Decorah Veterinary Clinic

11/11/2025

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Stalberger and Dr. Gowdy-Jaehnig for their many years of outstanding Large Animal services to our community. Wishing you both fulfillment, joy, and new adventures in retirement.🎉

Due to Dr. Gowdy-Jaehnig’s and Dr. Robert Stalberger’s retirements from the Decorah Veterinary Clinic, large animal/production animal services and inventory will no longer be available through the Decorah Veterinary Clinic as of January 1st, 2026. To aid in a clean transition, we ask that all farm accounts be paid in full by December 31, 2025. As of November 15, 2025, all services and inventory need to be paid at the time of service. We appreciate your years of loyalty to the Decorah Veterinary Clinic and Drs. Gowdy-Jaehnig and Stalberger apologize for any inconvenience this change in services may cause.

The Decorah Veterinary Clinic will still be available, and happy to provide care for your dogs and cats.

Sincerely,
The Decorah Veterinary Clinic

Area Veterinary Clinics with large animal/production animal services:

South Winn Vet Clinic (563)532-9650
Postville Vet Clinic (563)864-3620
Waukon Vet Clinic (563)568-2487
Harmony Vet Clinic (507)886-6321

11/03/2025

🐾 November is National Pet Cancer & Pet Diabetes Awareness Month! 🐾

Our pets give us unconditional love — let’s give them the best care in return. 💙
This month, take a few minutes to learn how to protect your furry family members from two serious health issues: cancer and diabetes.

📊 Check out our infographic to discover:
✅ Early warning signs to watch for
✅ Prevention and care tips
✅ How regular vet visits can make all the difference

Your pet’s health matters — awareness is the first step! 🐶🐱💚

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Howl-loween from the Decorah Veterinary Clinic 🎃

10/15/2025

🎉 It’s Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾
Let’s take a moment to celebrate the compassionate, skilled, and hardworking vet techs who are essential to every veterinary team. 💙

Here are just a few of the many things vet techs do every day:

🩺 Monitor anesthesia during surgeries
💉 Administer medications, vaccines & treatments
🧪 Run lab tests and analyze results
🦷 Perform dental cleanings
🐾 Assist with x-rays and diagnostic imaging
📋 Educate pet parents on proper care
🚨 Respond to emergencies and triage patients
🧼 Keep clinics clean, organized, and running smoothly
🐶 Comfort pets (and their people!) when they need it most

✨Vet techs are multitaskers, caregivers, educators, and superheroes — all rolled into one.✨

Thank you to our vet techs for everything you do! 🙌🐾

10/13/2025

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐶🐱

This week — and every week — we celebrate our incredible veterinary technicians! 💙 Our practice truly could not run without your dedication, compassion, and hard work. You are the calm voices, the gentle hands, and the fierce advocates for every pet that walks through our doors.

Thank you for your endless care, your kindness to all creatures great and small, and the vital role you play in the lives of our patients and their families. We are so lucky to have the four of you as part of our team. 💛

10/07/2025

10/03/2025

!! FUN CASE FRIDAY !!

Meet two of our DVC patients, Clementine and Copper! Both Clem and Copper suffered from a condition causing their eyelid(s) to roll inward, termed entropion. Both presented with excessive tearing, which warranted a further work up in the clinic. 🐶🐈

Entropion is a condition where the eyelid rolls inward, causing the eyelashes and surrounding hair to rub against the cornea. This can lead to irritation, pain, excessive tearing, squinting, and even corneal ulcers if left untreated. It commonly affects dogs, but can also occur in cats, especially Persians. Treatment typically involves surgical correction to restore the normal eyelid position and protect the eye from further damage. Early diagnosis is key to preventing long-term complications.

Both Clem and Copper underwent the surgical procedure to correct their entropion, and are now doing great with no more ocular irritation following surgery! We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with these two sweethearts, and help them live a more comfortable life!

10/01/2025

🐾 October is National Pet Wellness Month! 🐶🐱
It’s the perfect time to focus on keeping our furry friends happy, healthy, and thriving. 💚
Here are a few simple ways you can make a big difference in your pet’s health:

✅ Schedule a wellness check with your vet
🍽️ Feed a balanced, nutritious diet
🚶‍♂️ Get plenty of exercise and playtime
🦷 Keep up with dental care
🐕 Don’t skip parasite prevention

A little extra care goes a long way toward a longer, healthier life for your pet! 🐾💕

09/30/2025

🌟Meet Nikki! Our newest addition to the customer service staff!🌟
🐾Nikki joined our team in August 2025 and is one of the first friendly faces you'll see when visiting our clinic. She grew up in northeast Iowa and now lives in Spillville with her husband Ben and their two dogs, Louie and Nibby.🐶🐾
🐾She is the proud mother of two adult daughters, Emma and Elyse, who reside in Idaho, as well as two grand-dogs, Jasper and Lacie. 🐕💕
🐾In her free time, Nikki enjoys crafting, sewing, reading, and spending time with family and friends!
We have loved getting to know Nikki, and appreciate her for her easy-going, hard-working attitude, and we know you will love her too!
Come help us give Nikki a warm welcome to the team!

09/29/2025

🐾 Have a New Kitten at Home?

Start them off on the right paw! 🐱
Our Kitten Socialization Guide is full of easy, practical tips you can start using today.

From gentle handling to pick-up practice, these simple steps help your kitten feel safe and confident—at the vet and beyond. 💜

09/26/2025

🐶🐱 Start Early, Stress Less! 🩺

Got a new puppy or kitten? Early socialization is the key to a confident, calm pet—especially during vet visits!

Check out our new infographic with simple tips to help your furry friend feel safe and stress-free at the clinic for years to come! 💙

09/24/2025

🚫 Dr. Google can’t examine your pet. We can. 🩺🐾

Googling your pet’s symptoms might lead to the wrong diagnosis—and even harmful treatments.

Your veterinarian knows your pet’s medical history, can perform a full exam, and ask the right questions to find the real problem.

📞 If your pet is showing signs of illness or injury, don’t guess—call us first!
We’re here to help.