Island Dog Magazine Spring 2023

Puppy Love Photo Gallery

How to Choose & Cruise with a Puppy

Biggie Smalls

Veterinary Directory

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Returning after a 3 year covid hiatus, The Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association presents the 31st Annual

PET EXPO

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Saturday & Sunday May 6 & 7 10am-4pm Free Admission

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Live Animal Demos | Breed Clubs & Dog Shows

Educational Displays & Hand Crafts | Toys, Clothing and Gifts for your Pet

Please kokua with a nonperishable donation for the Hawaii Foodbank. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and under their owner’s control.

For information or to reserve booth space contact Dr. Lissa Kam at 808-845-1762

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John B. Harmon III

Carol R. Harmon

Editor

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Design

Carol Harmon

Cover Photo

Ashley Smith

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Aloha! A Spring Fling is a beautiful thing with Island Dog Magazine! And finally, the cold grip of Covid has weakened enough to let the local dog community gather more often and celebrate our besties. Yes, Hawaii is going to the dogs this season, and we are excited to share it all with you. It started with the announcement of the return of the Pet Expo to the Blaisdell May 6 and 7. Yay!

And it will continue with the free Pet Lovers Pop-Up that we are proud to welcome on the 3rd Saturday of every month, starting March 18, at Koko Marina Shopping Center. It’ll be a barking good time, so grab your pooch and join us!

Our Spring Zine opens with the cute countenance of Cover Boy Biggie Smalls, who mugged his way thru the whole photo shoot, and into our hearts, at photog phenom

Ashley Smith’s Hawaii Pet Portraits studio.

Meanwhile, your fabulous furballs fill our Da Kine Canine and Puppy Love galleries. Next up is Pups & Peeps—time to shine in the reflected glow of your dog’s love!

John covers picking and prepping for puppies, and Carol has loaded Gifts & Sniffs full of suggestions to eat, fete, and treat. Life with the preternaturally white Coton de Tulear is examined by adoring owner Kari Furuta, and you, too, will be smitten like a kitten.

IDM’s 11th Annual Vet Directory is bigger than ever, as the number of clinics and their services continue to grow. Listings are presented by the location’s zip code, making it easy to find one near your home or office. Be sure to tell ‘em you found them in our little dog rag!

All this, plus John Pritchett presenting the lapping lap dog, makes for an exquisite entry into the new year.

And, as we begin our 16th year, we are ever so grateful for the kindness of your attention in this most digital of ages, and for your confirmation of your readership to our advertisers. It makes our tails wag and our paws prance!

Woofs & Wags, John and Carol

Biggie Smalls

Biggie Smalls is a five month old lilac and tan French bulldog living in Kailua. He loves to go to the beach, play fetch in the backyard, and snuggle with his bro Kamoha‘i and sis Yasiel.

“Biggie Boys” loves the water!! Whether playing with the hose in the backyard or sneaking into his brother and sister's bath time, he just can’t get enough. Biggie absolutely loves when visitors come over to the house and always wants all of the attention.

He is growing at a rapid pace and one day hopes to have another little Frenchie to play with. Though still learning, he knows how to sit for treats and is potty trained. Biggie is a little kolohe at times—stealing the kids’ toys and gnawing on things he’s not supposed to. He is a wonderful addition to our family and we can’t imagine life without him.

—Kamoha‘i & Tristyn

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY SMITH

Biggie and Kamoha‘i

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So you’ve decided to add a dog to the household. And it’s going to be a puppy! You dream of a wellbehaved, faithful and loving companion. Perhaps guardian of home and family. Playmate. Lapdog. Hiking companion. This can’t be a choice made on impulse; if it is, chances are you will fall in love with the first adorable puppy you see and end up taking him home. That’s like proposing marriage on the first date! Do your homework to make a wellinformed choice, because many breeds were developed to perform specific tasks like herding sheep, hunting rats, guarding treasure and retrieving birds. And they will always be looking for ways to serve you using these instincts, whether you want them to or not. Ask yourself what you want and expect from a dog. What kind of dog will fit into your particular lifestyle? How much time are you willing to devote to grooming,

How to Choose & Cruise with a Puppy

BY JOHN HARMON

training and exercising? Some are high maintenance and some just need to be taken around the block.

