Island Dog Magazine Fall 2023

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• Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Radiology, Surgery

• Physical Rehabilitation NOW AVAILABLE!

• Advanced diagnostic tools

• Compassionate approach to medicine

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24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital. With our advanced veterinary diagnostic and treatment center, we offer the most comprehensive and progressive patient care available in Hawaii.

Together, our team works to ensure that patients receive the best care and follow-up treatment possible by maintaining communication with your referring veterinarian.

Hospital Highlights

NEUROLOGY

We’re glad to provide pet owners with Hawaii’s rst veterinary neurologist and MRI! Dr. Baye Williamson has extensive training in all types of neurosurgery, including laminectomy, ventral slot decompression, cauda equina surgery and craniotomy.

SURGERY

Our skilled surgical team, including board certi ed surgeon Dr. Chi-Ya Chen and highly trained veterinary technicians, make VERC a great choice for your pet’s veterinary surgery!

PHYSICAL REHAB

Dr. Jacob Brown is available to help diagnose and manage pets with painful or functionally limiting conditions, as well as post procedure rehabilitation, with the goals of decreasing pain, restoring function, increasing rates of recovery, and enhancing quality of life for your pet.

Heart-to-Heart Veterinary Care

PennHIP

Open 7 Days a Week

Open late Monday til 8pm (808) 395-2302

Koko

Eric Ako DVM

Kirsten Jensen BVMS

Ann Sakamoto DVM

Jordan Bader DVM

John Kaya DVM

Allison Ong DVM

Leianne Lee Loy DVM

Saving Lives, and Supporting the Community

The Oahu SPCA was founded to save the lives of companion animals across the islands. For more than 13 years, we have improved the lives of homeless, feral, abandoned, and surrendered dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies throughout Hawaii, becoming much more than the first no-kill animal shelter in the state.

Sterilization saves lives! We provide affordable veterinary services and the lowest cost sterilization available to the public. This eliminates animal overpopulation and abandonment due to the high costs of veterinary care. The number of homeless animals has been reduced by more than

50% since 2010. We also provide community services by rescuing and rehabilitating stray, abandoned, or relinquished pets. We provide adoption services and volunteer opportunities. Our sterilization program helps protect the islands by spaying and neutering animals, dramatically reducing the number of stray animals.

Now, more than ever, is the time to save the lives of cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies and give support to the families who love and care for them. Our Clinic’s services proceeds go to our rescued animals, and you can donate at: oahuspca.org/donate.

You Can Help

Oahu SPCA is not part of any other SPCA or humane society. We operate and raise all funds independently. Every dollar that you contribute has a significant impact on our mission. Please join in this important work today by donating at:

808.754.1519 or OahuSPCA.org/donate

Proceeds of the Oahu SPCA Veterinary Clinic services go to the care of our rescued animals. Donations are always welcome.

Many thanks to the State Department of Community Services and the City and County Department of Community Services for their generous support.

Publishers

John B. Harmon III

Carol R. Harmon

Editor

John Harmon

Design

Carol Harmon

Cover Photo

Kelli Bullock Hergert

Kelli with an Eye Photography

Printing Journal Graphics

Island Dog Magazine is published quarterly in February, May, August and November and distributed on Oahu at select pet stores, veterinary clinics, and other retail establishments including:

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Toying With Our Food

Leah Lukela, founder of Dis-and-Bark dog toys

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PETSERVICES DIREC TORY

8th Annual Oahu Pet Services Directory

Your guide to finding services near you

Page 45

The Pet Hui’s 2023 Pet Star Winner

Local TV show’s Photo Contest winner

Page 51

The Windward Side, Off-Leash At Last Opening Soon—Kahua O Waikalua Dog Park

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DAMEDEESO

Let the Howlidaze Begin!

Welcome to Fabulous Furry Fall, Hawaiian Style! Welcome to Football (Go Braddahood)! A new School Year! Halloween! And, just in time for our Howlidaze edition, Thanksgiving! After the slow burn of Covid through 20-22, this year is just flying by. But not so fast that we can’t stop to appreciate the doggie doings happening right now. To wit:

Our cover is filled by the cuuuuute countenance of Richard, a Chinese Crested Powderpuff captured by lensgal Kelli Bullock Hergert. And our Da Kine Canine photo gallery is filled to the gills with six pages of your delish doggo documentation. Plus! A bonus page of Pups & Peeps because you guys love to be seen in the company of canines. Yay! Keep em coming ‘cause next issue will feature “All Dressed Up,” and we know you got some.

