was enough. I went in for a routine physical and they called me later and told me that my dog had a parasite called giardia. They told...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live around the corner from this place, so I started taking my tiny dog there from the beginning. This place is wonderful, and I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else. I have mostly seen Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype this place is given. I stopped going to them several years ago due to the following reasons:1. Massive overtreatment leading to enormous bills for simple procedures.2....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK - Let's get the particulars out of the way. Yes, this place is expensive. But not having gone to another vet in a long time, I'm not sure what to compare it to anyway.Now on to the care. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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I have been at Blum for 3 years now - and have nothing but great experiences to share. The staff loves my pets as much as I do and they treat them better than many human physicians do.I have been to o...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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I had been going to Blum for about 10 years and at first loved the place. They diagnosed my puppy who was very sick. But over time the more senior vets left and a new breed has come in and their goal is to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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I had been going to Blum for about 10 years and at first loved the place. They diagnosed my puppy who was very sick. But over time the more senior vets left and a new breed has come in and their goal ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've read the other reviews below and I am sobered by them.However, my experience for my dog has been great for two years.I moved to Rogers Park from San Francisco and started going to a VCA on Devon...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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I honestly do not know why people continue to take their dogs to this place. WHO CARES if Oprah used to take her dogs there --- that was like 10 years ago and SHE HERSELF never took her dogs there - her staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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terribel vet facility! they over charge and are so snobby! the staff doesn't smile and they are just plain unfriendly. i will never, ever go back there. i found a much better vet in lincoln park.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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The staff at Blum are so rude and uncaring. They are not helpful and everytime I call they are just downright rude and unhelpful. It is just an assembly line in their and their customer service is simply non...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Blum animal hospital is increasingly more and more difficult to work with. Anytime you call or routine things like vacc records they treat you like dirt! I really don' think they care about the dogs...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I had to take Sake for her check up, I checked on yelp for the best vets. I have to say, they did an outstanding job on Sake. We didn't have to wait, we got an appointment at a reasonable time,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Turk is definitely the way to go. She was amazing with my scared little Chihuahua puppy. No one forced anything on me, just presented me with lots of options. Yes there was some waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am an animal sort of person, and when I adopted my first cat, I knew the good thing to do was to have it check out by a vet- just in case. I decided to give Blum a try. Sam, our kitty is old. He's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My little street kitty cost me around $800 for a neutering and follow up shots.Big money, considering the little scamp was completely free.I choose Blum because they're clean, knowledgeable and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Blum was recommended to me by another vet when I moved here. They have world class diagnostic capabilites and they are an AAHA certified hospital which means they have maintained the highest of standards for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to Chicago 8 years ago, my wonderful vet in Minnesota (part of the U of M veterinary school faculty) recommended Blum for my Shar-peis and my cat. Blum has been incredible. The cat is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking my two dogs to Blum for a year now. Yes, it's expensive, but I'd gladly pay the price if I thought I was getting good care.Every freakin' time I've been there I've had to wait at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because it cost us $142 for a 15 minute examination of my cat. So, on the expensive side. However, we waited for 5 minutes max before we were seen by the vet who was very courteous and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my animals here for years-- back when Blum was still there. It used to be the best in the city and then it became too popular and I honestly think they couldn't handle the growth. The care...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there once just for a routine check-up for my cat. I was pleased with the kind of service I got, but after reading the horror stories on here about Dr. Rubin and Dr. Dann, I'm reluctant to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much what Parker said. I think Blum is a good veterinary clinic, but I didn't like the assembly-line feeling I got while waiting 45 minutes for the appointment to start. Kitty and I were with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure it's a good vet clinic (I only took my dog twice, once for a visit and once for spaying) but you probably need to sell a kidney to afford it! First vist took less than 10 min and they charged...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blum Blum Blum, expensive expensive expensive.. Yup, no doubt about it. But some things in life, like my dog, are worth it. I just got my puppy back to perfect health. The other folks that were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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I took my two cats to this vet for over three years. I would not recommend it. In fact, looking back, I regret it. All the vets I encountered there would never give me a choice of care, they made the decisions...