Research breeds that interest you. The American Kennel Club’s website, akc.org, will give you a solid overview of recognized breeds. From there you can visit links to local dog clubs and reputable breeders. Visit dog parks and local dog shows; dog owners have a wealth of information and love to talk story.

Also check local shelters and rescue organizations. There are plenty of puppies looking for a forever home. Their backstories may be unknown, and downright sad. But with tender care and love you may find your best furry forever friend.

So now you’re looking at a litter of puppies and wondering what comes next. Even if yours will be a poi dog, homework is still essential. Knowing

what’s in your mixed breed might give you insight into certain traits and even possible health issues. DNA kits are available to determine mix-breed heritage. Always good to know!

Take time to watch the puppy in group play. Is it gregarious or shy? Is the bold puppy just that or is it aggressive? Is the mellow puppy calm or too scared to get involved? And there’s everything in between— independent, aloof, cautious or go-with-the-flow.

Have some one-on-one time and observe behavior. Turn the puppy over on its back with its belly exposed in the palm of your hand or lap. Does he struggle or relax? Does he whimper or look away? Toss a ball and see if puppy eagerly retrieves or shows little interest. Bottom line, every puppy is different. One may need extra training and bonding to tame that independent streak, while another needs more quiet, careful training to ease insecurities. Your ultimate success lies in bonding, training and love to bring out the best in your puppy. And you too, of course.

At Home

Without prepping your home before -

hand, your first day will be spent scrambling to prevent puppy from chewing up anything within reach, blotting up pee puddles and making hasty choices on the fly about where to feed the dog (oops, where’s the dog food!?!), where to pee the dog, and where to keep the dog when you’re out—important decisions that really do shape their success as your companion for the next 10, 12 years or more. Your dream adult dog is not going to happen by luck or accident. You and da kine are in training the moment you get home.

Take time to puppy proof your home—inside and out. Imagine what your little pup is seeing…what looks scary; what looks like it’d be fun to chew. Move dangerous household items out of reach. Your favorite slippers, the cable TV wiring or the leg of your heirloom dining table won’t be so tempting if you provide appropriate toys for play and chewing.

House Training

Getting puppy to relieve himself in the desired area requires establishing a routine, lots of supervision, patience, and consistency. Very young puppies

Puppy proof your home! Their new home is a big, wonderland of tempting smells and objects that need to be sniffed, mouthed and chewed. Be prepared with appropriate toys for play and chewing or else say aloha to your slippahs.

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need to be pottied often—every hour or two. They need to go first thing in the morning, after meals, playing and napping. Learn to read the signs— sniffing around, circling, pacing or stopping suddenly. Get the leash on and take him out to the potty area. Use a phrase like “Go potty” each time; be sure to praise and even offer an occasional treat so puppy associates good things with going in the right place.

When you are unable to supervise closely or need a break, crating is a good option. Introduced properly, your puppy will find the crate a safe, cozy and peaceful haven. If crating is not your style, consider a collapsible wire enclosure or use a baby gate to section off a portion of a hallway, bathroom or laundry room.

There’s bound to be an occasional accident. Harsh punishments such as yelling, rubbing his nose in the mess and whacking with a newspaper just instill fear. Your pup will be inspired to find a sneakier place to relieve himself the next time!

If your daily work schedule is long, consider asking a neighbor or hiring a pet sitting service to drop in and give puppy a potty and play break.

Your patience, calmness and consistency will pay off as your puppy matures and learns your expectations and house rules.

Puppy Kindergarten

Just like children, your puppy will thrive, flourish and become more confident as he gets accustomed to the world around him. Rules, structure and discipline will ensure his formative years will be safe

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and enriching. Get a start in the early weeks by introducing different people to your dog, going for a ride in the car, visiting the vet.

After about 2 months of age, your puppy can go to class. Typically, puppy classes teach basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, come and heel. You will get tips on dog care, handling and behavior while your pup gets accustomed to doggie socialization. You’ll find the class helpful in your daily routines at home with puppy and it’s fun to network with other dog owners.

