Excess weight creates a cascade of physical stress on your pet's body, with joints bearing the heaviest burden. Every extra pound multiplies the force pressing down on hips, knees, and elbows when your pet walks, runs, or simply stands. This constant strain accelerates cartilage breakdown, triggers inflammation, and sets the stage for arthritis years earlier [...]

Your pet hobbles across the kitchen one morning, favoring their left hind leg, and you brace yourself for a costly vet visit. But by afternoon, they're bounding through the backyard with no apparent discomfort. This pattern repeats over days or weeks: limping appears, disappears, then returns without obvious triggers. You might assume the problem resolved [...]

We are excited to welcome Dr. Darrin Lewellen, DVM to our veterinary team. With more than 20 years of experience and a wide-ranging clinical background, Dr. Lewellen brings both depth of expertise and an engaging personality to patient care. Dr. Lewellen was born and raised in Plainview, Texas, a small farming community that shaped his strong [...]

Pet ownership brings immeasurable joy, but it also comes with responsibilities many of us don't fully grasp until we're faced with them. The statistics surrounding pet health reveal patterns every caring owner should understand; not to worry you, but to help you make informed decisions for your furry companion. At Mountain View Animal Hospital & [...]

When your furry companion isn't feeling well, finding gentle and natural ways to ease their discomfort becomes a top priority. Holistic approaches to pet digestive health combine traditional veterinary care with complementary therapies to address not just the symptoms but the underlying causes of stomach upset. These integrative methods may include dietary adjustments, stress reduction [...]

When your pet starts vomiting repeatedly, the clock begins ticking on a potentially serious complication: dehydration. While the vomiting itself may alarm you, the fluid loss happening with each episode can quickly escalate into a medical emergency. Your pet's body depends on a delicate balance of water and electrolytes to function properly, and vomiting disrupts [...]

Diarrhea happens to nearly every pet at some point, but knowing when loose stool needs veterinary attention can make all the difference in your companion's health and comfort. While many cases resolve on their own within a day or two, certain warning signs indicate your pet needs professional care right away. At Mountain View Animal [...]

When your dog suddenly starts limping, the uncertainty can be overwhelming as you try to determine whether this requires immediate emergency attention or can wait for a regular appointment. Understanding the difference between urgent and non-urgent limping situations helps you make informed decisions about your dog's care while avoiding unnecessary stress and potentially costly emergency [...]

Your pet's mouth holds vital clues about their overall health, yet dental problems often develop silently before obvious symptoms appear. Many pet owners don't realize that dental disease affects over 80% of dogs and cats by age three, making regular dental care one of the most important aspects of preventive health maintenance. At Mountain View [...]

Deciding when to spay or neuter your dog is one of the most important choices you'll make for their long-term health and well-being. The timing of this procedure can substantially impact your dog's development, behavior, and risk for certain health conditions throughout their life. At Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care, we understand [...]