Why We’re Making a Change to How We Provide Your Pet’s Medications We’re making an important change to how we provide medications for your pets. Over the coming months, we’ll be transitioning away from third-party online pharmacies and directing online prescriptions through Blue Rabbit, our practice’s online pharmacy. We know that many pet owners [...]

Introducing Laparoscopic Surgery at Summit Veterinary Care! If your dog needs surgery, you may have heard the term laparoscopic surgery and wondered what it actually means. Is it different from traditional surgery? Is it better for your pet? And, most importantly, is your dog a candidate? At Summit Veterinary Care, we’re excited to offer [...]

Benefits of a Laparoscopic Spay If your dog is scheduled to be spayed, you may have more than one surgical option to consider. At Summit Veterinary Care, we now offer laparoscopic spay surgery for dogs weighing 25–50 pounds, giving eligible patients access to a minimally invasive approach. So, what’s the difference between a laparoscopic [...]

Ovariectomy vs. Ovariohysterectomy: What’s the Difference? If you’ve been researching spaying your dog, you’ve probably come across two terms: ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy. They sound complicated, but the difference is actually pretty straightforward. Both procedures are forms of spaying, and both prevent your dog from becoming pregnant. The main difference is which reproductive organs are [...]

Is My Dog a Candidate for Laparoscopic Surgery at Summit Veterinary Care? If you’re considering laparoscopic surgery for your dog, you may be wondering: Is my dog a candidate? At Summit Veterinary Care, we currently offer laparoscopic surgery for certain dogs, including laparoscopic spays and laparoscopic liver biopsies. But not every pet is a [...]

Recovery After a Laparoscopic Spay: What to Expect Your dog has had her laparoscopic spay … now what? It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous about what happens after surgery. You may be wondering when she’ll feel like herself again, how much activity is too much, and what you should watch for at [...]

Common Questions About Laparoscopic Surgery If you’ve started researching laparoscopic surgery for your dog, you’ve probably found a lot of information – and even more questions. At Summit Veterinary Care, we want pet owners to feel comfortable asking questions and understanding their options. Here are some of the questions we hear most often about [...]

What Is a Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy? Hearing that your dog may need a liver biopsy can be scary. You may be wondering why a biopsy is necessary, what the procedure involves, and whether there is a less invasive way to get the answers your veterinarian needs. At Summit Veterinary Care, we offer laparoscopic liver [...]

Why Choose Minimally Invasive Surgery for Your Pet? When your pet needs surgery, you want to know that you’re choosing an approach that is safe, appropriate, and as comfortable as possible. That’s one reason minimally invasive surgery has become an increasingly valuable option in veterinary medicine. At Summit Veterinary Care, we’re proud to offer [...]

Microchipping Your Pet: A Simple Step That Can Bring Them Home At Summit Veterinary Care, we are proud to serve the Northern Virginia community with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a warm and welcoming environment. While we hope every pet always stays safe at home, the reality is that accidents happen; doors get left open, [...]