Classes are offered through several training organizations such as the Obedience Training Club of Hawaii, and Leeward Training Club or private trainers. Take time to make calls and ask questions—get a feel for their training philosophy and experience.

Classes can be outdoors or indoors and vary in size. They run from 6 weeks up to 11 weeks and cost varies. Ask if you can stop by (without your dog) and watch a class. Also find out if family members can come—it’s good to get everyone involved so the commands are given in a consistent way.

And now, let us be the first to say “Congratulations! You got a new puppy! Aww....so cute!”

• Visit islanddogmagazine.com to search for private trainers in our Pet Services Directory and to locate local shelter and rescue organizations.

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Your patience, calmness and consistency will pay off as your puppy matures and learns your expectations and house rules.

Adding to the Pack...Awesome or Awful?

CASE STUDY

PATIENTS: Koba - 13 yo Shepherd, Cheddar - 3 yo Golden Retriever, Miso - 2 yo Maltese.

SYMPTOMS: Cheddar started attacking Koba after Miso was added to the Pack.

DIAGNOSIS: Koba had developed a routine with his owners over his 13 years and got very comfortable in his home dynamic. But at 10 years, old age began to set in, and Koba started to lose some visual and auditory acuity. And right about that time, the owners decided to add a new dog, Cheddar, the 3 year old Golden. Both dogs lived well together, until the appearance of Miso the Maltese. With the addition of the third dog, all semblance of structure in the house went to the wayside. The two young dogs were allowed on the furniture (historically Koba’s sleeping place), ran rampant around the house, and challenged for each other’s toys.

While this would all be good and well with a few young dogs, it was an unwelcome and undesirable change for the older dog, Koba. As Miso started to take Koba’s sleeping places, toys, and food, Koba became increasingly shut down and avoidant of any interactions. With this, Cheddar saw the opportunity to assume the role of “Top Dog” and began to target the weakest and least challenging opponent: Koba.

SOLUTION: The first thing we did was to acclimate Cheddar to wearing a muzzle, for the safety of Koba. We then began to establish some house rules to give Koba the privileges he was accustomed to, while limiting the younger dogs’

freedoms. This built Koba’s confidence in his home environment, while resetting the younger dogs’ expectations for status. As we began to allow the dogs to interact, with the muzzle on Cheddar and some new rules for Miso, Koba’s confidence blossomed. He started to identify the couch as his safe haven. The owners began to understand when the younger dogs were vying for privileges they had not yet earned, and enforced the appropriate boundaries. These adjustments resulted in a pack who could live together peacefully in their home, with respect and boundaries for all.

If you struggle with dog-to-dog aggression, or intra-dog aggression in your home, reach out. We’ll help you understand your dogs and how to best resolve their behavioral challenges!

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Learning never stops, and there’s no such thing as a “Bad Dog.”

Sean Riley, Canine Behavioral Psychologist with his dog Bodhi.

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Flirt Pole for Training and Exercise

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CotondeTulear

BY KARI FURUTA

Have you ever seen a dog that looks like a fluffy white stuffed animal and thought, hmm…that’s not a Maltese, or a Bichon Frise, or a Havanese either, and you can’t quite put your finger on what kind of dog that is? It may have been the Coton de Tulear, a rare breed in Hawaii. If you have met one, you were probably greeted by what looked like a super soft cotton ball with bright big round eyes, floppy ears, chunky paws and a friendly wagging tail.

The Coton de Tulear is known as the “Royal Dog of Madagascar” from the town of Tulear. Appropriately, Coton is the French word for “cotton.” This breed has been in the US since the 1970s but only in 2014 became recognized by the American Kennel Club Association. Weighing between 8 to 15 pounds with a sturdy build,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KARI FURUTA

Described as naturally clownish and lighthearted, the Coton de Tulear is a charming, loving, and loyal breed.

Above: Chloe (left) and Leo (right) after their grooming.

this small dog is also considered hypoallergenic and does not shed much. Daily grooming is needed for longer coats to prevent matting, along with occasional hair trimming.

