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 Rockaway and Denville, New Jersey areas. Here are our answers to your [...]

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.  [...]

Think you know your pet like the back of your hand? You may have their personality pegged and a general sense of their health, but many well-meaning pet owners neglect one important area of their pet’s overall wellbeing. When was the last time you took a good look at your pet’s teeth? Dental health is [...]

Thanksgiving is one of the nation’s most widely observed holidays, but the occasion can be dangerous for your pet. As you gather with friends and family to celebrate the year’s blessings and indulge in a large feast, take steps to safeguard your pet. Our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team wants to help by providing Thanksgiving safety [...]