Our feature story is on Leah Lukela’s imagination factory Dis-and-Bark, progenitor of both mock and startlingly true depictions of island cuisine. We proudly present our 8th Annual Pet Services Directory to guide you in your quest for pupper perfection in everything from boarding and daycare to poop pickup. Covered!

The Pet Hui’s Pet Star photo contest is always a howling fun treat, and the latest Windward Dog Park update shows a site finally coming to fruition. Congrats!

All this, plus a classic John Pritchett cartoon exploring tall tails and buried treasure, makes for a filial finish for Fall, indeed!

And, as always, we are ever so grateful for your pause to refresh at the wellspring of our little dog rag, and for letting our advertisers know that you saw them here. Hear-Hear!

Woofs & Wags, John and Carol

Richard was born on July 31, 2022, one of three siblings. A Chinese Crested Powderpuff, Richard is named after his Vet, who found him for me.

His personality matches his breed characteristics: lively, loving, and with a kind and gentle nature towards people. He loves belly rubs and to be carried and cuddled.

Chinese Crested Powderpuffs have also been nicknamed “Velcro Dogs.” Richard is very attached to his Papa and will get upset and throw tantrums if he is not near him constantly, another breed characteristic. Luckily, Richard goes to work with me and you can meet us at Enchanted Lake Pet store daily.

He is also a great watch dog. In the mornings when the store is not yet open, and someone approaches the front door, he will bark until they leave.

Everyone that meets Richard falls in love with him.

Higuchi

KELLI BULLOCK HERGERT

KELLI BULLOCK HERGERT

Big Blue & the Kapenamobile

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Toby Chewie Kobe

Beau Kahu

Kewpie Kim

Betty

Mika

Frankie

‘Opua

Lady Kaizen Poli‘ahu

Koa

Levi & Haku

Nash

Baby Quinoa & Cooper

Bob the Frenchie Miso

Violet & Rosie

Cane Corso AKC Grand Champion

❤ In Loving Memory

Mochiko Pedro

❤ In Loving Memory Frankie

❤ In Loving Memory Stumpy

Mana Mai Ka Lani Mai

Kolo Mochi

Macy

Indy making someone’s day better at Kaiser Moanalua

Kulani Kila

Kai

Bailey & Abby

Tama

Sly Cooper Koko

Koa Sato

Pepper

Song, Olive, Twinkle, Hae Bang & Butter Cup

❤ In Loving Memory

Charlie

Kiku

Konbu & Groot Lilikoi

Ka - hili

Pretty Boy Floyd

Muffin

Ruby Jewelz

Komame Dax

Fluffy

❤ In Loving Memory Mocha

❤ In Loving Memory

Lili

Every pet deserves peace, comfort and dignity in their final stage of life

Make Decisions with Confidence

Carolyn Naun DVM, CHPV

Hospice & Palliative Care Veterinarian

Leia

Kinako

S’more Mochi & Panko

Yuna, Alaskan Klee Kai

Lexus

Hanalei Bae

Maisa

Muggsy Miso

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Lady Pink - standard long hair Dachshund Grand Champion Missy

Toby & Biscuit

Nahe, 3 months

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Nahla & Lulu Mae Sunny, Lucy & Money

Ke‘o & Ele

Gustave

❤ In Loving Memory Sprout

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We look forward to welcoming you and your pets! Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly personnel are trained to the highest standards to ensure that you and your pet will receive the best care and preventative medicine. All six of our locations are available for check-ups and vaccine packages, routine spays and neuters, dental cleaning, and more! Our Kaneohe, and Kapolei locations also offer walk-in and emergency services. Our Pearl City location offers Specialty Services with state-of-the-art equipment and board-certified veterinarians available by referral. Emergency services are available with a doctor and technician in-house 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Toying With Our Food

Native Hawaiian Leah Lukela, the irrepressible force behind Dis-and-Bark Dog Toys, felt unseen as a local when she entered pet stores. So she decided to do something about it. We asked Leah to share her story…

BY JOHN HARMON

John: How did you get started?

