13 Reviews

Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center

McHenry, Illinois
General Info
Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center in McHenry delivers motion-responsive care. Every decision flows from the animal’s posture and pace building calm rhythmically for families across Illinois. Exam area entry systems enable pets to establish anchors such as preferred chairs or corners and familiar paths walked twice before initiating physical contact. When staff members approach they replicate canine body curves so if a dog leans left they match the arc. A cat's body becomes rigid while human hands lower and their posture becomes relaxed. The function of silence surpasses speech by marking transitions while avoiding pressure buildup. The pet leads. The session follows. Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center delivers veterinary services which include digestive health management endocrine disorder observation and orthopedic assessment alongside pain relief strategies dietary guidance and chronic disease surveillance. Service delivery occurs exclusively when physical cues indicate readiness through forward ear positioning, even breathing patterns, and untucked tails. The disturbance of staff composure triggers a return to a neutral zone where foundational trust is reconstructed before any progress can occur. The instructions sent home demand unnatural movement-mirroring techniques at critical stress points such as before ascending stairs, prior to taking medicine, and when guiding rest. Lighting angles and scent locations are included so pets find consistent safety markers wherever they are in recovery. Pet owners in McHenry and beyond find Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center to be a place where movement becomes language silence turns into signal and care forms an unending loop that begins with shared presence instead of mere procedure.
Services
Cold Laser
Euthanasia
Grooming
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Tony Kraus
5 Apr 2018
REPORT
The staff was awsome and veary helpfull.. got my sick cat in right away and the price was great!! Thank you all for helping Tiger out.
Gurnee FlashCab
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
dr carlson and all your wonderful staff members both at riverside and grove i want to thank you all very much for taking an 1 1/2 hours out of your day and saving my little precious life june 2017, an... Read More
dr carlson and all your wonderful staff members both at riverside and grove i want to thank you all very much for taking an 1 1/2 hours out of your day and saving my little precious life june 2017, and bringing her back to her normal self, thanks for taking her under your wing, on sunday march 4th will be her 14th birthday and going strong and hopefully a lot longer with with all your knowledge and experienced staff, once again thank you and i have been mentioning you to other animal lovers Read Less
Michele Maroulis
5 Feb 2018
REPORT
We have been going to Dr Carlson for over 2 years.... this is the most amazing animal hospital that I have ever brought my fur babies to. I currently have 7 cats and 2 cane corsos and this team goes ... Read More
We have been going to Dr Carlson for over 2 years.... this is the most amazing animal hospital that I have ever brought my fur babies to. I currently have 7 cats and 2 cane corsos and this team goes above and beyond for me! And that includes the vet techs and receptionists too. I rate the whole team 5 stars hands down!!!!!! Read Less
Nancy Spesard
14 Jun 2017
REPORT
Simply put, I found this Dr. Carlson after my dog became extremely sick after eating a very popular brand of dog food. I took her to several vets and emergency clinics who stabilized her. Some of t... Read More
Simply put, I found this Dr. Carlson after my dog became extremely sick after eating a very popular brand of dog food. I took her to several vets and emergency clinics who stabilized her. Some of the vets were wonderful, but It was Dr. Carlson who got her on her feet again. I drive some 80 miles to get to this clinic. The staff is wonderful, the Clinic clean. Is it more expensive? This Isn't typical treatments that you find at most vets. I guess you get what you pay for. It is a very busy clinic, sometimes you have to wait. There seems to be a lot of people who bring their pets to this clinic. I think that in itself sums up what all these people think of Riverside Animal Clinic. And no, I don't work there. Thanks Riverside! Read Less
Cathie Neufeldt
5 Jun 2017
REPORT