One day my husband and I were watching the Dogs 101 show and I thought, “That’s the cute dog that I’ve seen on TV before.” I always dreamed of having one, but had no idea what they were called. We thought they only existed on the mainland, but after a quick search, we found a local breeder, and decided to inquire. In talking to Ed and Marilyn Kolenski (retired breeders who have blessed many with their adorable puppies), we learned more about these dogs, and guess what? They happened to have one female available at the time! Before we knew it, we were on a plane headed to Hilo to pick up our puppy named Chloe.

Chloe’s character is the true definition of how Coton de Tulears are often described: very good natured, always happy-go-lucky, playful with toys like a puppy even as an adult and, especially, that goofiness called “Coton Clowning.”

All this is paired with their irresistible head tilt and “sit pretty” stance for snacks! We fell in love with our new best friend. She fit right into our family and wanted to do everything with us, literally. From sitting in the middle of

every conversation carefully listening, to watching us cook for hours and yes, following us on every trip to the bathroom. I’m sure a lot of dog owners can relate to this one!

Then we realized our dog was lonely during the few hours that we had to leave her home alone and needed a playmate. We made another call to the breeder and once again found ourselves flying out to Hilo to pick up our second puppy, Chloe’s half brother, Leo. He came from a champion line whose father, Kingsley, won the Canadian Coton de Tulear Championship and Best in Show in 2017. Leo has the ultimate companion Coton qualities, with a sweet, mellow nature that can calm anxiety, is extremely loyal and follows his big sister everywhere.

Each of our dogs have very different personalities, but share the same Coton interests. They are very affectionate, love to cuddle and always seem to know when you need their comfort. If you happen to cross paths with a Coton, say hello and prepare to be entertained by their charming heart!

Leo as a puppy.

Leo (left) and Chloe (right) enjoy playing with toys all day long.

Are You Special?

SMILE is a 5 year old, 11lb, chihuahua mix who is good with dogs and children. He lost an eye to glaucoma so he needs eye drops every day. We help dogs who need special care find their special humans. We never give up on dogs like SMILE!

Donate by check payable to Hope For Dogs Rescue

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VETERINARY DIREC TORY

A Handy Listing of Veterinary Facilities on O‘ahu

Clinics and hospitals are grouped by geographic location. Each listing includes address, phone number and veterinarians.

Highlighted listings are Island Dog advertisers. Look for special designations for emergency/after hours clinics and naturopathic practitioners.

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

The Veterinary Directory is also available at islanddogmagazine.com

AIEA/PEARL CITY

Aloha Affordable Veterinary Srvc.

98-199 Kamehameha Highway

Aiea 96701 808-445-3624

Kelly Dowdall-Garberson, DVM

Darian Drillon, DVM

Jason Gray, DVM

Leslie Kaleikau, DVM

Nikki McGreevey, DVM

Dion Regelson, DVM

Leeward Pet Clinic

98-1277 Kaahumanu Street

Oahu Veterinary Specialty Ctr.

Nathaniel Lam, DVM, DACVS (Surgery)

Julie Pfeifer, DVM, DACVECC (Critical Care)

Jessica Sun, DVM, DACVECC (Critical Care)

Lucy Teddy, DVM (Oncology)

Justin Wakayama, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)

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Aiea 96701 808-484-4460

Edward Gulliver, DVM

Newtown Veterinary Clinic

98-1247 Kaahumanu Street

Aiea 96701 808-488-3667

Darin Kamiya, DVM

Francis Kamiya, DVM

VCA Family & Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center  E

98-1254 Kaahumanu St. Ste. 151

Pearl City 96782 808-484-9070

Angelica Breuker, DVM

Sheryl Doi, DVM

Luis Ho, DVM

Rayne Johnson, DVM

Lauren Kishimoto, DVM

Lydia Lam, DVM

Christine Miyasaki, DVM

Nandini Mudeliar, BVSc, MANZCVS

Alize Rodriguez, DVM

Katie Samuelson, DVM

Loren Schmidt, DVM

Whitney Sia, DVM

Deana Sin, VMD

Anna Steele, DVM

Angelo Torres, DVM

Carrie White, DVM, DACVIM Medical Director (Internal Medicine)

