Medications are often necessary to relieve pets’ pain and treat their infections and illnesses. Unfortunately, your four-legged friend doesn’t understand medications’ importance to their health. Cats and dogs sometimes refuse medications or spit them out. You are not alone if your pet is medication-resistant. To make your job easier and to help your pet feel [...]

You may have noticed your dog panting when they're excited, anxious, or hot. Panting is a normal canine behavior, serving as a critical mechanism for regulating body temperature and ensuring overall physiological stability. Our MountainView Veterinary Hospital team explains panting’s intricacies, how the behavior functions, and why some dogs pant more than others. Why dogs [...]

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, [...]

Routine preventive care helps keep your pet in peak condition. From the youngest kitten or puppy to the oldest cat or dog, pets need routine veterinary checkups to ensure they’re healthy or detect a problem early enough that the condition is easy to resolve.  Our team members at MountainView Veterinary Hospital, with locations in Denville [...]

In recent years, alternative medicine therapies have gained popularity as viable treatments for pets. Many pet owners seek natural and holistic approaches to help maintain their pets' health and well-being. From acupuncture to herbal remedies, such as those offered at MountainView Veterinary Hospital, alternative medicine can complement traditional veterinary care. Our team describes alternative medicine [...]

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 [...]