We have known doc Brakeville many years he attends our church. He was our vet with our Skippy dog for 13 years he helped him to cross the rainbow Bridge. He now doctors our Patches. Best vet I know and I have been to several in the Alton area. Read Less

Told me our dog had a horrible kidney problem (claimed the lab results were the worst he'd ever seen) and had to be on a special food - and would only allow me to get the food through him. Was rude and refused when I asked for a copy of the prescription for the food. Also said ongoing costly tests were needed to monitor the supposed problem. Long story short, his hostile attitude when questioned made me uncomfortable so we switched vets. When the lab reports were finally forwarded (after many created delays on the part of Beltline), our new vet said the lab reports were perfectly normal and there was nothing wrong with his kidneys. They ran their own tests just to be sure. Even more upsetting than the money scam was that the tests were so uncomfortable for our dog. Read Less