Leah: My husband TJ and I, when we got together, decided not to have kids. It just wasn’t in the cards for us. We wanted to do something different. But we still wanted to be parents in a way, so we decided to be dog parents!

Part of parenting is passing your culture down to your kids. I felt a disconnect with that. It’s like, how do I involve my dog Rollo, who is my child, in passing my culture down? I’m native Hawaiian, and when I go into toy stores or pet stores I don’t feel like there’s recognition for my ethnicity. Hawaii is the melting pot of ethnicities, and I didn’t want people to feel like I felt. And I thought, “That’s a problem!”

And so I make toys that help us connect, because together we are an ethnicity with food worth recognizing, and I want people to see my stuff and instantly feel like, ”This was created for me!” I want people to feel like, “We can pass our culture down to our furry kids, too.”

John: How did you grow a business?

Leah: I started my business off of my stimulus check and I’ve just thrown everything back into it, time and time again with each shipment, and it's just grown!

Top: Leah Lukela and Rollo. Bottom l-r: Leah and husband TJ aka Aunty Leah and Uncle TJ, and “CEO” Rollo. disandbark.com

KERI NAKAHASHI

Fab Collabs

Plus, I spend hours every week drawing things that I wish existed.

My first product was the Rainbow Shave Ice, and in the beginning, any hits that I would get on Instagram, I would traffic it over to our website. So the day we opened was very exciting because we got six orders! And I remember being so ecstatic that six people were interested in my stuff! It was a really, really big deal to me.

Then the Spam Musubi dropped, and that had three pieces. I think this was the first toy to showcase the difference between Dis-and-Bark and other toy companies, because I want people to

look at my stuff and have a little giggle. You’re like, “Wait, this comes apart?” Yes!

The third time was my first sell-out. It was also the first time I could afford to make two toys at once. So I dropped the Lau Lau, which had the pig in it, and I dropped the Shoyu Bottle, and we sold everything in one day! Gone. It was a crazy day!

My online traffic is my biggest stream of revenue, even with 35 wholesale accounts. The community of people who follow us—the dog community—are very attached to supporting Dis-andBark fully. And I think that’s beautiful. I’ve always been a person who goes to

Top left clockwise: Dis-and-Bark Collabs with HI Cravings Acai Bowl, Matsumoto Shave Ice, Asato’s Family Shop Sherbet and Zippy’s Zip Pack.

Lovin’ Local

events and pop-ups, and I do a lot of supporting local also, and it’s really cool that coming out of the Pandemic so many people have the mind-set “To keep these businesses around, we need to support them.”

John: What stores are you in?

Leah: We’re in a lot of hotel stores through The Food Pantry, and we’re in The Public Pet in Kaimuki, Pet Depot in Ewa Beach and my favorite store, Enchanted Lake Pets in Kailua. They were my first, so they’re my favorite!

I’m originally from Enchanted Lakes when I was a baby, but I grew up in Waianae. I feel like Waianae gets a bad rep, and a lot of people look down on Waianae High School, but I’m a proud grad. Everything I’ve learned, I’ve taught myself to do, and I want everyone there to know that they can do it too!

John: Some toys are fanciful takes on local products and some use brand names. How does that work?

Leah: Sometimes we’re just talking story and decide it would be a great idea to collaborate. Zippy’s reached out to me for the Zip Pack, I reached out to the Asato family for the Sherbet, and also to HI Cravings for the Acai Bowl. Matsumoto’s reached out to me, and I was so excited because every year on our anniversary we put out a new version of our first toy, Shave Ice, so this year’s version is Matsumoto’s!

John: Where did the name Dis-and-Bark come from?

Leah: I wanted it to have local flair but also be a brand that could go worldwide. Dis-and-Bark sounds a little pigeon, but it’s a play on “disembark,” which is to off-board from something and onboard onto something new. So this is me disembarking onto a new chapter of my life!

Left top: Shoyu and Lau Lau—iconic early sellouts. Left bottom and above: Recent additions include Rice Cooker and Poi.

CANINE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

New Baby, New Behaviors, New Boundaries

CASE STUDY

When bringing home a newborn baby, it can be easy to lose sight of how our dogs are affected.

PATIENT: ”Katsu”— 4 year old female Poi dog.

