Ocean Heights Animal Hospital

11/29/2023

11/25/2020

Our office will be closing today Wednesday Nov. 25 at 4 pm. We will also be closed Thursday Nov. 26- Sunday Nov. 29th, we will reopen on Monday Nov. 30 at 9 am. If you have a life threatening emergency please call Linwood Pet Hospital at 609-926-5300, Absecon Veterinary Hospital at 609-646-7013 or Ocean View Veterinary Hospital 609-486-5052. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

05/01/2020

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03/19/2020

Dear Clients of Ocean Heights Animal Hospital,
Besides the safety measures we are already practicing, as of Saturday 21, we will not have Saturday hours (until further notice).
Please call ahead for medications and prescriptions.
Please take reasonable precautions and stay home if you are sick.
Thank you!
The Doctors and Staff of OHAH

03/14/2020

To our valued clients at Ocean Heights Animal Hospital,

We will continue to remain open during the outbreak of COVID-19, but we are implementing some policies to keep both you and our staff safe.

We are asking sick clients (those with respiratory disease, flu, or cold-like symptoms), those who have been potentially exposed to, or those who have been tested positive for COVID-19, to not bring their pet to the hospital. Please arrange with a friend or family member to bring your pet. Additionally, please consider rescheduling wellness exams and elective surgeries during this time.

Per the AVMA: “ Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets become ill with COVID-19 or that they spread it to other animals, including people. Out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. Have another member of your household take care of walking, feeding, and playing with your pet. If you have a service animal or you must care for your pet, then wear a facemask; don’t share food, kiss, or hug them; and wash your hands before and after any contact with them. As always, careful hand washing and other infection control practices can greatly reduce the chance of spreading any disease. The national Association of State Public Health Veterinarians’ (NASPHV) compendium of standard precautions is a good reference for appropriate infection control in veterinary practices.”

We are doing our best to stay abreast of current developments. We understand there is a lot of information (and misinformation) floating around. Updates can be found at:

American Veterinary Medical Association: Avma.org/Coronavirus

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

We will update our policies as needed during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
The doctors and staff of Ocean Heights Animal Hospital

A new human coronavirus that emerged from China has put public health officials on high alert. Here’s the information veterinarians need, both to answer questions and to address potential medical shortage issues.

03/13/2020

Can the coronavirus infect pets?
Some information from the AVMA

“Can SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infect pets?”

The AVMA has developed a series of frequently asked questions we’ve received about . You can find more information about this question and more at our FAQs for Pet Owners here ➡️ http://bit.ly/38WbgFi

02/11/2020

With Valentine's Day approaching, a few bites of information.

While a chocolate bar may be the perfect treat for us humans, it can be deadly for your dog. Here’s everything you need to know about chocolate and your dogs.

01/24/2020

Lost dogs

01/15/2020

Have a new puppy or a newly adopted adult dog, read how crate training can be mad easy.

Transition your dog from a crate novice to total pro in just a few minutes per day with this simple training regimen.

01/15/2020

Give us a call before trying any over the counter medications or home remedies. Some thing may seem safe but can cause real problems.

Natural doesn’t always mean “pet-safe” or effective, and what might work well for humans as far as at-home remedies go, those same things might be unsafe or even toxic for your pet.