Medical Services

We are a full-service hospital with several veterinarians who take a collaborative approach to caring for your pet. Our doctors are assisted by a team of highly trained, knowledgeable, and compassionate individuals who excel at providing you and your pet with the highest quality of care.

Routine Care

Like infants, puppies and kittens require a series of monthly health exams during the first few months of their lives. Our comprehensive puppy and kitten visits include a physical exam to evaluate development., Parasitic disease screening and treatment are done and vaccinations are given. Year-round preventative medication for fleas, ticks, and heartworm parasites is begun. At about 6 months of age, we suggest spaying or neutering and microchipping your pet. For adult pets, we recommend a yearly wellness visit consisting of a comprehensive physical exam, dental health evaluation, vaccinations, intestinal parasite evaluation, and, for dogs, screening for exposure to Lyme disease, heartworm disease, and other diseases. We recommend more thorough screening for older dogs and cats, as older animals can suffer from a variety of illnesses, such as kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. The key to managing these conditions is early detection and treatment. We can perform blood and urine tests to detect diseases in their earliest stages, allowing your pet to enjoy the longest and healthiest life possible.

Internal and External Parasite Control

In addition to yearly testing for a variety of internal and external parasites such as fleas, ticks, and heartworm, we recommend year-round monthly prevention for the most common parasites. We offer a variety of products such as Frontline, Revolution, Program, Sentinel, and Preventic tick collars to make sure that your pet stays healthy and free of parasites.

Diagnostics

To diagnose and treat any health problems your pet may develop, our facility is equipped with a full range of diagnostic tools. These tools include radiology, ultrasonography, blood pressure monitoring, electrocardiography, and in-house laboratory services. For advanced testing, IDEXX laboratories provide our veterinarians with top-quality diagnostic support, information, and pathology specialist consulting expertise. Board-certified specialists in radiology, ultrasonography, and surgery are also available to aid our veterinarians in the expert care of your pet.

Surgery

Summit Dog and Cat Hospital offers comprehensive surgical services ranging from routine surgeries (such as spaying, neutering, and cesarean sections) to major orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery performed by our board-certified surgeons. To ensure your pet's safety, we perform age- appropriate pre-anesthetic blood testing prior to surgery and use only the safest anesthetics. During surgery we continuously monitor your pet's heart rate, body temperature, and oxygen level. Our veterinarians are experts in pain management and use the safest and most effective medications available.

Pharmacy

To ensure your pet's continued health, we offer a range of medications in our pharmacy. If we do not carry the necessary medication, we will promptly call a pharmacy near your home to arrange for them to fill the prescription

Dentistry

Bad breath, yellow teeth, red and swollen gums, and changes in eating habits can be signs of periodontal disease. Bacteria in your pet's mouth can travel into the bloodstream and organs, infecting the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. An oral exam is part of every physical exam. Your pet's veterinarian will recommend professional dental cleanings when needed. We use human-grade scaling and polishing instruments and can provide fluoride treatments, antibiotics to treat infection, and pain medication when needed.

Other Services

In addition to the services described above, we offer artificial insemination, fluid therapy (intravenous or subcutaneous), and pedicures.