What should I do if I notice visible parasites on my pet?
If you notice visible parasites on your pet, call us today and schedule an appointment so that our veterinarians can recommend the appropriate treatment for your pet. Flea and tick preventatives have improved greatly in recent years. These preventatives are safe and effective and come in a wide variety of forms. At Mountains View Veterinary, we fit the preventative product to the pet's problem and environment.
What if my pet has an after-hours problem?
We provide emergency care services after office hours until 8:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Please leave a message and the on-call doctor will return your call. Please note the callback time is 30 minutes up to 2 hours. If you require a veterinarian to see your animal, there is a $125 after-hours charge in addition to services or medication your pet may receive.
Should you have an emergency outside of our regular office hours and after 8:00 p.m. or your pet requires immediate assistance, please contact:
Clinic: Animal Medical Center
Address: 234 River Rock Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Phone: 615-867-7575
At what age should I have my pet spayed or neutered?
While most dogs and cats are spayed or neutered at 6 and 9 months respectively, there are several factors that help determine the best age for spaying and neutering including your pet’s breed (larger breeds wait longer) and individual health status. Please contact the office to discuss and schedule your pet’s spay or neuter.
What are heartworms, and how can I prevent my pet from getting them?
Heartworms are a serious, year-round parasitic threat to your pet’s health. After an infection occurs, treatment is not only very expensive, but can also be life threatening.
Heartworms can infect both our canine and feline companions. Heartworms are spread when a mosquito bites an infected animal and then transfers the juvenile worms when it bites a healthy animal. Unless your pet is taking a heartworm preventative, these immature worms can grow into adults that can cause serious damage to your pet’s blood vessels, lungs and heart, and may even cause death.
There are several options available for prevention of this potentially life-threatening disease. A monthly preventative can keep your dog or cat healthy and is much less expensive than having to treat adult heartworms. Our veterinarians at Mountains View Veterinary will determine which preventative is right for your pet, based on needs and lifestyle.
What financing options do you offer, or is payment expected at the time of service?
At Mountains View Veterinary, payment plans are not available, and payment is expected at the time of service. We accept cash, debit cards, and all major credit cards.
Sometimes an emergency occurs with our pets that is not within our immediate budget. If you would like the option of financing unanticipated expenses in order to provide the best care for your pet, we accept Care Credit. You can find more information at https://www.carecredit.com/.