West Fargo Animal Hospital: Summerfield Carrie DVM

We provide routine wellness exams as a critical part of your pet’s healthcare routine to maintain their well-being and detect any medical issues before they progress. During your pet’s exam we will assess their overall body condition eyes ears mouth internal organs and systems skin and much more.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible start for your puppy or kitten. We believe in comprehensive care which includes vaccinations a proper diet and parasite prevention during their initial visit.

We understand the unique requirements of senior pets and recommend more frequent wellness exams to detect and address problems earlier. Our experienced team may also recommend changes in diet exercise and other healthcare aspects as your pet matures.

We recommend vaccinations for pets at a young age with regular boosters throughout their life. For canines core vaccines include rabies and DAPP while for felines it includes rabies and FVRCP.

We recommend a year-round prevention routine to ensure everyone’s safety from common parasites including heartworms. Our knowledgeable healthcare team will assist you in developing a personalized prevention plan based on your lifestyle.

We recommend a year-round prevention routine to ensure everyone’s safety from common parasites including fleas and ticks. Our knowledgeable healthcare team will assist you in developing a personalized prevention plan based on your lifestyle.

We offer microchipping as the most effective means of identification for your pet and is safe quick and causes little pain.

We offer individualized nutrition counseling and customize a recommendation for your unique pet. Our doctors will perform a thorough body-condition evaluation during every physical examination and can give nutritional recommendations based on what we see.

We will conduct a comprehensive physical exam fecal test and blood test to detect and address any parasite issues. Even if your pet is on year-round prevention these tests are essential for early detection.

Our state-of-the art laboratory and diagnostic equipment allows us to do many lab tests onsite. Labs are essential to detect disease and underlying causes of illness in your pet.

During your pet’s annual exam we will conduct a comprehensive physical exam fecal test and blood test to detect and address any parasite issues.

We offer medical imaging including radiographs which are painless and noninvasive ways to evaluate organs and bones allowing us to better understand what is occurring in a pet’s body.

We offer ultrasound as another powerful tool in our veterinary diagnostic arsenal. It utilizes sound waves to create real-time images of your pet’s internal organs.

During our thorough oral exams dental X-rays may be recommended to gain a better understanding of what lies beneath the gum line including an evaluation of the roots that cannot be assessed from a visual exam.

We only recommend tooth extractions in cases where they are essential for your pet’s wellbeing. If we do recommend tooth extraction we will provide detailed information about the procedure and offer guidance on caring for your pet during the healing process.

We offer comprehensive dental care tailored to your pet’s specific needs. Regular oral exams play a crucial role in preventing irreversible dental disease tooth loss and potentially costly oral surgeries.

Additionally implementing at-home dental care practices such as regular brushing of your pet’s teeth and incorporating teeth cleaning treats into their regimen can effectively mitigate the build-up of plaque.

We offer a wide range of basic surgical services including spays and neuters. During your pet’s procedure their safety and comfort are our top priority.

When urgent care situations arise we are fully prepared to see your pet the same day during our hospital hours schedule permitting.

We will develop a safe and effective anesthetic protocol for your pet to ensure they experience very little pain.

We offer acupuncture services and can discuss if your pet could benefit from this service.

Laser therapy utilizes specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects such as improved healing time pain reduction and decreased swelling. This option is available to treat many issues including osteoarthritis soft tissue injury and chronic wounds.