If you want people who genuinely care about an animal and about your close relationship and feelings toward them, this is the place to go. Dr. Merritt and her staff went above and beyond to help my ca... Read More
If you want people who genuinely care about an animal and about your close relationship and feelings toward them, this is the place to go. Dr. Merritt and her staff went above and beyond to help my cat Apollo. I previously had gone to the country vet, hearing so many "great" things about that place, but was left totally disappointed after my visit. My cat was diagnosed with a respiratory virus by Dr. Merritt after the country vet told me there was nothing to worry about. Apollo hadn't eaten for 5 days straight and was very lethargic. He had liquids coming out of his eyes and was breathing weirdly with some wheezing. I left country vet still having my cat very sick and not even reassured that he'd be ok. (I didn't even get to speak to the vetaranarian at country vet after I picked up my cat that day) All the country vet did was give him an injection that was supposed to fight a fever but today when I took him to Dr. Merritt, he had a fever of 103. Dr. Merritt and her staff gave everything to Apollo that the other vet didn't which included xrays in his lungs (something country vet told me they would do, but didn't after all because they felt it was "unnecessary) , blood work, IV nutrients etc. Dr. Merritt and her staff promised me they were going to do everything they could do best for Apollo. Today, Dr. Merritt called me and told me Apollo was responding well to treatment after all and that he started eating again. (Thank God. 5 days was so hard to watch him not take a bite of any food or water) She gave me oral medicines for my fur baby and made sure everything was going to be ok. Her staff is very very friendly and very aware of what they are doing. At the other vet, I had to hold my cat down while they took his temperature which in return led me to getting bit and scratched by him Yes he's my cat, but it is supposed to be their job and responsibility since they are supposed to be the professionals. Dr. Merritt made sure everything was done correctly by her assistants and that everything was in their hands. Yes it does cost money, but if you really love your pet you'll leave them in the hands of professionals and people who really have a genuine heart for animals. I made the mistake at looking for the best deal in money terms, but in the end my poor baby was still suffering because of people who didn't put my cats needs and his owner's feelings first. Dr. Merritt and her staff make all that their top priority. They will do everything they can to help your pet recover. The other vet lacked all this with a rude, uneducated staff. They are very patient, kind, sweet, welcoming, knowledgeable and considerate. This is how all vet staff should be towards a living, breathing creature. After all, that's what their job title is.
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