SYMPTOMS: “Katsu’s” owners reached out to us about her sudden behavior change. Seemingly overnight, the “perfect” easy-going, playful and carefree pup that went everywhere with them started barking at them, pulling on walks, and refusing to go out for hikes which she normally loved. They worried about what was going on with Katsu, and were concerned about her unpredictable behavior around their newborn baby.

DIAGNOSIS: We detailed the background on Katsu to understand her perspective and determined what was causing this sudden shift. The first month after baby came home was great; Katsu was curious about the new human in her home. But when she got within a foot of the baby, one of her owners would shout at her to back her away. Walks became shorter and less frequent. When baby cried, Katsu’s owners would rush to pick her up, stopping in the middle of playing with or giving attention to their dog. Then she figured out that barking at her owners would get them to look at her and gain their attention back. Katsu began associating the presence of the baby with her owners becoming scary and unpredictable. So when the family was ready to start going for hikes again, Katsu refused to get in the car.

SOLUTION: Katsu’s behavior change came from negative associations with the baby, combined with frustrations from a decrease in her physical, mental, and emotional engagement.

So we set a schedule for walks and play that Katsu’s owners could adhere to reliably, providing consistent exercise and times for her and her owners to spend together one-on-one. Next, we allocated

safe and supervised time for Katsu to be around the baby where her calm behaviors could be rewarded. This taught her what was expected around the baby, and what behaviors she could engage in to get away. Barking subsided as her frustrations decreased. Finally, we realized Katsu was not avoiding hikes but car rides with the baby, who was now coming along. We utilized a crate in the car to keep them separated and made a point to go on outings and hikes with and without the baby, which helped Katsu gradually adjust to baby’s presence.

From basic training to advanced behavior challenges and aggression, we help owners and dogs live happier, healthier, and more enriched lives together. We focus on helping owners to understand their dog, communicate wishes, and train desirable behaviors while reducing undesirable ones.

If you are bringing a new dog or baby home, or are struggling to navigate dynamics with your dog, reach out to us via email (Sean@apetperspective. com), phone (808) 202-0897, or fill out an Evaluation Request at www.APetPerspective.com and we’d be happy to create a behavior plan based on your dog's specific needs and history.

Sean Riley, Canine Behavioral Psychologist with his dogs (l-r) Pono and Bodhi.

PUPS & PEEPS Hana Hou!

Our Annual Pups & Peeps Gallery that ran in the Summer issue inspired you guys to submit way past our deadline. So: Bonus! Here’s some extra Joy & Love. Next Pups & Peeps: Summer 2024 (Submit by early April).

Frank & his BFF

Lilo & Peeps

Jewelz & Kaniela

Joleen & Maisa

Mariana & Frida

Lauren & Crystal

PETSERVICES ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE’S DIRECTORY

O‘ahu Pet Services Directory

(August 2023-August 2024)

A Handy Listing of Folks and Businesses who provide services that are needed and desired by us, the dog owners of O‘ahu. Services are listed by geographic area to make it easier to find services near home or work.

Street addresses are not included as most establishments will require a preliminary call to set up an appointment or meeting.

These listings are not a recommendation. It is up to you, the consumer, to choose carefully by asking questions that are important to you and your dog.

Highlighted listings are Island Dog advertisers who make this publication possible. Please tell ’em we sent ya! Mahalo!

Listing information may change without notice and will not be updated until the next publication date in August, 2024.

Available online: IslandDogMagazine.com Resources

BOARDING

DOG WALKING

Dogwalker Etc

808-384-3164

Hawaii’s Premier Pet Sitting Service dogwalkeretc.com

Oahu & Maui Ad on pg. 5

Four Paws Pet Sitting/Dog Walking

Kapolei

808-780-9018

Lucky Dog Pet Service

Kailua 808-782-3557

Pets In The ’Burbs Hawaii Aiea-Ko‘olina

808-284-6169

Happy Paws 808 Groomers

Wahiawa Town Ctr. 808-673-8935

Pat’s Poodle Grooming

Waipahu 808- 677-3301

Pet Haven Salon

808-674-9233

Kapolei The Groom Room 808-689-0674

Ewa Beach

HONOLULU

All Dogs Grooming 808-799-0988

We love big dogs too!

alldogsgroominghonolulu.com

Honolulu Ad on pg. 56

Beauty Salon for Doggies

Kapahulu

Doggy Box

Kakaako

808-371-8376

808-983-9553

Honolulu Dog Spa 808-626-5865

We groom dogs & cats!

