Summit Dog and Cat Hospital

Summit Dog and Cat Hospital is a general veterinary facility in Summit, near the Short Hills border. It treats dogs and cats as well as eligible exotic pets, with services ranging from preventive exams to diagnostics, surgery, and boarding. The hospital asks clients to schedule visits and offers same-day or next-day appointments for sick pets when the schedule allows.

Preventive care includes wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, lab work, and health checks for puppies, kittens, and senior pets. For nontraditional pets, the team mentions birds, reptiles, rodents, and other small animals. Its information notes that diet, housing, and environmental conditions vary by species; care is organized around the animal and the veterinary visit.

Diagnostics may include bloodwork, digital X-rays, and other veterinary tests listed among the hospital’s resources. Its services include dental care for dogs and cats, extractions, dermatology, microchipping, and treatment for common conditions. Information is organized by species and health concern, giving owners a way to review the hospital’s areas of care before requesting an appointment.

For surgery, the hospital lists spay and neuter procedures, soft-tissue surgery, mass removal, and certain orthopedic procedures, along with discharge instructions for several operations. Its service descriptions include a preoperative evaluation and recovery guidance. Recommendations and preparation depend on the veterinary team’s assessment of each animal and its condition.

The hospital also offers grooming and boarding for dogs and cats, including medical boarding. These services can help coordinate care when a pet needs supervision or when an owner wants to arrange treatment and a stay at the same facility. Availability depends on scheduling and the animal’s needs.

For problems needing prompt attention, the hospital offers same-day or next-day appointments when its schedule permits and advises owners to call before leaving so the team can assess timing. It clearly states that it is not a 24-hour emergency hospital. For a potentially life-threatening situation or an after-hours emergency, its official page directs clients to a veterinary emergency center in Whippany; that distinction helps owners choose the appropriate level of care.

The Summit location serves families in the city and nearby communities such as Short Hills, Millburn, Chatham, Madison, Springfield, Berkeley Heights, Westfield, Union, and Livingston. The hospital describes itself as full-service and provides an appointment schedule, new-patient forms, and digital tools for requesting visits, refilling medications, and accessing health records.

Summit Dog and Cat Hospital brings general appointments, preventive care, diagnostics, procedures, and complementary services together in one facility. A practical feature for owners is that the clinic treats common household pets and some less familiar species, while maintaining a clear boundary between scheduled or urgent care during office hours and critical emergencies that require a 24-hour hospital.