This page was last updated on: June 25, 2009
Welcome to Ottawa Animal Hospital. From your first phone call we promise to exceed your expectations both in pet health care as well as client services. We pride ourselves on being an AAHA certified hospital and are confident that you will see what sets us apart from the others as soon as your visit. We look forward to being your pet's health care provider and friend for life.
Ottawa Animal Hospital
Dr. Eric Heitman & Dr. Wendi Soper
620 Butternut Drive
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 399*2540
Where you'll find a warm heart for a cold nose.
Same day appointments available!!!
We are proud to be one of the few AAHA certified hospital in West Michigan. This means that we are held to very strict guidelines in all areas of veterinary medicine, staff, medical records, housekeeping and more. We are very proud to have earned this achievement! To find out what AAHA means for you and your pet visit the American Animal Hospital web site at
Join the newsletter!
 | ||||||
Barking Mad & Me-WOW specials!
Read about our attempt to help loving
pet owners during this dismal economic time.
Heartworm disease is a problem in many parts of the continental U.S. and Hawaii where there is a large mosquito population, especially in the Atlantic and Gulf Coast marshes and in southern California. All dogs and cats living in a heavily populated mosquito area are at risk, whether they live indoors or out.
When an infected mosquito bites a healthy dog or cat, Heartworm larvae are deposited into the puncture wound. These larvae mature, and over the next few months, migrate to the heart and major blood vessels where they interfere with normal blood circulation. Heartworms grow to be about the size of spaghetti and the damage they cause to both the heart and the lungs can be potentially fatal.
The good news is that Hearworm disease can be prevented! There are medications that are effective in preventing Heartworm disease in uninfected dogs and cats. Your veterinarian will order a diagnostic blood test to assure no infection is present before beginning treatment, and may repeat the tests on a yearly or biennial basis depending on your pet's risk of infection. Working together with your veterinarian, you can help your pet live a long life free from Heartworm disease!
Cuddly cuties! Recent studies have proven that pets recover better when they are with a stuffed animal that carries the scent of their owner. We have implemented a new program for our hospitalized patients. At the time of admission the owners will be given a stuffed animal to hold. That stuffed animal will then be put with their pet during their entire hospital stay to comfort them. When the pets are discharged we will send the stuffed animal home with them. This, along with our pain free philosophy makes the recovery of our four-legged friends the most comfortable and stress free that it can be. If you would like to donate stuffed animals please drop them off.
The Ottawa Animal Hospital Biggest Loser Program!!
Click the dog for information.