honoluludogspa.com

Rock Star Pets

Windward Oahu

Waikiki Wags

Honolulu

GROOMING

808-347-5333

Moiliili Ad on page 58

808-384-6004

AIEA/PEARL CITY

Doghouse Grooming

Pearl City

808-509-8748

Happy Pet Grooming

Pearl City

808- 454-0070

WEST TO NORTH SHORE

Clip & Dip All Dog & Cat Grooming

Wahiawa 808-670-6071

Doggie Due Diligence

Whether you’re looking for a groomer, pet care professional or trainer, make time to research and have a list of questions ready. Websites and social media can provide insight into business philosophy. Mention any special needs your dog may have. Ask for references. If applicable ask if licensed, bonded and insured, and about contingency plans in case of emergency or natural disaster. Don’t wait until the last minute; as a new client it may take extra time to set up and schedule a new account.

Pet care services can book up quickly, especially during busy holiday seasons. Your dog should be up-to-date on vaccinations and monthlies.

GROOMING CONT’D

PET SITTING

WEST TO NORTH

PLAYDATES/EXCURSIONS

Training

vary. Some have fixed locations and schedules; others do private in-home or off-site and even extended boarding programs.

SPECIAL SERVICES CONT’D

PET HOSPICE

Arms of Aloha 1-808-435-3006

Make decisions with peace, comfort & dignity

armsofaloha.com Ad on pg. 28

PET LOSS GRIEF

COUNSELING

Dr. Lara Larson 808-383-1785

Honolulu

PET MASSAGE

Canine Body Works

Kim Kaili 808-728-1753

Mobile, Certified Canine Massage

Therapist

PET MOVING/TRANSPORT

Hawaiian Air Cargo

The Most Caring Pet Shipping, Paws Down

1-877-422-2746

hawaiianaircargo.com Ad on pg. 15

Tail Movers

808-676-9663

Your Travel Agent for Pets! tailsofhawaii.com Ad on pg. 38

PET PHOTOGRAPHY

Chipperton Photography

chipperton.com

661-510-7655

Kelli with an Eye Photography

808-387-5224

Kelli Bullock Hergert Ad on pg. 56

Haute Creatures 808-421-7400

Keri Nakahashi Photography

808-354-0549

Paws for Pets

Ashley Summerville

Hawaii Pet Portraits

814-934-2834

Ashley Smith hawaiipetportraits.com

PET TAXI

Paws & Claws Pet Taxi

808-384-4552

PET WASTE REMOVAL

Got Poo?

808-497-9273

We Make Your Life Easier & Cleaner! Gotpoo.biz

Kailua Ad on pg. 59

PET WELLNESS

Cocojor cocojor.com

Natural healing and detox for skin irritations with MInicle Micro Bubble

TEETH CLEANING

Canine Dental Service

Anesthesia-Free K9DentalService.com

Island Dog Magazine’s Oahu Pet Service Directory publishs once a year in the Fall issue. Next publication date: August 2024. Deadlne to request a free listing or to update an existing listing is July 1, 2024.

Email: dakine@islanddogmagazine.com Subject: Pet Services Directory or call (808) 254-2992. The Oahu Pet Service Directory is also available at IslandDogMagazine.com/Resources

THE PET HUI’S 2023

Pet Star

By Nancy Bernal

Sara Barker and her four-year-old

Pembroke Welsh Corgi/Cardigan Welsh Corgi mix, Ember, were chosen as The Pet Star Photo Contest Winner – 2023. Presented by The Pet Hui television show, over 165 fantastic photo submissions were received.

Sara has owned Ember since he was a puppy and trained him to be her medical service dog, alerting her when her heart rate gets too high. In addition, Ember does migraine alert, medicine retrieval and other tasks connected to PTSD.

Sara also shares photos of Ember on Instagram and TikTok @the.service.corgi.

The Grand Prize Package includes: A feature story on The Pet Hui; A custommade dress for Ember by Carissa Wong (owner of Isle Style Pet Clothing); and unique dog toys from Leah Lukela (owner of Dis-And-Bark). Congratulations!

COMING IN SEPTEMBER!

The Celebrities & Their Pets

Fashion Show

Young at Heart Expo

Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

September 23 | 12 Noon

Pets will be dressed in designer outfits by Isle Style Pets Clothing. Al Waterson will host and bring awareness to pet adoption and encourage volunteerism and fostering for dogs and cats.