Doris Wu, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVO (Ophthalmology)

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CENTRAL OAHU & NORTH SHORE

Kilani Pet Clinic  N 810 Kilani Avenue Wahiawa 96786

Carole Fujioka, DVM

808-622-2607

Wahiawa Pet Hospital

319 Cane Street, B

Wahiawa 96786

808-621-7000

Kristen Crabtree, DVM

Katharine Matavao, DVM

Joeleen Ortaleza, DVM

HI Pets Veterinary Clinic

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95-660 Lanikuhana Ave. (in Petsmart)

Mililani 96789 808-888-0866

Jessica Jang, DVM

Tiffany Hummel, DVM

Charlyne Soucy, DVM

Ke Ola Pet Hospital

95-390 Kuahelani Avenue

Mililani 96789 808-623-7387

Jodie Mishima, DVM

Pauline Yap, DVM

Mililani Mauka Veterinary Clinic

95-1095 Ainamakua Drive

Mililani 96789 808-626-7600

Jamie Furutani, DVM

Kylie Miyashiro, DVM

Ashley Nakaoka, DVM

Reena Shah, DVM

Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic

95-1099 Ainamakua Drive

Mililani 96789 808-625-6744

Jordan Sakaino, DVM

Randal Sakaino, DVM

North Shore Veterinary Clinic

67-292 Goodale Avenue

Waialua 96791 808-637-6202

Kelly Dowdall-Garberson, DVM

Kelsie-kei Rogers, DVM

Brandi Walker, DVM

Hale Ola Pet Hospital

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94-673 Kupuohi St. Suite A102

Waipahu 96797 808-460-3939

Piyalak Timbang, DVM, CVA CVCH

Kendra Antonides, DVM

Jerrisa Ching, DVM

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VCA Waipahu Animal Hospital

94-806 Moloalo St.

Waipahu 96797 808-671-1751

Candice Chen, DVM

Maya Hester, DVM

Beth Kinoshita, DVM

Iris Tokuyama, DVM

Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital 

94-485 Koaki Street

Waipahu 96797 808-671-7387

Aya Achiu, DVM

Kimberly Butay, DVM

Marika Constantaras, DVM, MS, DAVDC

Jonathan Graas, DVM

Darin Hisanaga, DVM

Jaren Ikenaga, DVM

Chelsea Isa, DVM

Cary Johnson, DVM

Adam Lichtensteiger, DVM

Chelsey Martin, DVM

Dawn Morikami, DVM

Dorene Nagamine, DVM

Nicole Nashiro, DVM

Norine Ornellas-Walsh, DVM

Kyle Peacott-Ricardos, DVM

Jennifer Song, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Jean Strapple, DVM

