Blackbob Pet Hospital & Cat Clinic

Dr. Carita Meyer at the Cat Clinic is fantastic. My 2yr old male cat, Porcini, was unwell over the weekend, vomiting a couple of times, eating/drinking very little, and keeping to himself. Even though the weather wreaked havoc with appts, I was able to get him in at Tues 4pm.

This was my first visit to Blackbob Pet Hospital, and I came here because of several referrals from both cat/dog people I know. I was very impressed with the way the cat examining rooms are set up to minimize fear and help calm cats. They have cat toys, a climbing apparatus on the wall, and places for cats to hide. (My cat is a "hider" but still investigated everything.) Porcini was definitely calmer than he had been at our previous vet.

The vet techs were professional, friendly and good with Porcini. Dr. Carita Meyer was awesome. She asked me many questions to find out what could be happening, examined him, and she came up with a treatment plan. We took bloodwork and discovered he had pancreatitis. After some IV fluids (he was dehydrated, too, from not drinking enough) and a shot to calm his tummy (pancreatitis can cause them a very painful tummy ache), we went home. Within an hour he had perked up and went to his water bowl and started drinking. He ate a spoonful of wet food and held it down. The next morning, it was like he was almost his old self! He was up and about, drinking and eating like normal, with no vomiting or apparent stomach upset. He even brought me his mouse to throw and play fetch with him!

I thought the bill was fair, not cheap but not expensive, and prices were discussed beforehand. They took a lot of time with my pet, which I appreciated. Just a note, I did have to wait 20-25 min for the bloodwork to run, but I was told ahead of time & said I was ok to wait. I ended up spending about 2 hrs there, which was necessary. I wish my "people" doctor would be as thorough with my issues!

Another thing that impressed me-- at EVERY other vet I've been to throughout my life, and I was bringing in my pet because of illness, not something routine--if my pet was close or past due on shots, other vets would push to get those done immediately even though my pet was there for illness. I mentioned this to the vet tech, and she thoughtfully explained that they don't believe in doing that, because the pet may feel worse or have an adverse reaction. I LOVE the fact that they are thinking about your pet, not making a few extra dollars. It would have been so easy, but they didn't do it.

Dr Meyer also called the day after our visit to check on Porcini to be sure he was doing well, and see if I had any other questions. How great is that?

Even though this place is a 30 min drive for me, I will be back because of the professional, great care here. Would definitely recommend for cats.

Not a big Google review guy, but I do have to give huge respect to the Blackbob Animal Hospital for their service today. (1.18.23) They really took the time to sit down and discuss with me the specific questions I had about about taking care of my cat, as well as making sure he was in tiptop shape. Really recommending these guys..after making a few phone calls today, they got me in the same day and the customer service was top-notch.

After 2 er visits and 1 regular vet visit (not here) these wonderful, empathetic humans said they would get my beloved Lucifer in to be seen. The doctor was so sweet, nice, caring, very communicative with me about everything that I needed to know, and even told me she has gone through the same thing with her cats. I couldn't save my kitty, but he is not in pain anymore. If you ever have to put your loved one down, go here. They are nothing short then amazing when it comes to comforting their clients during euthanasia of an animal. This is a far drive from where I live, but after having so many horrible experiences with other vets in town, I finally found my lifelong veterinarian here. I will gladly make the drive. Her tech was also amazingly compassionate, helpful, informative, and empathetic. My Lucifer went so peacefully and comfortably. They even sedated him before the final shot which I liked. So much more humane then what I experienced in 2020 with putting my 17 year old Mia down at another place. You will not be disappointed if you come here. 🤟🏼 RIH Lucifer

This is where I bring my cats, and the staff is SO sweet to them. They're so kind, and will work with you to find the most affordable but effective treatment options. My kitten, Polaris, loves being there, and rolls around playing with toys in their kitten-friendly exam room! Great place, great folks. Can't speak highly enough of them!

I was out of town and needed a refill for an important medication for my dog, and this clinic happily and quickly accommodated the transfer of refill.

