Medical Boarding for Pets in Summit, NJ
Veterinary supervised boarding for diabetic, senior and recovering dogs and cats.
Medical Boarding from Our Veterinarians Near You in Summit, NJ
Traveling is hard when your pet needs daily insulin, heart medication or careful monitoring. A standard kennel is not set up for that. At Summit Dog and Cat Hospital, medical boarding takes place inside our veterinary hospital, so your pet is cared for by the same team that knows its history, with medications given on schedule and a veterinarian nearby if anything changes.
What Is Medical Boarding?
Medical boarding is boarding for pets who need extra attention because of a medical condition, an ongoing treatment or recovery from surgery. Unlike a traditional boarding kennel, your pet is cared for by trained veterinary staff who give medications and insulin, feed prescription and special diets, and watch for changes in appetite, energy and behavior. It is designed for diabetic dogs and cats, senior pets, pets with arthritis or kidney disease, and pets recovering from surgery.
A Home Away from Home
We keep your pet’s routine as close to home as possible, with the same food, feeding times and medication schedule. Ask us about bringing a familiar blanket or toy from home. Pets with mobility problems get padded bedding and help getting up, and anxious pets get quiet space and extra time with the team.
Call Our Veterinarians in Summit, NJ, to Schedule Your Pet's Stay Today
To reserve medical boarding in Summit, NJ, call Summit Dog and Cat Hospital at (908) 273-2200. Our team will review your pet’s medications and needs with you and confirm the dates. We also offer standard dog and cat boarding for pets without medical needs.
Why Choose Us?
Medical boarding at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital is built around your pet’s condition, not a one size fits all kennel routine. Here is what sets it apart:
• Veterinary team on site: Your pet stays inside a full service animal hospital, so a veterinarian can examine your pet during business hours if anything changes.
• Comfortable accommodations: Clean, comfortable dog and cat boarding spaces where your pet can rest and feel at home.
• Individualized care plans: Before check in, we review your pet’s medications, feeding schedule, diet and mobility needs and write them into a care plan the whole team follows.
• Daily monitoring and updates: We record appetite, water intake, bathroom habits and behavior every day, and we can send you updates and photos while you are away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your pet's stay.
What is medical boarding for pets?
Medical boarding is boarding inside a veterinary hospital for dogs and cats that need more support than a standard kennel can give. Trained veterinary staff monitor the pet’s condition and follow your veterinarian’s instructions for medications, insulin, special diets, mobility support or recovery care during the stay.
Where can I board my diabetic cat or dog near Summit, NJ?
Summit Dog and Cat Hospital offers medical boarding in Summit, NJ for diabetic dogs and cats, with insulin given on schedule by veterinary staff. It is also a good fit for senior pets, pets recovering from surgery, and pets with kidney disease, arthritis or other conditions that need daily medication. Families from Short Hills, Millburn and Chatham use it as their closest veterinary boarding option.
Can a veterinary hospital give my dog medication while boarding?
Yes. The team gives oral medications, eye and ear drops, and insulin injections on your pet’s normal schedule, and records every dose. Please bring all medications in their original labeled containers with written instructions, and enough for the full stay plus a few extra days.
What records are needed for a medical boarding reservation?
You will need current vaccination records, a list of all medications with doses and times, feeding instructions, and any recent lab results or discharge notes from other hospitals. Pets that are not current patients may need an exam before their first stay.
How early should I arrange medical boarding?
Book as early as possible, especially for holidays and summer, when boarding spaces fill quickly. Early booking also gives the team time to review your pet’s records and care plan before check in. Pets that need round the clock intensive care, such as continuous IV fluids or oxygen, are better served at a 24 hour hospital, and we will tell you if that applies to your pet.
Location & hours
Find us on
Morris Turnpike.
Open now until 6:00 pm
Office hours
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
16 Morris Tpke, Summit, NJ 07901
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