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have brought my 2 cats here since I got them at the age of 6 weeks. They are now 11 yrs old. The staff has always been nice and I have always been happy w/ my vet, Dr. Faigle. I don't find they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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A vet who is no longer at Blum was treating my Boston's eye ulcer. She prescribed eye ointment which was past the expiration date. They apologized and just said it would be not as potent. I said "then...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If my Manya could speak, she would have never told you anything bad about anybody because that's how loving and forgiving she was. If she was around, you would never be able to pass her by because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had 25 years of experience with veterinarians in several U.S. cities, but nothing prepared me for the rude, indifferent, incompetent and unnecessarily expensive treatment my cats and I received...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Chicago from San Francisco awhile ago, and still kinda go between the two. My dog's main vet is still in San Francisco - he's willingly my go-to guy (a privelege I kinda abuse, but eh,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!Dr. Finan is our "primary care" vet and Dr. Faigle is our acupuncture go to - both of them are absolutely great. All the vets here have been a saving grace for my two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We started taking our pup to Blum, and after our 4th or 5th visit, we switched. They are by no means a bad vet, but we were looking for less of an assembly-line approach to treatment. When we had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dr April Finan: It's all about Dr Finan. Our cat just was diagnosed diabetic, and Dr Finan's been awesome, calling to check in, and not billing us for a lot of extraneous BS. She's gregarious and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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I have seen Dr Dann at Blum several times. He is very clinical and monotone. I can't tell if he is really passionate about what he is doing. Plus, it seems like a factory in there. I always have to wait at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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This place is a zoo. I never get the same doctor twice, the doctors come and go. (I wonder why?) These people are test happy and run up my bill like the national debt. It is clean, I will say that. But if...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going for years, when my first dog got ill, Dr. Dann was very compassionate, and always returned calls. When the time came to make that terrible decision, they were helpful. The rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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I began taking my dog to Blum Animal hospital when I moved in to the neighborhood. I always had the impression that the vets there were very professional and knowledgeable, but I frequently felt rush...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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I've been taking my healthy dog there since adopting him a year and a half ago, and have already spent about $800 on routine checkups, "add-on" services, standard medications and vacation health certi...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great animal vet. The veterinarians are always super nice and explain their recommendations. I had a scare a few years back with my dog having really low platelets...although I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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They are very experienced and well informed. Definitely a little pricey but service and hours are really good. Parking on the street is difficult but the lot behind their building is free and usuall...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
people have told me this place is expensive. having no point of reference (this is the only place i have taken my dog since I have lived in the city), i don't know. but they are always courteous,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blum is where we take our two cats when they need their annuals. PAWS recommended them to us & we weren't disappointed. The vets are excellent & they really try to stick on schedule with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Dr. Rubin is knowledgeable, straightforward, and caring. And, he has a sense of humor, too. All the Blum doctors and staff understand my pets are part of my family, and they are friendly and respectful. Few...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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I started taking my dog here about two years ago by recommendation from my old vet. My dog doesn't seem to have any complaints and neither do I. The vets here are really good. They are experienced wit...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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The staff at blum are always happy to see you and your pet. I swear the people are so passionate about preventative care for your animal. They will even call you if you miss your annual checkup.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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I use to take my old dobie to them as i lived in that area at the time. the staff is wonderful with animals and talks to them and treats them like little people. and they always have treats on hand to give...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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I use to take my old dobie to them as i lived in that area at the time. the staff is wonderful with animals and talks to them and treats them like "little people". and they always have treats on hand ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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I started visiting Blum when I got my first puppy. They are a wonderful animal hospital. There are several vets there, and in an urgent situation they are always able to get me in right away. The staff is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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