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Heat Stroke in Pets: What Every Owner Needs to Know This Summer

As temperatures soar during the warmer months, our pets are at a greater risk for heat stroke — a potentially life-threatening condition that can escalate quickly without immediate action. Unlike humans, dogs and cats don’t sweat to cool themselves. They rely primarily on panting, which makes them far more vulnerable to overheating. At Vets to [...]

Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car — Even for a Minute

Every year, hundreds of dogs suffer and die from heat stroke after being left in hot vehicles. It’s a tragic and preventable situation. Even when the outside temperature feels "mild," the interior of a parked car can become dangerously hot within minutes — turning a quick errand into a life-threatening situation for your pet. How [...]

Keeping Your Dog Safe Around Water: Essential Tips for Pet Owners

As the temperatures rise and summer adventures call, many dog owners find themselves heading to lakes, beaches, and pools with their furry companions in tow. While swimming can be a fun and healthy activity for dogs, it also comes with a unique set of safety concerns. We want to ensure that you and your pet [...]

Quality Care: Why We Charge More for Surgery & Dentistry

At Summit Veterinary Care, we believe your pet deserves nothing less than the highest standard of care. It’s important to us that you understand why the cost of surgeries, dentistry, and other procedures may be higher here compared to low-cost spay/neuter clinics or other veterinary practices. While the cost might be higher, it reflects our [...]

Why We Only Offer Third Party Payment Plans

At Summit Veterinary Care, we understand that unexpected medical expenses can be challenging for pet owners. However, after careful consideration, we've chosen not to offer payment plans for several important reasons: Financial Risks and Operational Challenges Managing payment plans involves significant financial risks and administrative burdens. A study analyzing six years of payment plan data [...]

Pet Diabetes Awareness Month

Just like humans, dogs and cats can both have diabetes. This means that they cannot produce or use insulin properly, which leads to the inability to convert their food into energy. In honor of Pet Diabetes Awareness Month (November), we encourage pet owners to run routine blood work on both cats and dogs, so that [...]

Holiday Pet Safety

As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of festive gatherings, delicious meals, and beautiful decorations fills the air. However, there are many holiday specific risks for pets. From Halloween through New Year’s, it’s crucial to take extra precautions to ensure our furry companions stay safe and comfortable. Here are the top 10 ways [...]

Cytopoint & Apoquel

Skin allergies can be incredibly uncomfortable for your pet. Inflamed, red skin and constant itching can lead to sore, open wounds that overtime may become infected. Allergic dermatitis, or skin allergies, can cause other secondary issues like ear infections as well. Consistent head shaking and digging at the ears are common signs of irritation in [...]

Skin Allergies 101

Allergic dermatitis is the leading reason for veterinary visits, with approximately 30 million households in the United States having a dog suffering from pruritus, or itching. Of those dogs, 8 million go untreated. Thankfully, over the past five years, there has been a 40% increase in the number of itchy dogs who were brought to [...]

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