We love Riverside Animal Hospital. We have taken our pets to many different vets trying to find the right fit. Their prices are justified. Riverside fits us fine. Dr. Carlson & staff gave us the optio... Read More
We love Riverside Animal Hospital. We have taken our pets to many different vets trying to find the right fit. Their prices are justified. Riverside fits us fine. Dr. Carlson & staff gave us the option to let our girl Aspen go to the Rainbow Bridge in his office or in our home. We chose our home where Aspen was most comfortable. The staff & Dr. Carlson let us say goodbye for as long as we needed. They also made us a keepsake of Aspens paw print. We are grateful for the respect & honesty they have given to us. Read Less
Savannah Sein
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
They were nice and real patient and good, but expensive. I was charged $40 for being shown my cat's xrays
Sinthya Dayment
18 Oct 2016
REPORT
We love this clinic. Yes you wait in a waiting room but it is nice and clean. The staff is attentive and receptive. Compared to many other vets the prices are similar or slightly higher. They always e... Read More
We love this clinic. Yes you wait in a waiting room but it is nice and clean. The staff is attentive and receptive. Compared to many other vets the prices are similar or slightly higher. They always explain information and take time to inform you of any decision you can make. They are willing to communicate with you about all information. We take our 2 cats and 2 dogs there for last 2 years. Read Less
Jaclyn W
13 Feb 2016
REPORT
Dr. Carlson and Dr. Olech are wonderful! My youngest Akita has severe allergies, Dr. Carlson's recommendations and holistic treatments are the only cure I've found that actually worked. I love that th... Read More
Dr. Carlson and Dr. Olech are wonderful! My youngest Akita has severe allergies, Dr. Carlson's recommendations and holistic treatments are the only cure I've found that actually worked. I love that the holistic test shows what he is sensitive to and I know what to avoid with him. Not only has Dr. Carlson helped my boy with severe allergies, he also cured my other dog of a fungal disease. My boy was in remission for just over a year and was recently sick again. Dr. Carlson cured him a 2nd time! I thought for sure I was going to put him down, but both doctors offered me many options, including vitamin C therapy, and within days he was 100% better!! I love that they also support raw feeding! I highly recommend Riverside Animal Clinic!!! Read Less
Amy Pieniazkiewicz
26 Oct 2015
REPORT
Dr. Carlson is amazing! I have been a client for many years and I have never had an emergency until this year. I called and they told me to bring my girl right in. They performed emergency sedation... Read More
Dr. Carlson is amazing! I have been a client for many years and I have never had an emergency until this year. I called and they told me to bring my girl right in. They performed emergency sedation and stitched her right up. I was able to pick her up that night. Both he and his staff were amazing and took excellent care of her and reassured me that she would be ok.Read Less
Jim S.
7 Sep 2015
REPORT
I took my cat in for an ear infection & spent the $500 recommended treatment. This is now the 3rd vet. It's been 2wks & my cat is still messed up. I went in for another checkup & waited over an hou... Read More
I took my cat in for an ear infection & spent the $500 recommended treatment. This is now the 3rd vet. It's been 2wks & my cat is still messed up. I went in for another checkup & waited over an hour in the waiting room to never see the doctor. The clinic had a bunch of double/triple bookings. I even asked the other customers what time they had their appt's and they had the same time as mine, which was already an hour past the appt time. I feel like the clinic just took my $575 (in total) & my cats still in so much pain. I don't even have money to take him to another doctor. So now, my cats sits in pain & the clinic does this to more customers. It's not right!!! Very upset! Read Less
Steve Karki
5 May 2015
REPORT
We've been using Riverside for over 2 yrs now for our Boston Terrier, for routine care/shots to a minor emergency here and there. No complaints at all. the staff has always been friendly and the Vets... Read More
We've been using Riverside for over 2 yrs now for our Boston Terrier, for routine care/shots to a minor emergency here and there. No complaints at all. the staff has always been friendly and the Vets are happy to answer questions and very accommodating. Top notch care in MY books! Read Less
Lana C.
