Canine Center

Dr Barcus and staff are great. I'm so happy we found Canine Center. Such a different, more personalized experience from the large, multiple doctor clinics. Dr. Barcus is beyond knowledgeable on the newest treatments and fully explains options. We're so grateful for her help in treating our dog in her senior years and making Gracie (and us) comfortable after her cancer diagnosis. I wish we had found Canine Center sooner!

We are new to IL and I have a GSD. Dilly loves going to the vet and they have been really great with her there. They let her be herself, and she does well with them.

It's an awesome place to take your 4 legged companion !! It's immaculate even w/winter weather, Inc the glass individual waiting area for your pet is less stressful for the dog parents & pets!! Not like most were your worn out after holding your dog back on a leash to prevent other pet contact or other dogs that have no manners that want to bother you & your pet. Actually the 1st time I've NOT come home worn out, (had taken 6 of my own pets besides my parents dogs to many clinics) I'd be exhausted after thier visits & they were wound up cuz they were in large waiting rooms & confined in small exam rooms w/tons of other pet hair!!

The staff & vet are very professional, caring, accommodating, and have an interest in your dogs health!! Don't treat you like your another $ coming in the door, or pushing you out for the next patient. They were so sweet to my dog that has anxiety issues & she went along w/them like she knew them all her life when they went into exam room & they did what they needed to do.

Thank You sol much for your patience w/my precious one!!

Dr Barcus & staff have provided exceptional care and compassion for all our fur babies. Started going to the Canine center about 16 years ago and wouldn’t want to take my dogs anywhere else.

We have been going to Canine Center for many years and they have taken care of our dogs from infancy to senior. The care and understanding that is shown by the doctor and all her staff is wonderful. The doctor takes the time to explain diagnoses, procedures and medications so that the client understands the treatment their best friend is receiving. We love that Canine Center does not recommend unnecessary treatments or vaccinations for conditions our pups would never encounter, and the doctor has always been open an honest about the effectiveness of any recommended procedures. Prices for treatment and prescriptions are very reasonable and you can be sure you'll receive any available promotions or manufacturer's discounts on products.
The doctor is passionate about dogs as you can see when you first walk into the clinic in Lake Villa, and she is always researching the best for our canine friends. You can find her name on web pages, studies, papers and publications penned over the last 25 years, from Tufts University, to specific breed clubs, dog nutrition, exercise, agility training, and canine enrichment programs and activities.
Early morning, evening and weekend appointments are available which fits wonderfully with our busy schedule, and they have accommodated emergency appointments during office hours when our pups have needed them.