Alternative Medicine

When giving our beloved pets the care they deserve, we have more tools and healing modalities to turn to than ever before. Alternative therapies open up a whole spectrum of possibilities for helping ensure that our pets stay healthy and happy.

MountainView Veterinary Hospital is proud to offer a suite of Alternative Medicine services in addition to conventional medicine. We blend the best elements of Eastern and Western medicine to provide a comprehensive program tailored to your pet’s individual needs and that will provide the best outcome. Our alternative medicine offerings can decrease pain and inflammation, accelerate healing, reduce anxiety – and more —without drugs or side effects.

Our Alternative Medicine services includes:

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Integrative & Alternative Medicine: Q&A

At our hospital, integrative medicine is the practice of combining traditional veterinary care with alternative therapies like acupuncture and PEMF. Dr. Elizabeth Boggier believes that we shouldn’t have to choose between ‘natural’ and ‘conventional.’ By integrating both, we can often achieve better results with fewer medications. Whether you are coming from Denville or anywhere in the Morris County area, our goal is to provide a customized plan that uses every tool available to help your pet thrive.

In some cases, yes, but more often they are used to support them. Dr. Elizabeth Boggier frequently uses alternative medicine to manage cases where surgery isn’t an option due to a pet’s age or health status. At MountainView Veterinary Hospital, we’ve seen acupuncture and laser therapy significantly reduce a pet’s reliance on daily NSAIDs. We don’t just treat the symptoms; we use these therapies to support the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

While our senior patients see incredible benefits, Dr. Elizabeth Boggier utilizes alternative medicine for pets of all ages. We use laser therapy to speed up healing for young dogs after a spay or neuter, and PEMF for active ‘weekend warrior’ dogs who may have strained a muscle. Integrative medicine is about wellness and prevention just as much as it is about treating chronic pain.

No two pets are the same, and neither are their treatment plans. During a consultation at our hospital, Dr. Elizabeth Boggier performs a comprehensive physical and neurological exam to determine which combination of therapies—be it acupuncture, laser, or PEMF—will be most effective. We look at your pet’s lifestyle, temperament, and specific medical history to create a roadmap for their recovery.

Experience and medical oversight are key. Many ‘wellness centers’ offer these services, but at MountainView Veterinary Hospital, these therapies are overseen by Dr. Elizabeth Boggier, a licensed veterinarian with a deep understanding of animal anatomy and pathology. Being located in Denville right on the Mountain Lakes border, we provide a convenient, medically-sound environment where your pet’s alternative care is fully integrated with their primary medical records.