The Celebrities will proudly carry their own pets or an adoptable dog or kitten on the runway and will show the audience how wonderful it is to have a pet as a member of your family.

2023 PET STAR PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

First Place Photo: Ember On the beach in Waimanalo.

Photo by Sara Barker

Second Place: Hobie (rescue cat) taken in the rainforest of Kaloko on the Big Island.

Photo by Seth Bond.

Third Place: Canelo (2 year old Pit Bull/ Labrador Mix) owned and photographed by Tyler Freitas

The Windward Side, Off-Leash At Last

Opening Soon—Kahua O Waikalua Dog Park, Oahu’s Long-Awaited Off-Leash Dog Park

It’s been a long haul, but the Windward community will soon get its much anticipated off-leash dog park, the first in the region. Although no official opening date has yet been announced, the dog park is nearly ready to welcome its four-legged friends. Named Kahua O Waikalua by the city, the approximately two-acre fenced parcel sits between the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and Bayview Golf Course in Kaneohe. Features include separate fencedin large and small dog areas, water fountains, a restroom, shady monkeypod trees, and ample parking.

The City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) “has done a great job outfitting the park with the basics,” said Janine Tully, president of the Windward Dog Park Hui (WDPH), a non-profit group that has advocated for the dog

park for nearly 10 years. “We will provide some of the improvements such as memorial benches, waste bags, and cover other operational costs.”

District 3 Council Member Esther Kia‘a - ina secured $250,000 as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 DPR budget and is working with Bayview Golf Course officials to move Hole #7 to keep errant golf balls from landing in the dog park. But public funds cannot be used for this realignment, so the Hui has launched the Kahua O Waikalua Safety Plan Fundraising Campaign, according to Marcia Murakami, fundraising committee chair.

Throughout the years, WDPH has worked to build a safe place where Windward residents can meet and “talk story" along with their furry companions. It has also won the support of two major Windward foundations, the Minami

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WDPH

Community Foundation and the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, which have provided significant contributions: one grant for the safety project and one grant for future amenities.

In 2015, the Windward Dog Park Organization passed the baton to the Windward Dog Park Hui. “That group did a lot of the legal groundwork,” said Tully. “We will not forget them or their vision for our community.” WDPH continues its mission of creating an off-leash dog park as a vital community asset.

WDPH Board Members l-r: Emily Vergara, Janine Tully, Arlina Wong, Cynthia Perez, Candace Beale, and Marcia Murakami.

(Not pictured: Kehau Meyer)

Comfort Station

Nearly two acres situated near Bayview Golf Course. in Kaneohe

Gifts & Sniffs F A L L

Pupcorn for Movie Night

Yaky Charms are microwaveable

Cheese Puff dog treat made with Himalayan Yak cheese. Gluten and lactose free. Available at The Public Pet in Kaimuki.

Seasonal Goodies

The busy bakers at Hawaii Doggie Bakery are gearing up for the Holidays. Moon Cakes (September), Pumpkin & Poi Pies, and Sweet Potato Holiday Biscuits. Order at hawaiidoggiebakery.org, text message 808-783-7390, and get the latest updates on Socials.

Flavorful Fall Treats

Goat’s Milk n’ Cookies are slow baked crunchy probiotic snacks. Pumpkin & Cinnamon, Peanut Butter & Honey, and Blueberries & Vanilla. By The Honest Kitchen. Pick up a bag at Paw Hana Supply in Aiea.

Gifts & Sniffs F A L L

PIque Your Pup

What dog can resist a palatable and aromatic chew?

A hot seller, Tremenda Tough Sticks are made with 100% stinky beef bladder by Tuesday’s Natural. At Enchanted Lake Pets in Kailua.

Fling, Fetch & Repeat

Another fun and sturdy toss toy from Kong. Shakers feature a flexible, reinforced core with a squeaker. Great for dogs that love something floppy to thrash around. At The Pet Depot in Ewa Beach.

Halloween Safety for Pets

• Keep all things bright, shiny and potentially tasty out of reach, especially that candy bowl. Chocolates and the sugar substitute xylitol are toxic. If you suspect ingestion, call your vet or the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435.

