Mountainside Veterinary Hospital (MVH) opposes feline declawing as an elective procedure and supports non-surgical alternatives. This statement does not apply to claw removal when medically necessary to treat conditions such as tumors, chronic infections, etc. When deemed medically necessary, the procedure must follow current best practices for amputation, including use of the surgical laser, multimodal pain control before, during, and for an appropriate length of time after the surgery.
MVH veterinarians strongly believe in fully educating their clients on all aspects of declawing, including the lack of medical necessity, possible side effects, ethical issues and most importantly the positive alternatives. These alternatives are crucial in providing feline owners with the options they need to care for their cats with claws.
MVH strongly encourages all cat owners who may be considering declawing, to talk to their veterinarian and fully educate themselves on the non-surgical alternatives before and after adding a cat to their family.
MVH veterinarians strongly believe in fully educating their clients on all aspects of declawing, including the lack of medical necessity, possible side effects, ethical issues and most importantly the positive alternatives. These alternatives are crucial in providing feline owners with the options they need to care for their cats with claws.
MVH strongly encourages all cat owners who may be considering declawing, to talk to their veterinarian and fully educate themselves on the non-surgical alternatives before and after adding a cat to their family.
Services
Since 1976, our practice has met the healthcare needs of the pets in our communities by balancing top-notch, forward-thinking medicine with affordability.
We couldn't be prouder of our reputation as a landmark veterinary facility, and we couldn't do it without our dedicated, solution-focused team that treats all patients and clients with compassion and respect.
We're a privately-owned practice with more than 80 years of combined experience among our doctors.
Our entire team is personable, friendly, and values honesty and integrity.
We couldn't be prouder of our reputation as a landmark veterinary facility, and we couldn't do it without our dedicated, solution-focused team that treats all patients and clients with compassion and respect.
We're a privately-owned practice with more than 80 years of combined experience among our doctors.
Our entire team is personable, friendly, and values honesty and integrity.
We're pleased to offer our pet families a full spectrum of quality healthcare services under one roof.
Please take a moment to browse our list of services and treatment options, and let us know if you have any questions.
Wellness and preventive care: Regular checkups are the best way to prevent illness and to catch underlying conditions early on.
Visit our wellness page to learn more!.
Imaging and diagnostics: We have a complete in-house lab, plus digital x-ray equipment to help diagnose conditions quickly.
Please take a moment to browse our list of services and treatment options, and let us know if you have any questions.
Wellness and preventive care: Regular checkups are the best way to prevent illness and to catch underlying conditions early on.
Visit our wellness page to learn more!.
Imaging and diagnostics: We have a complete in-house lab, plus digital x-ray equipment to help diagnose conditions quickly.
You want your pet to be healthy and active, and so do we!
The best place to start is with regular wellness visits.
Your pet's healthcare needs will change over the course of their life, and regular checkups will enable your Mountainside doctor to make recommendations specific to your pet's age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
Address any questions you might have and discuss any changes in normal habits, such as sleep, mobility, appetite, or behavior.
It's important to schedule an examination for your new pet so we can check for parasites and administer appropriate vaccines.
The best place to start is with regular wellness visits.
Your pet's healthcare needs will change over the course of their life, and regular checkups will enable your Mountainside doctor to make recommendations specific to your pet's age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
Address any questions you might have and discuss any changes in normal habits, such as sleep, mobility, appetite, or behavior.
It's important to schedule an examination for your new pet so we can check for parasites and administer appropriate vaccines.
Whether we're performing a routine blood test, pinpointing the cause of an illness, or examining an injury, diagnostic testing is important throughout your pet's life.
At Mountainside Veterinary Hospital, we have a broad range of in-house diagnostic tools and capabilities.
We have a complete in-house lab where we can process bloodwork and perform a wide range of tests to diagnose urgent problems.
We offer the advantages of a complete radiology department with digital x-ray equipment.
Digital x-rays use less radiation and produce highly detailed images that our doctors can enlarge and manipulate on a computer screen for better viewing.
At Mountainside Veterinary Hospital, we have a broad range of in-house diagnostic tools and capabilities.
We have a complete in-house lab where we can process bloodwork and perform a wide range of tests to diagnose urgent problems.
We offer the advantages of a complete radiology department with digital x-ray equipment.
Digital x-rays use less radiation and produce highly detailed images that our doctors can enlarge and manipulate on a computer screen for better viewing.
Just like people, our pets want clean, healthy mouths.
We'll take a peek inside your pet's mouth during every checkup, but the most effective way to ward off gum disease and other problems is with a yearly dental exam and cleaning performed under general anesthesia.
We get this question a lot!
The use of general anesthesia allows us to thoroughly examine your pet's mouth, including the gum line, and to extract any broken or bad teeth.
We also take digital dental x-rays to look for problems hidden beneath the surface.
We'll take a peek inside your pet's mouth during every checkup, but the most effective way to ward off gum disease and other problems is with a yearly dental exam and cleaning performed under general anesthesia.
We get this question a lot!
The use of general anesthesia allows us to thoroughly examine your pet's mouth, including the gum line, and to extract any broken or bad teeth.
We also take digital dental x-rays to look for problems hidden beneath the surface.
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