Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Dental issues are very common with dogs and cats, and they are also largely preventable and treatable. It is worth noting that 80% of dogs and cats 3 years of age and older have dental disease. Many of these issues would have been avoided had proper dental care been followed from day one.
• Vaccination
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• Nutritional Counseling
  Canine parvovirus, given annually —The canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The virus manifests itself in two different forms: intestinal form (which is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite) and cardiac form (which attacks the heart muscles of very young puppies, often leading to death).
• Comprehensive Examination
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Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Probably one of the most important recommendations we make is for all pets to have an annual microscopic stool exam performed to check for intestinal parasites that are undetectable to the human eye. Zoonotic parasitic worms such as Roundworms and Hookworms can be transmitted to humans and can be especially problematic for children and people with suppressed immune systems. Intestinal organisms such as Giardia and Coccidia can cause serious gastrointestinal problems in humans when exposed to these parasites. If your pet is not on a monthly parasite control product such as Sentinel or Revolution, oral deworming for Roundworms and Hookworms should be performed during their annual visit and the stool exam should be performed to check for any of the other parasites your pet may have been exposed to.
• Behavioral Disorder Treatment
  Canine distemper, given annually —Canine distemper is a contagious and serious viral illness with no known cure. The virus affects the respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. This virus, even if the pet survives, can often lead to permanent neurologic damage.
• Pain Management
  Also known as cold laser therapy, low-level laser therapy is a form of phototherapy used to stimulate tissue repair and provide pain management. It is a noninvasive treatment using a focused red and infrared light to stimulate tissue at and below the surface of your pet’s skin.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Since not all skin disorders are suitable for Cryosurgery, your veterinarian can let you know during your pet’s visit if Cryosurgery is a good option for your pet’s condition.
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
  Canine leptospirosis (lepto for short) —Lepto is a serious bacterial disease of dogs. It generally attacks a dog’s liver and kidneys, and can lead to organ damage or failure.
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
  A typical puppy protocol will consist of Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus Parainfluenza, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Rabies given at specific intervals in a series that should normally be completed at about 4 months of age. The kitten series would consist of the Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia Vaccines given in a series that would conclude at about 3 months of age. Depending on the cat’s lifestyle, vaccination for Rabies and Feline Leukemia may also be recommended. A FeLV/FIV (https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/difference-between-felv-and-fiv ) test will be recommended for any previously untested cat or kitten starting a vaccination series.
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
  Urinalysis —Urinalysis can reveal diseases that have gone unnoticed because they do not produce striking signs or symptoms. Examples include diabetes mellitus, various forms of inflammation, and chronic urinary tract infections.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
• Diabetes Treatment
  Many diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, allergic skin diseases, and metabolic bone disease, can be linked to inappropriate diet and nutrition. On the other hand, appropriate nutrition can help manage diseases by decreasing inflammation, reactivity, and minimizing organ dysfunction.
• Knee Problems Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
  Our team of skilled professionals offers services aimed at accurately diagnosing and offering sound management strategies for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. We understand how upsetting it can be for both pets and pet parents dealing with heart health issues.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  A very common and frustrating problem for aging pets is inappropriate elimination. Excessive urination or incontinence may be indicative of diabetes or kidney failure, both of which are treatable if caught early enough.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
  The first low-level laser was developed in 1960, and early testing showed an increase in the speed and overall success of the healing process when it was used. Originally used for wound repair, clinical trials done throughout the 1970s showed the applicability of the low-level laser in therapy to be more widespread than previously thought. The 1990s came with the invention of more powerful and effective versions of the cold laser, eventually increasing its popularity in the field of rehabilitation.

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
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• Spaying and Neutering
  Keeping un-altered pets can be very challenging. For instance, intact male cats and dogs will mark their territory with urine and the smell can be difficult to get rid of. Intact male dogs are much more likely to bite and (like intact male cats) have a tendency to wander away from home; they often escape their yard where they can get into fights or be hit by a car while out looking for females. Outdoor cats that fight can get abscesses and may also become exposed to FIV or FeLV (https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/difference-between-felv-and-fiv ) which is usually fatal. The two most important reasons for spaying a female pet are due to overpopulation concerns and the potential for developing a life-threatening condition called pyometra (infected uterus). Even if you try to keep an intact female pet in your own yard, males can breakthrough, dig under or climb over fencing to get to an in-heat female pet. Another very important reason we recommend spaying and neutering is because some forms of cancer, exacerbated by the hormones produced by an intact pet can be avoided simply by having the pet altered. Typically we recommend spaying and neutering after the vaccine series is completed or between 5-6 months of age.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Preventive medicine, as well as the diagnosis of internal health issues, requires the ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests. Without timely access to precise laboratory test results, it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis or assessment of your pet’s health. That’s why Mountainview Small Animal Hospital maintains a complete in-house laboratory in addition to using an outside lab service to provide timely access to tests, such as...
• X-Ray
  Radiology is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat. Radiologists use an array of imaging technologies such as digital radiography and ultrasound.
• Microchipping
  A chip the size of a grain of rice, inserted between the shoulder blades just under the skin will serve as permanent identification that cannot be lost, removed, or wiggled out of by your pet. Once implanted, you must register your pet’s chip number with the chip manufacturer, then your contact information will remain in their database where it will be accessible to veterinarians and animal shelters all over the country simply by running a scanner over the pet’s shoulders. You can then be contacted and notified of the whereabouts of your little renegade and make arrangements to get him home where he belongs.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
  At Mountainview Small Animal Hospital, we know your pets are part of the family, and we make them part of our family while they’re here. Conveniently located in the Lake Elsinore & Canyon Lake CA area, we can be your boarding facility of choice when you are out of town, on vacation, if your pet needs supervision after a surgery, or if your pet has a complicated medical condition that needs managed while you’re away. In any situation, our staff is specially trained to give your pets the highest quality care.
• Senior Pet Care
  Sensory changes in senior pets cause a general “slowing down.†As their major senses dull, you may find that your pet has slower responses to external stimuli. This loss of sensory perception often is a slow, progressive process, and it may even escape your notice.