• Dressing up is fun, but don’t costume your pet if it causes undue stress, such as limiting movement or airflow. Opt for a colorful bandana.

• The excitement of trick or treaters at the door may be too much for some pets—they may prefer being in a quiet room or even a crate. Keep escape artists/bolters away from the front door. ID your dog with a microchip, collar and tag. In the event your dog slips out, these will make it easier to reunite you and your dog.

Boo Yah! Get into the spirit with a plush Skeleton Flattie rope toy and Ghost PJs (matching Ghost PJ pants for pet parent also available). By Bootique exclusively at Petco stores or petco.com.

Hot Off the Grill Unprocess your dog treats with healthy ingredients from your kitchen. The DASH Non-stick Dog Treat Maker includes recipes to make 8 drool-worthy treats. Amazon.com.

• Replace your old hard drive with latest solid state drive—6-8x faster and no moving parts!

• New Mac Setups: I’ll shop for, or with you, for your new MAChine.

• RAM Upgrade—more power and speed!

• System Software updates and upgrades

• Slow computer diagnostics and repair

• Email challenges? I can help!

“Whatever Macintosh, iPad or iPhone service you may need I can help. Victoria and I look forward to working with you to make your Macintosh and Apple products the best that they can be.”

—Rolf Nordahl, Head Cheese

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Since 2008, Island Dog Magazine is published quarterly in February, May, August and November. Our distribution of 17,500 reaches more than 35,000 Island Dog owners— pet parents who seek out our magazine at select Safeway, Don Quixote, Times and Longs stores, as well as from veterinarians, pet retailers, and other dog-loving establishments. A digital edition is also posted on our website: IslandDogMagazine.com. For info on advertising, please call John Harmon at (808) 254-2992.

Dangers of Grain-Free Pet Foods

Dr. Alize Rodriguez, DVM

When you head to the pet store, grain-free diets are everywhere. However, they are not safe for pets! Grain-free diets have become popular due to some common misconceptions, including:

Food Allergies – many believe that pets have food allergies to grain or that this is hard on the stomach. In reality, the most common cause of food allergies is protein such as beef, dairy and chicken in dogs, and beef, dairy and fish in cats.

Digestibility – many companies like to advertise how our dogs are descendants of wolves and cats are carnivores so they cannot digest grains in pet foods. In reality, grinding and cooking grains in pet foods actually makes them highly digestible and equal to that of meat-based ingredients.

Cheap Filler - many companies advertise that grains are cheap fillers in pet food. In reality, grains are an important part of a balanced diet. Although feeding a grain-free diet may seem like a popular option, the US Food and Drug administration and veterinarians do not recommend grain-free diets due to the potential to cause serious, life-threatening heart issues. Signs of this include: collapse, difficulty breathing, weakness, and pale gums.

For more information, you can search for “FDA grain-free diets.” Feeding the right food is one the best ways you can help maintain a happy and healthy pet, but choosing the right one can be confusing. Our doctors here at VCA Family and Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center are here to help! For nutritional advice, call us to schedule an appointment today! If your pet develops any of these symptoms often associated with heart issues, our Emergency Department is open 24/7. We are here for you!.

At VCA, your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal. We provide the very best medicine by offering a full range of services including primary, emergency, surgical and specialty all in one building. Our veterinarians and team treat your pet with the same level of care they would give to their own pet.

VCA FAMILY & OAHU VETERINARY SPECIALTY CENTER

SPECIALTY CARE

Critical Care

Julie Pfeifer, DVM, DACVECC

Jessica Sun, DVM, DACVECC

Internal Medicine

Justin Wakayama, DVM, DACVIM

Carrie White, DVM, DACVIM

Medical Oncology

Lucy Teddy, DVM, DACVIM

Ophthalmology

Doris Wu, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVO

Surgery

Nathaniel Lam, DVM, DACVS

Emergency

Lydia Lam, DVM

Nandini Mudelier, BVSc, MANZCVS

Alize Rodriguez, DVM

Katie Samuelson, DVM

Loren Schmidt, DVM

Whitney Sia, DVM

Anna Steele, DVM

Justin Yaphe, DVM

PRIMARY CARE

Sheryl Doi, DVM

Luis Ho, DVM

Rayne Johnson, DVM

Lauren Kishimoto, DVM

Christine Miyasaki, DVM

Angelo Torres, DVM

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