03/18/2020
Abacus Animal Hospital
10872 Wiles Road
Coral Springs, FL 33076
954-755-0055
[email protected]
Dear Client,
We understand and share the concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and we are keeping up to date with CDC recommendations. At this time, we will continue with our normal business hours and scheduled appointments with precautions.
We sanitize our lobby & exam room before and after each appointment with disinfectants. Our team members are washing their hands before and after each appointment. We also offer a drive up service where, if your pet has an appointment, a team member will come out and take your pet inside for the examination while you wait in the car. Your pet must be on a leash or carrier.
When making an appointment, please inform us if anyone in your family is experiencing Flu like symptoms. We are asking that no more than one person accompany your pet to the appointment inside the clinic. We aim to have no more than 1 client in our lobby at all times.
As an alternative, we are also offering phone appointments via Skype or Facetime. We may also visit your home and examine your pet in our mobile unit if your pet needs medical treatment that requires physical contact.
Stay up to date on government updates from the Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and the Florida Health Department.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, currently, there is no evidence that pets can become sick from COVID-19. Infectious disease experts, as well as the CDC, OIE, and WHO indicate there is also no evidence to suggest that pet dogs or cats can be a source of infection, including spreading COVID-19 to people. But this is a fluid situation, and more investigation is underway. As we learn more, we will update you.
We thank you for your confidence in our service and look forward to seeing and caring for your pet.
Sincerely,
Jerry J Pico DVM PA
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.