Critters & Such Pet Care is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We also recently added Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy to our services. Dr. Merill Guarneri has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care.Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our Decorah veterinarian.
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Critters & Such Pet Care is proud to serve the Decorah, IA area for everything pet-related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Dr. Merill Guarneri, who is a licensed, experienced Decorah veterinarian. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.
As pet parents, we all want our animal family members to enjoy as many happy, healthy years as possible. Achieving that goal takes time, effort and dedication. It also takes a strong partnership with the right veterinary team. At Critters & Such Pet Care, we are honored to play a role in your pet's lifelong wellness.
Dr. Merill originally planned on becoming a doctor for humans, although many people told her that she ought to become a veterinarian. When she took a job as a Veterinary Assistant during college, that all changed-Dr. Merill realized that she had found her true calling! Her passion hasn't wavered since.
Critters and Such has been a great place for us to take our dogs and we would recommend them to anyone. Yes, a little more expensive than our last vet, but they treat us and our dogs like family. We've had nothing but positive experiences and have found the people to be kind, caring, and compassionate.
Reviews (11)
Johanna VanHorn
Apr 20, 2022
Cyndy Wulfsberg
Jan 24, 2022
Coleen Busta
Dec 30, 2021
Jennifer Kirkeby
Nov 26, 2021
Todd Burrichter
Dec 05, 2020
I don't know what these haters are talking about. Maybe they had unrealistic expectations or (perhaps) they caught a staff member on a bad day (we all have them from time to time). Critters and Such has been a great place for us to take our dogs and we would recommend them to anyone. Yes, a little more expensive than our last vet, but they treat us and our dogs like family. We've had nothing but positive experiences and have found the people to be kind, caring, and compassionate. God bless you and the work you do.
Sophia Campbell
Nov 28, 2020
Critical: Professionalism We were hesitant to try this vet after moving to NE Iowa and I was immediately unhappy with their service. We found the receptionist to have bad manners, we were sold a service we did not want or need, and they were misleading about the online prescription filling policy. Will not be returning.
Kelsey Schumacher
Oct 30, 2020
I have done dog rescue for 20 yrs. I took in a rescue pup and vetted him at my husband's vet clinic, as my husband who works for a vet out of state. I turned over all records to the rescue who was awesome. Today my husband gets a phone call from a Mackenzie at Critters and Such at his vet clinic about this rescue dog. She was beyond rude and unprofessional. Someone better teach that girl how to interact with the public. If she acts that way on the phone, I would hate to see how she treats the animals there.
Ivy Alden
Jan 16, 2020
Shame on ANY AND ALL that work at Critters & Such! They do NOT care about animals and their well being, only fattening their pockets. A friend of mine brought their pet cat in FOUR TIMES and didn't receive proper care. They were billed and given medication each time and the last time they visited this office their beloved cat was traumatized and may not survive due to the vets aggressive treatment. I am disgusted and appalled by what they have done to a helpless animal. A vet should be caring, compassionate, and have a love for animals. DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE!
Tanya Keppler
Sep 07, 2019
Have been by store twice. It's not open after 5 which was expected. When I did get there during business hours they have knowledgeable staff to give great advice. I have been worried about what I feed my puppies. I wish I could remember her name at front desk. Phenomenal customer service! Answered all my questions with a confident answer that I am trusting. Thank you for answering all my silly questions!
Elizabeth Gorman
Aug 09, 2019
A relative of mine took her cat here as his ears seemed to be bothering him. She was told it was ear mites. She returned for two additional visits when the problem did not resolve after following the vet's orders to cure the "mites." They continued to tell her it was mites and "treat" him two more times for the same thing. Keep in mind each of these visits and treatments, she is being billed for.
On the fourth visit, with the issue still not resolved, the vet finally decides it's not mites, but an infection. One ear was treated by syringe of antibiotics into the ear and as the vet was attempting the second ear, the cat became upset and uncooperative. Instead of releasing the cat and letting him calm, the vet held the cat by the scruff of the neck and continued to push the syringe into his ear.
After all this, they returned the cat to the pet taxi without the owner getting a good look at him. Once home, the owner realized one of the cats eyes was bulging and he could not walk straight. She was told to return in the morning. By this time is was evident the cat could not eat properly either. When back at the clinic, my relative was told "this was a risk of treating the ears." NO APOLOGY. no advice on what to do with the disabled cat now.
Never was the owner warned beforehand of the risks or asked to sign anything. Also, she was still charged with this visit where the vet caused harm to her cat. After getting a second opinion, the owner was told the cat now has horner's syndrome, a result of blunt force trauma to the ear "as if the cat were hit by a car." Blunt force trauma caused by the vet shoving the syringe into his ear.
It's sickening that there was no admission of a mistake being made or, at very least, an apology. Think twice before risking your pet's health by taking them here to have them empty out your pockets.
On the fourth visit, with the issue still not resolved, the vet finally decides it's not mites, but an infection. One ear was treated by syringe of antibiotics into the ear and as the vet was attempting the second ear, the cat became upset and uncooperative. Instead of releasing the cat and letting him calm, the vet held the cat by the scruff of the neck and continued to push the syringe into his ear.
After all this, they returned the cat to the pet taxi without the owner getting a good look at him. Once home, the owner realized one of the cats eyes was bulging and he could not walk straight. She was told to return in the morning. By this time is was evident the cat could not eat properly either. When back at the clinic, my relative was told "this was a risk of treating the ears." NO APOLOGY. no advice on what to do with the disabled cat now.
Never was the owner warned beforehand of the risks or asked to sign anything. Also, she was still charged with this visit where the vet caused harm to her cat. After getting a second opinion, the owner was told the cat now has horner's syndrome, a result of blunt force trauma to the ear "as if the cat were hit by a car." Blunt force trauma caused by the vet shoving the syringe into his ear.
It's sickening that there was no admission of a mistake being made or, at very least, an apology. Think twice before risking your pet's health by taking them here to have them empty out your pockets.
Holly Andersen
Jan 04, 2018
Very caring and got us right in. My kitty got his leg stuck in a fence and was hanging there (by his leg) until I found him. They made him comfortable and took excellent care of him. Did everything they could for him. Even red light therapy to help it heal faster. All of it was a little pricey, but we'll worth it. He made a full recovery and is in excellent health. No lasting effects to his leg. They treated him as if he was there own. Excellent place to take pets.