Allyse Suganuma, DVM

Teale Thornburg, DVM

Vanessa Ung, DVM

Tyrus Watanabe, DVM

Leicie Yamasaki, DVM

Carolin Zia, DVM

Waipio Pet Clinic

94-1040 Waipio Uka Street

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Waipahu 96797 808-676-2205

Nadine Nanbu, DVM

Caren Tamura, DVM

Elden Uruu, DVM

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EWA/KAPOLEI/WAIANAE

Animal House Veterinary Center

91-919 Fort Weaver Road

Ewa Beach 96706 808-689-1797

Shauna Mead, DVM

Tracy Mullins, DVM

Marguerite Speelman, DVM

Kapolei Pet Hospital

889 Kamokila Blvd. Unit 203

Kapolei 96707 808-462-8040

Yoko Haneda, DVM

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VCA Kapolei Animal Hospital

91-579 Farrington Highway

Kapolei 96707 808-674-9643

Kelly Love, DVM

Nadia Moline, DVM

Keri O’Neal, DVM

Jocelyn Newell, DVM

Shannon Smith, DVM

HONOLULU

Kakaako Pet Hospital

815 Queen Street

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Honolulu 96813 808-592-9999

Pauline Koreyasu, DVM

Ali‘i Animal Hospital & Resort

942 Kawaiahao Street

Honolulu 96814 808-234-3441

Joanna Cook, DVM

Sumeet Gupta, DVM

Whitney Pressler, DVM

Maureen Rankin, DVM

Judy Yasunaga, DVM

Blue Cross Animal Hospital

1318 Kapiolani Blvd.

Honolulu 96814 808-593-2532

Alison Jayne, DVM

Hawaii Veterinary Vision Care

1021 Akala Lane

Honolulu 96814 808-593-7777

Maya Yamagata, DVM

Honolulu Pet Clinic

1115 Young Street

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Honolulu 96814 808-593-9336

Ed Hsu, VMD

Megan Barrett, DVM

Roger Kondo, DVM

Oahu Veterinary Clinic

1347 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 101

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Waianae Veterinary Clinic

85-816 Farrington Hwy

Waianae 96792 808-696-4161

Cynthia Collier, DVM

Jodie Mishima, DVM

Honolulu 96814 808 427-1000

Heidi Choi, DVM

Gavin Ganzer, DVM

John Kaya, DVM

Ethos Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii  E

by Ethos Veterinary Health

345 N. Nimitz Highway, Unit C

Honolulu 96817 808-735-7735

Kendall Bourke, DVM

Graham Burns, DVM

Chiya Chen, DVM

Will Coleman, DVM

Andrew Cruikshank, DVM, DACVECC

Sara Crispell, DVM

Maxine Koyanagi, DVM

Heather Luce, DVM

Janelle Lum,DVM

Kaylee McMahan, DVM

Tarin Ortiz, DVM

Jennifer Ruby, DVM

Erika Sox, DVM

Bena Tan, DVM

Baye Williamson, DVM, DACVIM

Tim Wood, DVM

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Aloha Animal Hospital

1616 Liliha St., #101

Honolulu 96817 808-734-2242

Douglas Chang, DVM

Ohana Veterinary Hospital

1414 Dillingham Blvd.

Honolulu 96817 808-845-1762

Lissa Kam, DVM

PetVet Animal Hospital

848 Ala Lilikoi St. Ste. 101

Honolulu, 96818 808-834-7387

Christy Anbe, DVM

Robyn Cates, DVM

Amanda Greenstein, DVM

Mari Kuboyama, DVM

Renee Nagata, DVM

Melanie Pearson, DVM

Jenny Tarr, DVM

Joy Yasuda, DVM

Ednee Yoshioka, DVM

Kokua Pet Clinic

2176 Kamehameha Highway

Honolulu 96819 808-843-8382

William Myatt, DVM

VCA University Animal Hospital 2728 Woodlawn Drive

Honolulu 96822 808-988-2111

Ryan Casuga, DVM

Lauren Kimura, DVM

Luke Lee, DVM, BVMS, MRCVS

Noele Tom, DVM

Island Veterinary Care 830 Coolidge Street

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Honolulu 96826 808-944-0003

Bertram Lau, DVM

Rachel Lau, DVM

Kalihi Pet Clinic 2203 S. Beretania Street

Honolulu 96826 808-951-8808

Alan Obara, DVM

Jasmine Euccowich, DVM

King Street Pet Hospital  N 2016 S. King Street

Honolulu 96826 808-951-7777

Aryan Buzari, BVetMed

Richard Fujie, DVM

Shelby Goo, DVM

Cheryl Mukai, BVSc

Katie Nakamura, DVM

Nicole Wong, DVM

Manoa Valley Veterinary Clinic

2764 Woodlawn Dr.

Honolulu 96822 808-465-8000

Kristin Dang, DVM

Cheyenne Fry, DVM

John Kaya, DVM

Erin Kwock, DVM

Krista Lee, DVM

The Pet Clinic

1947 S. Beretania Street

Honolulu 96826 808-946-5096

Scott T. Harada, DVM

KAIMUKI, KAHALA/HAWAII KAI

Aina Haina Pet Hospital, Inc.

