Dental health is critical for our pets’ overall well-being, but far too often, it's the owner’s last focus. Dogs and cats can suffer from dental issues that impact their quality of life and sometimes their longevity. Our team at MountainView Veterinary Hospital explores the importance of pet dental care and provides practical tips for maintaining [...]

Proper nutrition is essential for fueling your pet’s body, maintaining their healthy weight, and supporting their overall health. So, when your furry pal eats less than usual, you are naturally concerned. Our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team explains the many causes of inappetence in pets and how to encourage your pet to eat, ensuring they get [...]

A good grooming session will help your furry pal look and feel their best, and smell oh-so-fresh when you lean in for a cuddle. Plus, brushing and bathing allow you to examine your pet’s skin, ears, and paws for abnormalities like dryness, redness, or lumps and bumps. Before you toss your pet in the tub [...]

Did you recently receive a reminder about your pet’s diagnostic wellness screenings? These tests may seem unnecessary if your pet is young and apparently healthy, but they are an important aspect of your four-legged friend’s health care. Our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team, which serves Denville, New Jersey, answers frequently asked questions about these critical tests.  [...]

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 [...]

Laser therapy is a pain-free, surgery-free, and drug-free treatment modality that is hugely beneficial for pets suffering from pain, inflammation, and injuries. Plus, laser therapy is non-invasive, and your pet does not need to be shaved for treatment. This safe, yet powerful, therapy option, has so many perks that pets can reap the benefits with [...]

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.  [...]