29 Aug 2013
REPORT
I enjoyed my experience here and my puppy did too.  We were only there for a regular check up but everything went well and the doctor seemed knowledgeable.  I always give a place a second chance to im... Read More
I enjoyed my experience here and my puppy did too.  We were only there for a regular check up but everything went well and the doctor seemed knowledgeable.  I always give a place a second chance to impress me and based on my visit I will gladly come in again and have my dog in their care for any thing that can happen to my dog in the future (hopefully nothing bad happens).Everyone was very friendly and seemed to care about dog.  No complaints here. Read Less
susan.fostermom
26 Jun 2008
REPORT
I foster dogs for Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. and Riverside Animal Clinic supports our dog and cat rescue efforts. I have taken our fostered dogs to Dr. Shakir for medical care and he has been prompt in schedu... Read More
I foster dogs for Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. and Riverside Animal Clinic supports our dog and cat rescue efforts. I have taken our fostered dogs to Dr. Shakir for medical care and he has been prompt in scheduling, accurate in diagnosis and his treatments have been effective. He even picked up an ear infection in one of the dogs that we missed. Recommend this clinic. Read Less
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Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center

McHenry, Illinois
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1112 Front St
McHenry Illinois 60050
Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center in McHenry delivers motion-responsive care. Every decision flows from the animal’s posture and pace building calm rhythmically for families across Illinois. Exam area entry systems enable pets to establish anchors such as preferred chairs or corners and familiar paths walked twice before initiating physical contact. When staff members approach they replicate canine body curves so if a dog leans left they match the arc. A cat's body becomes rigid while human hands lower and their posture becomes relaxed. The function of silence surpasses speech by marking transitions while avoiding pressure buildup. The pet leads. The session follows. Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center delivers veterinary services which include digestive health management endocrine disorder observation and orthopedic assessment alongside pain relief strategies dietary guidance and chronic disease surveillance. Service delivery occurs exclusively when physical cues indicate readiness through forward ear positioning, even breathing patterns, and untucked tails. The disturbance of staff composure triggers a return to a neutral zone where foundational trust is reconstructed before any progress can occur. The instructions sent home demand unnatural movement-mirroring techniques at critical stress points such as before ascending stairs, prior to taking medicine, and when guiding rest. Lighting angles and scent locations are included so pets find consistent safety markers wherever they are in recovery. Pet owners in McHenry and beyond find Riverside Animal Clinic And Holistic Center to be a place where movement becomes language silence turns into signal and care forms an unending loop that begins with shared presence instead of mere procedure.
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Cold Laser
Euthanasia
Grooming
Surgery
Vaccinations
Tony Kraus
5 Apr 2018
REPORT
The staff was awsome and veary helpfull.. got my sick cat in right away and the price was great!! Thank you all for helping Tiger out.
Gurnee FlashCab
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
dr carlson and all your wonderful staff members both at riverside and grove i want to thank you all very much for taking an 1 1/2 hours out of your day and saving my little precious life june 2017, an... Read More
dr carlson and all your wonderful staff members both at riverside and grove i want to thank you all very much for taking an 1 1/2 hours out of your day and saving my little precious life june 2017, and bringing her back to her normal self, thanks for taking her under your wing, on sunday march 4th will be her 14th birthday and going strong and hopefully a lot longer with with all your knowledge and experienced staff, once again thank you and i have been mentioning you to other animal lovers Read Less
Michele Maroulis
5 Feb 2018
REPORT
We have been going to Dr Carlson for over 2 years.... this is the most amazing animal hospital that I have ever brought my fur babies to. I currently have 7 cats and 2 cane corsos and this team goes ... Read More
We have been going to Dr Carlson for over 2 years.... this is the most amazing animal hospital that I have ever brought my fur babies to. I currently have 7 cats and 2 cane corsos and this team goes above and beyond for me! And that includes the vet techs and receptionists too. I rate the whole team 5 stars hands down!!!!!! Read Less
Nancy Spesard
14 Jun 2017
REPORT
Simply put, I found this Dr. Carlson after my dog became extremely sick after eating a very popular brand of dog food. I took her to several vets and emergency clinics who stabilized her. Some of t... Read More
Simply put, I found this Dr. Carlson after my dog became extremely sick after eating a very popular brand of dog food. I took her to several vets and emergency clinics who stabilized her. Some of the vets were wonderful, but It was Dr. Carlson who got her on her feet again. I drive some 80 miles to get to this clinic. The staff is wonderful, the Clinic clean. Is it more expensive? This Isn't typical treatments that you find at most vets. I guess you get what you pay for. It is a very busy clinic, sometimes you have to wait. There seems to be a lot of people who bring their pets to this clinic. I think that in itself sums up what all these people think of Riverside Animal Clinic. And no, I don't work there. Thanks Riverside! Read Less
Cathie Neufeldt
5 Jun 2017
REPORT
