Summit Animal Hospital

12/01/2025

Hello December! As we step into the most heartwarming month of the year, our team is here to keep every tail wagging and every purr peaceful through the holidays. Wishing our wonderful community and their furry families a season filled with joy, comfort, and lots of cozy snuggles. ❤️🐾

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips 🦃🐾

The feast is for humans — not for furry friends! Keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving with these quick tips:

🚫 Skip the table scraps: Turkey skin, bones, gravy, onions, garlic, and fatty foods can upset your pet’s stomach or cause serious illness.
🍫 No desserts! Chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free treats), and raisins are toxic to pets.
🍗 Watch the bones: Cooked bones can splinter and cause choking or internal injuries.
🍞 Stick to pet-friendly treats: Offer plain pumpkin, green beans, or their favorite pet-safe snacks instead.
🚪 Mind the door: With guests coming and going, make sure pets don’t slip outside.

A little caution keeps the holiday happy for everyone 🧡🐶🐱

11/15/2025

Flea Infestations: What You Need to Know 🪳🐾

Fleas are more than a nuisance — they can cause itching, allergies, and even spread disease. Here’s how to protect your pets and your home:

🐶 Treat Your Pets:
Use a vet-recommended flea treatment monthly. Our top choices:
✨ NexGard – an oral chew that kills fleas and ticks fast.
✨ Revolution – a topical treatment that protects against fleas, ticks, and even heartworm.

🏠 Treat Your Home:
• Wash pet bedding and vacuum carpets/furniture regularly.
• Empty the vacuum right away to prevent reinfestation.
• Consider a home-safe flea spray or fogger if the problem is severe.

🔁 Be consistent: Fleas have a life cycle — it can take 3–4 months to fully break it. Stay on prevention year-round!

A little diligence goes a long way in keeping your pets happy, healthy, and itch-free 💚

11/12/2025

Choosing the Right Dog for You 🐾

Before bringing a dog home, think about:

✨ Lifestyle: Match your dog’s energy level to yours. Consider your space (apartment vs. yard), who lives with you (kids, pets), and how much time you can give for walks, training, and care.

🐕 Breed Traits: Research size, temperament, grooming needs, shedding, and common health issues. Some breeds are easier to train or better with families than others.

💰 Practical Stuff: Budget for food, vet care, and grooming. Always choose a reputable breeder or rescue.

The right match means a happier dog and a happier you ❤️

11/01/2025

Some of our costume-cuties stopped in today 🎃 👻

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween everyone!

10/27/2025

Smiles are free, but treats are mandatory.

10/17/2025

🐾 Why Ear Cytologies Matter

Ear infections are one of the most common issues we see in pets — but not all infections are the same!
An ear cytology lets us look under the microscope to see exactly what’s causing the problem — yeast, bacteria, mites, or inflammation — so we can choose the right treatment the first time.

Most ear infections aren’t random; they’re often caused by underlying allergies (to food or the environment). Allergies change the ear’s environment, allowing yeast or bacteria to overgrow again and again.

By doing a quick ear cytology, we can:
✅ Identify what’s truly causing the infection
✅ Monitor how it’s responding to treatment
✅ Prevent recurring flare-ups

A small test with big answers — and healthier, happier ears! 🩺🐶🐱

10/15/2025

When you stop by surgery just to check on your team and see everything running smoothly — it’s a great reminder of how lucky we are to have such an incredible group.

So thankful for our amazing technicians this Veterinary Technician Week. Your skill, dedication, and teamwork make all the difference. Thank you for everything you do every single day! 💙 🐾

10/14/2025

ATTENTION 🚨

10/14/2025

10/12/2025

Here’s what a vet tech really does day to day:

💉 Medical Support: They draw blood, place IVs, administer medications, monitor anesthesia, and assist during surgeries.

🐶 Patient Care: Vet techs comfort nervous pets, check vitals, handle post-op recovery, and make sure every animal feels safe and cared for.

🧫 Lab Work: From running blood panels to analyzing urine and f***l samples, they help diagnose what can’t be seen with the naked eye.

📋 Client Education: They teach pet parents how to give medications, manage chronic conditions, and provide proper nutrition and home care.

🧠 Technical Expertise: Vet techs operate X-ray machines, ultrasound equipment, and other diagnostic tools with precision and care.

💜 Emotional Strength: They’re there for the best moments — new puppies, clean bills of health — and the hardest ones, offering compassion and strength when families need it most.

So, what is a Vet Tech?
They’re medical professionals, educators, caregivers, and heroes — all rolled into one. 🐾💉💜 Here at Summit we are blessed to have an amazing technician team!