Summerwood Veterinary Clinic Services

Wellness Care:  Summerwood Veterinary Clinic believes in the importance of preventing disease.  Vaccinations and wellness screenings such as Heartworm tests, fecal exams, and Felv/FIV tests for dogs and cats are very important.  Yearly exams are emphasized to note any changes from the previous year.  It is true that pets age faster than people, so a year’s time can sometimes equal seven years in a pet’s aging.  As pets enter their senior years, twice yearly exams may be recommended.  We recommend all pets be on heartworm prevention every month.  Fleas are also a health issue where we live, so we have many options for flea and tick prevention.

Surgical Services/ Dentistry:  We perform many surgical procedures at Summerwood Veterinary Clinic.   A short list of procedures offered are: spays and neuters, declaws, tumor removals and lumpectomies, biopsies, bladder surgeries, wound repairs, fracture repairs (depending on site and severity), amputations, hematoma repairs, hernia repairs, etc.  If your pet is in need of a surgical procedure, please call the clinic and we will discuss the procedure with you and give you an estimate.  We believe in pain management during and after the procedure.  We perform dental cleanings, extractions if needed, and certain oral surgeries.  All surgery and dental patients are closely monitored while under anesthesia using EKG’s, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, etc. We perform preanesthetic blood work. We strive to use safe anesthetic protocols.  If you have any concerns regarding anesthesia, or if your pet has had problems in the past while under anesthesia, please inform us so we can discuss these issues with you.

Prescription Diets/Nutritional Counseling:  Just as important as vaccinations, proper nutrition can help prevent a host of diseases.  Over the last several decades, many improvements have been made in the nutritional science of pet foods.  Stage of life diets (puppy/kitten, adult, and senior diets) as well as diets designed for special health conditions (diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, food allergies, arthritis, etc.) have been developed that increase the quality of life for our pets.  If your pet has special nutritional needs, we would love the opportunity to discuss them with you.

Internal Medicine:  Pets can suffer from many internal medical problems similar to people.  Such diseases include diabetes, hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism, adrenal diseases, autoimmune diseases, kidney disease, liver disease, etc.  Many of these problems need blood tests, urine tests, radiographs, etc. to diagnose.  Summerwood Veterinary Clinic has both in-house and outside laboratory capabilities.  We can discuss your pet’s symptoms and test results on an individual basis.  We have access to many specialists in town if your pet requires additional specialty tests to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Microchip Identification:  Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, sometimes our pets become separated from us.  Whether they escape through a hole in the fence or run out the front door when a friend comes to visit, it can be a heart wrenching experience when they are missing.  Collars and tags can come off.  Microchipping is one more way to help insure your pet will come back to you.  We use Home Again Microchips.  They are very small (about the size of a grain of rice) and are implanted in between the shoulder blades.  They can be implanted when the pet is awake or under anesthesia, for instance, during a spay or neuter procedure.  The chips have an individual encrypted number unique to your pet.  If your pet is missing and ends up at a shelter or veterinary clinic,  the pet should be scanned for a microchip.  If one is found, the number can be looked up by calling or going on line to the Home Again website.  Your pet can then be reunited to you by the information you provide.  Summerwood Veterinary clinic can also be contacted, so we may be able to contact you as well.  Once you notify Home Again that your pet is missing,  a “Lost” notice will go out to all clinics, shelters, and individuals listed on the Home Again Website within 25 miles.  Therefore, nearby people will also be looking out for your lost pet.  There are additional benefits with Home Again Microchips.  If you have any questions about microchipping, please call Summerwood Veterinary Clinic or go to the Home Again Website.

Geriatric and Arthritic Care:  Pets are living longer.  That’s a good thing.  At Summerwood Veterinary Clinic old age is not considered a disease, but as with people, aging pets may suffer from arthritis, decreased vision and hearing, or other age related changes.  Fortunately, we have many ways to help our aging friends.  Many products have become available to help with arthritis.  If your pet is slowing down, appearing “stiffer” on rising, or just not able to run or exercise like they used to do, please call us.  We would like to help. 

Bathing/Inside Boarding:  All our boarding at Summerwood Veterinary Clinic is inside.  We cater to pets with special needs or medications that may not be addressed at regular boarding facilities.  We strive to make your pet as comfortable as possible while you are away.  Feel free to bring any special toy or food that they may enjoy.  We also offer bath services for your pets.  Nail trims, anal gland expressions and ear cleanings are included with a bath.  We can also provide flea prevention at bath time if needed.  We also offer nail dremmeling and “Furminator” treatments.  We like our client’s pets to feel good and look good, too!

Cancer Treatments and Therapies:  Dr. McCann has a special interest in cancer treatment and therapies.  She has had many of her own pets develop cancer over the years and knows first hand the emotions from diagnosis, treatment decisions, and quality of life aspects of cancer therapy.  She believes cancer should be treated like other diseases and that cures can happen.  Each family should be as well informed about their pet’s conditions and treatment options as possible.  Summerwood Veterinary Clinic has chemotherapy capabilities.  If you are concerned about cancer or your pet has recently been diagnosed and you have questions,  please call to discuss your pet’s individual case.

Dermatology and Allergy Treatments:  Pets can have many skin issues.  Unfortunately,  allergies in pets are often exhibited in their skin.  If your pet is itching more often than they should, or you notice anything unusual about your pet’s skin, please call to set up a consultation and examination.  Allergies are as common in pets as they are in people in the Gulf Coast environment.  We would love to help with any of your pet’s skin issues.  We also offer an extensive line of flea products.

House Calls
House Calls may be scheduled, when possible, to provide additional comfort to ailing or immobile pets when the euthanasia decision has been made. Please call the clinic to set up such an appointment if needed.