3405 Waialae Ave.

Honolulu 96816 808-732-9111

Allen Takayama, DVM

Animal Clinic of Honolulu

1048 Koko Head Avenue

Honolulu 96816 808-734-0255

Kristin Kunimoto, DVM

Matthew Leara, DVM

Naomi Ogasawara, DVM

Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy, #G102

Honolulu 96825 808-395-2302

Eric Ako, DVM

David Gans, DVM

John Kaya, DVM

Leianne Lee Loy, DVM

Allison Ong, DVM

Ann Sakamoto, DVM

Makoto Sakamoto, DVM

Surf Paws Animal Hospital

6600 Kalanianaole Highway

Honolulu 96825 808-395-3647

Cristina Miliaresis, DVM

Beth Kingery, DVM

VCA Gentle Vets Pet Hospital

6650 Hawaii Kai Dr. #105

Honolulu 96825 808-395-2020

Jennifer Nishimura, DVM

Janelle Pang, DVM

Warren Sakamoto, DVM Ad on page 32

Vetco Total Care (in Petco)

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. Ste C119B

Honolulu 96825 808-373-3911

Keala Stibbard, DVM

Jenna Wallace, DVM

KAILUA/KANEOHE

Ali‘i Animal Kailua 201 Hamakua Drive, Suite A104

Kailua 96734 808-840-0505

Joanna Cook, DVM

Sumeet Gupta, DVM

Maryn Nakasone, DVM

Whitney Pressler, DVM

Maureen Rankin, DVM

Judy Yasunaga, DVM

Feather & Fur Animal Hospital  E 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive

Kailua 96734 808-254-1548

Kirk C. Ayling, DVM

Jamee Black, DVM

Katie Hancock, DVM

Hye-Yeon Jang, DVM

Mina Khoii, DVM

Gianna Masca, DVM

Stacie Nakashima, DVM

Suzanne Pluskat, DVM

Sarah Pratt, DVM

Brian Walsh, DVM

Christopher Wyckoff, DVM

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Kailua Animal Clinic

111 Hekili Street

Kailua 96734 808-263-8863

Candice Denham, DVM

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Makai Pet Hospital  N

420 Uluniu Street

Kailua 96734 808-262-9621

Wendy Asato, DVM

Keiki Cunningham, DVM

Marley Williamson, DVM

Deanna Wong, DVM

Carolin Zia, DVM

Pilina Vet

1051 Keolu Dr. Ste. 106

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Kailua 96734 808-509-2874

Sara Federschmidt, DVM

Haiku Veterinary Clinic  N

45-773 Kamehameha Hwy.

Kaneohe 96744 808-235-6405

Robert Chung, DVM

Sharman Elison, DVM

Ann Kwock, DVM

Koolau Animal Hospital

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45-1123 Kamehameha Hwy.

Kaneohe 96744 808-247-3211

Kayla Asato, DVM

Sterling Iwashita, DVM

Pacific Animal Eyecare

45-943 Kamehameha Hwy. Ste. 103

Kaneohe 96744 808-445-6778

Nicole Roybal, DVM, DACVO

VCA Kaneohe Animal Hospital  E

45-608 Kamehameha Hwy

Kaneohe 96744 808-236-2414

Julie Bennington, DVM

Nicole Fernandez, DVM

Zach Houghtailing, DVM

Jason Kadar, DVM

Erin Koperna, DVM

Gregg Levine, DVM

Laura Nicholl, DVM

Carol Ochiai, DVM

Christopher Rampersad, DVM

Dan Severson, DVM

Krysta Walters, DVM

Andrew Wirkkala, DVM

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MOBILE VETERINARIANS

Aloha Nui Mobile Vet

Alana Kapust, DVM 808-352-3211

Serving East Oahu

Arms of Aloha 1-808-435-3006

Carolyn Naun, DVM, CHPV

Certified Hospice/Palliative Care

Canine Dental Service caninedentalservice.com

Dale Veterinary Mobile Clinic 808-388-9484

Amanda Dale, DVM

Serving Windward Oahu

Home Pet Service Mobile Vet

Eric Pearson, DVM 808-261-6000

Island Mobile Vet

Scott Osgood, DVM 808-349-4220

Kamaaina Canine & Cat Care

Andrea Tiberi, DVM 808-222-5471

Mobile Veterinary Service  N

Kaneohe 96744 808-375-0405

Polly S. Yamamoto, VMD, CCRT

Veterinary Mobile Medicine

Jill Voeks, DVM 808-551-7289

Listing info may change without notice. Next Publication Date: February 2024. Call 808-254-2992 for a free listing.

