Services

Emergency

Looks can be deceiving. Your pet can’t tell you when they’re sick, and they may even try to hide it. While they seem healthy on the outside, we need to see what’s happening on the inside to be sure. Problems start small and catching them early allows for quicker treatment. Plus, seeing your pet regularly

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Spay and Neuter

It’s impossible to say how many animal lives have been saved or improved thanks to spaying and neutering, but we know the number is high! That’s why we recommend spay and neuter surgeries for our patients—by helping them, we’re also helping other dogs and cats. In Merrylands, stray animal overpopulation is still a concern. When

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Wellness and Preventive

Why Healthy Pets Need Exams Pets live their lives to the fullest—why not make every moment count? Since our four-legged friends age quickly, it’s important that they pay routine visits to their veterinarian in Merrylands at least once a year for cat or dog exams. Preventing diseases and other problems altogether means that your pet

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Refer A Friend

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Merrylands Vet has a referral bonus scheme where an existing client will receive credits for each new client* that brings in a pet for a vaccination or full consultation. How It Works: 1. The new client registers their details and in the ‘How did you hear about us?’ section, provides your full name, mobile number

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Laboratory

Optimal wellness and preventative care include a comprehensive evaluation comprised of examinations, vaccinations, heartworm and external parasite preventatives, lifestyle discussions, and laboratory testing. After performing a thorough examination, diagnostic tests are sometimes necessary. Laboratory tests help to examine systems that we cannot see with our eyes or feel with our hands. Many medical conditions are

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Behaviour

Signs to Watch For: When your pet begins to exhibit behavioural issues, it can be a sign of an underlying health problem. If your dog or cat is having problems with destructive behaviour, aggression, or something else, you should schedule a veterinary exam right away. Behaviour signs that may indicate health issues: Destructive behaviour Aggression

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Sick/Injured Pet

At Merrylands Vet we provide care and attention for a wide range of health issues. If you notice any problems or changes in your pets health, eating or behaviour, we recommend giving us a call and speaking to one of our nurses or making an appointment for a general check up. If you pet is

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Nutrition

While most pet foods do meet basic requirements for sustaining life, this is not the kind of nutrition that helps pets achieve optimal health. People vary what they eat from meal to meal but most pet parents feed their pets the same exact food meal after meal and day after day. This is why it

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Dermatology

Skin, hair, ear and nail problems are common in dogs and cats and can be caused by allergies, fungal infections, skin parasites such as fleas and mites, or even autoimmune diseases. These issues can be particularly difficult to treat. If you notice your pet scratching or licking excessively, or if they develop bare patches, scabs,

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Dentistry

A pet’s dental health is an important aspect of keeping your pet healthy and preventing illness.  Just as humans require yearly dental check-ups and cleanings, our pets also need to have regular dental exams and cleanings. Merrylands Vet veterinarians examine your pet’s teeth at every visit.  During this exam they look for broken or fractured

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