Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center

Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center Your Neighborhood, Family-Owned Vet
Providing the tools for a healthy life! 🐾
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📞 (609) 971-9669

Established in 1988, the Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center is a modern, well-respected veterinary practice located in Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County, NJ. Symbolic of the roots we have established within the community is the magnificent Oak tree located in front of our state-of-the-art facility. The tree represents the strength of our most significant asset, our friendly and committed staff. With over 130

years of combined veterinary experience, our staff is dedicated to the health and well-being of your pet and truly understands the very real nature of the bond between human and their pets.

06/04/2026

Give your cat an extra hug from us today! 😻🐾❤️

☀️🐾 Show Us Your Pet’s Summer Body (Fluff Included)Beach bod? Never heard of her.We’re all about the snack bod, nap bod,...
06/03/2026

☀️🐾 Show Us Your Pet’s Summer Body (Fluff Included)

Beach bod? Never heard of her.
We’re all about the snack bod, nap bod, and floof bod around here. 😎

Whether your pet is rocking a fresh summer trim or their full, fabulous fluff—every body is a summer body.

Bonus points for muddy noses, wet paws, and post-zoomie hair. 😂

Drop your pet’s summer look below—we’re ready to admire the fluff. 💛

June is Adopt a Cat Month! 😻 We’ll be posting new feline friends available for adoption with All Fur One Pet Rescue & Ad...
06/03/2026

June is Adopt a Cat Month! 😻 We’ll be posting new feline friends available for adoption with All Fur One Pet Rescue & Adoptions every week this month! Are you ready for a new furry friend? Check out allfurone.org for more information and adoptable kitties! 🐈‍⬛

Look who finally grew into her ears! And just in time for her 1st birthday! 🎉 HBD Lemmy! You’re just as adorable now as ...
06/01/2026

Look who finally grew into her ears! And just in time for her 1st birthday! 🎉 HBD Lemmy! You’re just as adorable now as when we first met you 😻

Swimming is a great way for dogs to cool off and get exercise—but a little prep goes a long way in keeping it safe. 🌊🐶No...
06/01/2026

Swimming is a great way for dogs to cool off and get exercise—but a little prep goes a long way in keeping it safe. 🌊🐶

Not all dogs are natural swimmers, so always supervise and consider a life jacket—especially in open water.

After the fun, don’t forget about their ears.
Water trapped in the ear canal can lead to irritation or infections (aka “swimmer’s ear”), especially in dogs who swim often or have floppy ears.

A quick ear check and gentle drying after swimming can help prevent discomfort later on.

And as always—fresh water, shaded breaks, and a rinse-off help keep your pup happy and healthy.

Because the goal is simple: more splashing, less stressing. 💛

🌟🐾Pet of the Week🐾🌟These week we’re showing off Willow! 😻 Willow is a 15wk old Chesapeake/Retriever mix with lots of lov...
05/29/2026

🌟🐾Pet of the Week🐾🌟
These week we’re showing off Willow! 😻
Willow is a 15wk old Chesapeake/Retriever mix with lots of love to give! ❤️ She has been such a brave girl for her exams and vaccines 💉 and has officially stole the hearts of the staff! Let’s give Willow a big round of a-paws as this weeks Pet of the Week! 👏🏻🐾👏🏻🐾👏🏻

🐾💡 10 Seconds Now… or $$$ Later?Sometimes the smallest habits make the biggest difference when it comes to your pet’s he...
05/29/2026

🐾💡 10 Seconds Now… or $$$ Later?

Sometimes the smallest habits make the biggest difference when it comes to your pet’s health—and your wallet.

⏱️ 10 seconds:
A quick paw check after a walk
Refilling monthly preventatives
Noticing a small change in behavior

💸 Can save you:
Treating an infected paw
Dealing with preventable parasites
Managing a bigger issue that started small

Preventive care isn’t just about health—it’s about catching things early, when they’re simpler (and less expensive) to manage.

Because a few seconds of attention today can help avoid a much bigger problem tomorrow. 💛

Everybody say “Guten Tag” to Kerstin! 🇩🇪 Our friendly, funny client care receptionist! 🐶Follow along and get to know the...
05/28/2026

Everybody say “Guten Tag” to Kerstin! 🇩🇪 Our friendly, funny client care receptionist! 🐶
Follow along and get to know the rest of the LOVC team in the coming months! 🐾

05/27/2026

🐾⏳ Why Do Pets Age So Fast?! (Dog Years vs. Cat Years)

We’ve all heard “1 dog year = 7 human years”… and maybe wondered—what about cats? 😅

🐱 Cats age fast early on
Year 1 ≈ 15 human years
Year 2 ≈ 24 human years
After that, each year ≈ 4 human years

🐶 Dogs aren’t one-size-fits-all
They also age quickly at first—but size matters:

Small dogs:
Year 1 ≈ 15 → Year 2 ≈ 24 → then ~4–5/year

Medium dogs:
Year 1 ≈ 15 → Year 2 ≈ 24 → then ~5–6/year

Large/giant dogs:
Year 1 ≈ 15 → Year 2 ≈ 24 → then ~7–8+/year

So… why do they age faster?

Pets go through rapid growth and development early in life—their bodies mature much faster than ours. For dogs, especially larger breeds, faster growth and higher metabolic demands can also contribute to earlier aging and shorter lifespans.

05/27/2026

Just for the cats? No… never… 😹

Address

718 US Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
08734

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

https://lanokaoaks.covetruspharmacy.com/

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