Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Pets Pets, much like humans, can experience stress and anxiety, which may arise from various triggers. At MountainView Veterinary Hospital, we focus on treating these conditions and educating pet owners about managing their pets' emotional well-being. Causes of Stress and Anxiety in Dogs and Cats Pets' stress and anxiety [...]

Low-Stress Pet Handling Methods You Can Use at Home As pet owners, we all strive to create a peaceful and supportive environment for our animals. Stress in pets, much like in humans, can lead to a variety of physical and psychological issues, affecting their health and longevity. At MountainView Veterinary Hospital, we prioritize low-stress handling [...]

Although your cat is domesticated, they share many traits with lions and other wild cats. All cats need to scratch and stalk, and you can help your whiskered pal stay mentally and physically healthy by allowing them to express these and other natural behaviors. Your team at MountainView Veterinary Hospital explains how you can do [...]

If you've ever suffered from allergies, you know how miserable they can be. Did you know that your pet can also experience allergic reactions? Like people, cats and dogs can develop allergies to various substances, causing them to feel excessively itchy over their entire body. Allergy season is in full swing for people and pets, [...]

Your pet’s homelife can get dull, but playing with enrichment toys can add excitement to their daily routine. Before you click add to cart for a costly new toy, consider crafting do-it-yourself (DIY) enrichment toys for your pet. Get crafty and make your furry pal extra happy by following our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team’s DIY [...]

Boarding your pet can feel similar to sending your child to sleepaway camp. They meet new friends, explore a new environment, and of course, miss their parents from time to time. If you’re feeling anxious or guilty about boarding your pet, our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team is here to ease your mind. This letter is [...]

Pets are on pins and needles about acupuncture at MountainView Veterinary Hospital, and their dedicated owners have many questions about this new—but ancient—therapy. Our skilled team is excited to provide this timeless modality to our injured, ill, and painful pet patients throughout the Denville, New Jersey areas. Here are our answers to your most common [...]

Ticks are pretty gross—you can’t deny this simple fact. And while we all hate pulling ticks off our dogs, their negative effects go far beyond the “eww” factor. Ticks can transmit serious diseases to your family and your pets, including Lyme disease. The Northeast is a hot spot for Lyme disease, and MountainView Veterinary Hospital [...]

You may think your home is perfectly pet-safe, but unless you have looked at your surroundings from your four-legged friend's point of view, you are likely missing some safety hazards. To explain the importance of home pet-proofing, our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team shares three common—and scary— pet scenarios that have the potential to end badly.  [...]