We love Riverside Animal Hospital. We have taken our pets to many different vets trying to find the right fit. Their prices are justified. Riverside fits us fine. Dr. Carlson & staff gave us the optio... Read More
We love Riverside Animal Hospital. We have taken our pets to many different vets trying to find the right fit. Their prices are justified. Riverside fits us fine. Dr. Carlson & staff gave us the option to let our girl Aspen go to the Rainbow Bridge in his office or in our home. We chose our home where Aspen was most comfortable. The staff & Dr. Carlson let us say goodbye for as long as we needed. They also made us a keepsake of Aspens paw print. We are grateful for the respect & honesty they have given to us. Read Less
Savannah Sein
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
They were nice and real patient and good, but expensive. I was charged $40 for being shown my cat's xrays
Sinthya Dayment
18 Oct 2016
REPORT
We love this clinic. Yes you wait in a waiting room but it is nice and clean. The staff is attentive and receptive. Compared to many other vets the prices are similar or slightly higher. They always e... Read More
We love this clinic. Yes you wait in a waiting room but it is nice and clean. The staff is attentive and receptive. Compared to many other vets the prices are similar or slightly higher. They always explain information and take time to inform you of any decision you can make. They are willing to communicate with you about all information. We take our 2 cats and 2 dogs there for last 2 years. Read Less
Jaclyn W
13 Feb 2016
REPORT
Dr. Carlson and Dr. Olech are wonderful! My youngest Akita has severe allergies, Dr. Carlson's recommendations and holistic treatments are the only cure I've found that actually worked. I love that th... Read More
Dr. Carlson and Dr. Olech are wonderful! My youngest Akita has severe allergies, Dr. Carlson's recommendations and holistic treatments are the only cure I've found that actually worked. I love that the holistic test shows what he is sensitive to and I know what to avoid with him. Not only has Dr. Carlson helped my boy with severe allergies, he also cured my other dog of a fungal disease. My boy was in remission for just over a year and was recently sick again. Dr. Carlson cured him a 2nd time! I thought for sure I was going to put him down, but both doctors offered me many options, including vitamin C therapy, and within days he was 100% better!! I love that they also support raw feeding! I highly recommend Riverside Animal Clinic!!! Read Less
Amy Pieniazkiewicz
26 Oct 2015
REPORT
Dr. Carlson is amazing! I have been a client for many years and I have never had an emergency until this year. I called and they told me to bring my girl right in. They performed emergency sedation... Read More
Dr. Carlson is amazing! I have been a client for many years and I have never had an emergency until this year. I called and they told me to bring my girl right in. They performed emergency sedation and stitched her right up. I was able to pick her up that night. Both he and his staff were amazing and took excellent care of her and reassured me that she would be ok.Read Less
Jim S.
7 Sep 2015
REPORT
I took my cat in for an ear infection & spent the $500 recommended treatment. This is now the 3rd vet. It's been 2wks & my cat is still messed up. I went in for another checkup & waited over an hou... Read More
I took my cat in for an ear infection & spent the $500 recommended treatment. This is now the 3rd vet. It's been 2wks & my cat is still messed up. I went in for another checkup & waited over an hour in the waiting room to never see the doctor. The clinic had a bunch of double/triple bookings. I even asked the other customers what time they had their appt's and they had the same time as mine, which was already an hour past the appt time. I feel like the clinic just took my $575 (in total) & my cats still in so much pain. I don't even have money to take him to another doctor. So now, my cats sits in pain & the clinic does this to more customers. It's not right!!! Very upset! Read Less
Steve Karki
5 May 2015
REPORT
We've been using Riverside for over 2 yrs now for our Boston Terrier, for routine care/shots to a minor emergency here and there. No complaints at all. the staff has always been friendly and the Vets... Read More
We've been using Riverside for over 2 yrs now for our Boston Terrier, for routine care/shots to a minor emergency here and there. No complaints at all. the staff has always been friendly and the Vets are happy to answer questions and very accommodating. Top notch care in MY books! Read Less
Lana C.
29 Aug 2013
REPORT
I enjoyed my experience here and my puppy did too.  We were only there for a regular check up but everything went well and the doctor seemed knowledgeable.  I always give a place a second chance to im... Read More
I enjoyed my experience here and my puppy did too.  We were only there for a regular check up but everything went well and the doctor seemed knowledgeable.  I always give a place a second chance to impress me and based on my visit I will gladly come in again and have my dog in their care for any thing that can happen to my dog in the future (hopefully nothing bad happens).Everyone was very friendly and seemed to care about dog.  No complaints here. Read Less
susan.fostermom
26 Jun 2008
REPORT
I foster dogs for Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. and Riverside Animal Clinic supports our dog and cat rescue efforts. I have taken our fostered dogs to Dr. Shakir for medical care and he has been prompt in schedu... Read More
I foster dogs for Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. and Riverside Animal Clinic supports our dog and cat rescue efforts. I have taken our fostered dogs to Dr. Shakir for medical care and he has been prompt in scheduling, accurate in diagnosis and his treatments have been effective. He even picked up an ear infection in one of the dogs that we missed. Recommend this clinic. Read Less
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