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    Open 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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    Striegel Animal Hospital

    Striegel Animal Hospital

    (22 reviews)

    The workers are really sweet to your pet. The fear free thing is really cool. I'd never heard of…read morethat before. I brought my cat in for a nasty ear infection. They have a diffuser with cat pheromones, calming spray on a blanket, cat toys, cat treats, and even CAT MUSIC Seems like a really legit and good place. Felt like a gucci vet or something. Not 5 stars cuz it cost me $200 for one visit I'm just glad my baby is gonna be okay.

    We brought our much-loved 3-1/2 year-old mixed breed, Alice, to Striegel Animal Hospital for…read moreextraction of a broken tooth. A pre-op exam was done by Dr. Cressey, who found her fit and healthy. Surgery was performed 5 days later on a Tuesday. Alice initially appeared to recover normally, but by the following Sunday she refused food and became lethargic. As Striegel was closed, we took Alice to Lakeside Veterinary Hospital in Carbondale IL., where they determined that she was dehydrated and that her stitches had opened. Bloodwork indicated a low white blood cell count. The wound was cleaned, she was given fluids and anti-nausea meds. She was prescribed an antibiotic to be given only if she ate. We were advised to return to Striegel for follow-up. She would not eat and so we returned to Striegel the next day, Monday. Dr. Cressey examined her at length and said the extraction site was fine despite the missing stitches. Although blood test results were borderline, Dr. Cressey diagnosed pancreatitis based on abdominal sensitivity. We were told that simple anxiety could sometimes trigger such symptoms in a dog. Alice was again given fluids along with pain meds and an appetite stimulant. We we're instructed to feed her as best we could but not to administer the antibiotic unless she ate. We were not provided with an emergency telephone number or any recourse to after-hours immediate care. In the middle of the night, Alice's breathing became labored and she began to cry. We did our best to apply pain medication. At two-thirty on that Tuesday morning, as we drove toward the only 24-hour clinic we could find, two hours away near St. Louis, Alice died in my wife's arms. Three weeks later, I can still hear my wife crying as I write this. A necropsy was performed at the U of I Veterinary school but results were inconclusive. Striegel called to inform us that the invoice for that necropsy was ready a week before the report was returned. Like other doctors, veterinarians swear an oath upon graduation: primum non nocere, first do no harm. Striegel did irrevocable harm to our Alice, deep and lasting harm to me and my wife. They did not provide the thorough, responsible care and follow-up we were promised and dutifully paid for. Alice was our best friend and constant companion. If you care for your pet as much as we did for her, you would be well advised to look elsewhere for a good veterinarian.

    Pet Wellness Center - My dog after given the correct diagnosis and meds from another facility!

    Pet Wellness Center

    (14 reviews)

    Having owned three dogs and two cats, I spent my fair share of time at vets throughout Southern…read moreIllinois. After trying to save money by going to some of the more inexpensive clinics in the region, I learned not to risk my pet's life to save money. Though on the pricey side, Pet Wellness Center is, in my book, the best veterinary clinic in Marion, and possibly in the region. Dr. Smith and his staff are warm and personable. The office manager, Kathy, succeeds in giving the place its welcoming atmosphere--her cute, friendly personality shines through as she drops whatever she's doing to greet the pets and chat with the owners. The vet techs (especially Melissa), and the rest of the support staff are patient, and eager to answer any questions. The office is immaculately clean, very modern-looking, and they sell a variety of foods, grooming tools, and leashes. Yes, you'll spend more than you would at Wal-mart or PetCo, but I think it's important to support this country's small businesses. I should mention that they also offer boarding for cats and dogs, and at a very low nightly rate. The area where the dogs are walked is kept well-manicured and clean. I live in Chicago now, but I'm planning to take my dog with me all the way to Marion in a couple of months, just to get his shots and groomed here.

    Dr. Smith is in the wrong line of work. Uncaring, unprofessional, and inept towards my pet and I…read more Had us sitting in an office for 1.5 hrs as I watched other patients come and go. He was intentionally skipping us for some reason. Perhaps his age and mental capacity played a factor. I'd hate to speculate. If it weren't for Nurse Jaime I would have let him know about himself. Great staff; incompetent 'doctor.' I can understand the high employee turnover rate there with him as the owner. Unpleasant individual. I don't recommend him for anyone or anything you care about. Thank you.

    Great Paws Lodge & Day Camp - petboarding - Updated August 2026

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