This clinic has taken care of my pets for 20 plus years and always treats us well and gives premium care to our pets.

We have used Blackbob Pet Hospital for nearly 20 years for our furbabies. We have always received excellent and swift service from checkups to needed care. Everyone there was loving and caring to our dogs. I highly recommend them. From a loving furbaby mom!

We take both our dog and our cat here for everything they need. Love the people, super clean facility. I wouldn't trust my furry babies with anyone else.

Great hospital and veterinarians. Very caring and took good care of all the issues we’ve had with our small dog. Our dog had surgery for his teeth and abscess twice with awesome results. Also boarded him in the medical boarding with no issues.

This team of people are caring and loving on the pets. Even our 16 year old Yorkie was pleased.

Blackbob Pet Hospital was able to see my dog on an emergency basis when my normal vet was booked. The entire staff was extremely helpful and polite. I was very impressed with Dr. Casey Meyer. My initial visit was thorough and he explained his treatment plan. The office followed up the next day with me and I explained my dog had not progressed from the previous day. They encouraged me to bring him back and have him checked. I saw Dr. Meyer while in the waiting room and he was genuinely concerned for my dog. The visit on the second day was with a different vet but again I was impressed with her treatment and concern for my dog. My dog was seen two times in as many days by this pet hospital even though I was not a regular client. I was truly impressed with their care and concern. I appreciate their willingness to see my dog and I would highly recommend their services.

Fantastic staff, always make my pets feel special. Doctors explain issues and provide multiple options.

So far, I’ve only gone to Blackbob Pet Hospital twice and they were great both times. I’m glad they are there for whenever I will need to take my Cookie girl there❤.

Dr Hughes is a super knowledgeable and empathetic doctor. She treats the animals as if they were her own, and she feels like family at this point.

I have been boarding my dogs here for a couple of years now when I need to leave town. Each time, I feel very grateful for the staff. They are kind and helpful and really seem to enjoy their jobs. And they seem to love dogs! It makes me feel good about leaving them . And most importantly my dogs seem very comfortable there.

Our dog is disabled in her hind legs. It makes it hard for her to get around, especially on hard floors like at a vet's office and due to her size I'm unable to carry her around. She also likes to be very vocal about her excitement (she loves the vet's office) so she can be quite the handful. The staff was all very kind to us. They also got us right into a room so my dog wasn't having to slip around the waiting room. The staff and Dr. Doyle were all very attentive and kind. When it came time to check out, they allowed us to stay in the exam room so we didn't have to move my dog around a lot. The staff and Dr. Doyle also took the time to talk to my young son whom I had to bring to the appointment. He was just as excited and vocal as my dog. All these little extra shows of kindness really helped make a stressful (at least for me) situation a lot easier. I am forever grateful for how kind the staff is to my dog and my family.

Our cat had gotten a facial wound and they got us in on a Saturday first thing. The staff was great and seemed to really care about our family pet. Thanks Blackbob Pet Hospital.

We have been taking our pets to BBPH for over 20 years. They have always been so loving and kind to all of our cats and dogs. The staff truly care for the animals they see.

I don't have enough words to express my appreciation for Blackbob Pet Hospital. We started bringing our black lab here when he was a puppy and when he was diagnosed with lymphoma at 7 yrs old, the compassion and support we received was like nothing I've ever experienced. From Dr Casey Meyer and Dr Doyle to the AMAZING vet techs, Stephanie, Ann and KC and all the other wonderful staff. We felt surrounded by people who loved our boy as much as we did. Because of them, we were able to get more time with our crazy BoBo and memories that we will cherish the rest of our lives. Your pet is in great hands with this clinic and we were so fortunate to have had them in our corner.

I've seen several different Vets over the years and have liked them all. They treat my dogs and me like family. The vet techs are awesome with my dogs, showering them with kisses and don't seem to mind if they get jumped on by my rowdy girl. We've had several hard decisions to deal with over the years and Blackbob Vet has helped us through each one.