Aloha Veterinary Services

12/16/2024

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12/16/2024

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We'd like to clarify that the information shared in our recent post about foods for dogs was sourced from a veterinary site. We have never claimed to be vets. The key takeaway is: if you're unsure whether a human food is safe for your dog, please consult a vet.

Our intention was never to cause harm or upset anyone. We sincerely apologize for any confusion. Thank you for understanding. 🐾❤️

Watch what your dog munches on, every time! 🐾

12/10/2024

What does it really mean to "let them go on a good day?"

It means it will be your hardest day. It won't matter if you've never done it before, or if you're gifted a dozen good days, each good day is always the hardest one.

It means they won't know what the fuss is about, why they're getting so many treats and extra belly scratches and hugs.

It means you will second guess your decision right up to the very last moment, the very last breath. You'll second guess yourself afterwards.

They'll knicker at you when you arrive, just like any other day.

The weather, perfect. They are content. They look sound today. They are breathing well, eating well, they get up easily enough from a nap in the sun....the list goes on. Whatever issue they struggle with, today they aren't.

Today you euthanize them.

This is what going on a good day means: sending them out while they are happy, while they are healthy, while they are eating well, walking well, etc. You make the choice to do it before an emergency takes the choice away from you, before your horse has to experience any more trauma or pain.

Their last memory will be filled with love.

It'll rip your heart out every time.

We can see the patterns and the increasing trends. We can predict it a little. We can obsess over the past and worry about the future.

Fortunately, horses, all animals, live in the moment. They don't worry about those things. They aren't worried about winter. They aren't worried about July, or allergies, or progressive diseases like cushings or dsld. They don't think about the close calls they've had before, and they certainly aren't thinking about the close calls that are destined to come, as their body continues to age and break down. They just are. They are happy and healthy, or fearful and in pain, on that day, in that moment.

It is the most difficult, most loving gift we are blessed to be able to give.

And that first ice storm will come, that first deep snow, that first heat wave....and you will find a little relief, no longer doubting the choice you made.

They were happy, and safe, and loved. That is all that matters.

It is never easy. ~Kelly Meister, author

12/06/2024

Always in moderation, of course!

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12/06/2024

12/05/2024

The dogs I know have more soul, more heart, more love, more connection, more patience, and more softness than any human I’ve ever met. They don’t ask for anything, no explanations, no justifications. They just stay, steady and sure, as if they’ve always known what you need before you do.

People complicate love. They wrap it in conditions, dress it in expectations. Dive it towards pain and disappointment. A dog doesn’t do that. Their love is raw, honest, and without strings. Without complications. They see you..not the version you show the world, but the one you keep buried. And they love that version most of all.

I’ve met plenty of people, but none have ever matched the soft, gentle loyalty of a dog. They don’t try to fix you; they just sit beside you, whole and true. Through thick and thin. And that’s more than most humans will ever understand.

R.M. Drake ⭐

Artist Credit: pete_illustrations

12/05/2024

Small spay/neuter clinic today for one of the rescues. 26 cats/kittens in 3 1/2 hours 💪 💪 ❤️

12/05/2024

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 🎄🎄

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

Please keep them safe. They give you 100% every single day, the least you can do for them is keep them safe.

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Patrick Swayze once said, "They told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them, do you know what a dog smells like?" It smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, pure unconditional love. And in spite of all they've been through, they smell no resentment. So blessed that my house smells like dogs. "

11/26/2024

A decent list to go by…. Along with the list, use the rule, “if you aren’t 100% sure it’s ok for your dog to have then don’t feed it to your dog”!!!!!! Please share, share, share!!!! Let’s try to make this Thanksgiving a little less eventful for your beloved pup!!!!

10/24/2024

When you get your 8 week old puppies, please keep these images in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

When you're letting your puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

By Patricia Crespo
Photos Veteriankey.com @62 days

*Many Bones are not fully fused until 13mo of age.

10/05/2024

UPDATE - OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND 🤎🤎🤎

Do you happen to know me? Or are you missing me? Male neutered, doodle of some kind…. Guessing 2-4yrs old…. Found or “dumped” in St Ignatius and brought to Murdoch’s in Polson saying she was going to take him to the pound. Murdoch’s held on to him, no microchip and has aready been posted on several other pages!

09/30/2024

Krista does our doggies and they love her 🤍

09/08/2024

Photo may be disturbing to some…. This doesn’t just apply to horses!!!! Obesity is a REAL issue, it isn’t cute or funny for your pet to be obese, it’s hard on their organs, their joints, their backs, their entire body and believe it or not, their mental well being! If your pet is obese, I promise you will not regret helping them get the weight off 🤍