O‘ahu’s Off-Leash Dog Parks

‘A‘ala Dog Park

At ‘A‘ala Park

Separate areas for small and large dogs

Open Daily 6am – 9pm

Ala Wai Dog Park

Near Ala Wai Elementary

Open Daily 5am – 10pm

Closed Tuesday 7am – noon for maintenance

Bark Park

Diamond Head Rd & 18th Ave.

Open Daily – daylight hours

Hawai‘i Kai Dog Park

Makai end of Hawai‘i Kai

Park & Ride on Keahole St.

Open daily – daylight hours

Closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance

Kaka‘ako Dog Park

At Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park on Pohukaina Street

Open Daily 5am – 10 pm or as noted on signs.

Mililani Dog Park

Mililani Mauka District Park at the Park & Ride

95-1069 Ukuwai Street

Open Daily – daylight hours

Closed Wednesday mornings for maintenance

Mo - ‘ili‘ili Dog Park

Kalo Place Mini Park

Separate areas for small and large dogs

Open Daily 5am – 10 pm

Closed Tuesday 7am – noon for maintenance

Moanalua Dog Park

Moanalua Community Park

Open Daily – daylight hours

Closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance

Waipahu Dog Park

At the Patsy Mink Central

O‘ahu Regional Park, makai-end near Paiwa St.

Open Daily 7am – 7pm

Closed Wednesday mornings for maintenance

IN

DEVELOPMENT

Bayview Dog Park

Parcel near Bay View Golf in Kaneohe

Hamakua Dog Park

Parcel along Hamakua Drive in Kailua

To maintain a clean and safe environment, all dog parks require that users pick up after their dogs. Please kokua—bring your own doggie waste bags and dispose of them properly.

ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE LIST OF ADVERTISERS

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.

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.

We are an AAHA Accredited state-of-the-art facility, with knowledge of the latest veterinary medicine treatment and procedures. VCA is also part of the largest network of animal providers in North America, giving us access to ample resources. We are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist with your pet’s ER needs. Our team delivers locally grown customer service with aloha to all.

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

Practice limited to Oncology

Ophthalmology

Doris Wu, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVO

Surgery

Nathaniel Lam, DVM, DACVS

Emergency

Angelica Breuker, DVM

Lydia Lam, DVM

Nandini Mudelier, BVSc, MANZCVS

Alize Rodriguez, DVM

Katie Samuelson, DVM

Loren Schmidt, DVM

Whitney Sia, DVM

Deana Sin, VMD

Anna Steele, DVM

PRIMARY CARE

Sheryl Doi, DVM

Luis Ho, DVM

Rayne Johnson, DVM

Lauren Kishimoto, DVM

Christine Miyasaki, DVM

Angelo Torres, DVM

Our compassionate teams take pride in being a familiar and comforting presence

Specialty Care

Our specialists don’t just use best practices, they develop them. Our advanced care teams include oncologists, surgeons, and specialized veterinary professionals who are leaders in their field. No matter the situation, you can rest assured that your pet is getting the best care possible. When it matters most, you come to VCA.

We provide a variety of state-of-the-art care that includes services such as orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, physical rehabilitation, urethral and tracheal stenting, collagen injections, cataract surgery, brain surgery, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, advanced oncology and even truly cutting-edge treatments as stem cell therapy. Check out all of our services to see what we offer at this hospital.

At the heart of our advanced care services are our board-certified veterinary specialists. Our specialists have access to extensive medical resources, including the VCA knowledge base, which allows our doctors to tap into the collective knowledge of over 4,000 VCA veterinarians nation-wide.

VCA Family Animal Hospital provides 24 hour emergency veterinary care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Emergency veterinarians, veterinary technicians and/or veterinary assistants are on staff 24 hours a day.

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