Wahiawa Pet Hospital

08/30/2024

Our Wahiawa location is looking to hire new veterinary receptionists! If you’re an outgoing, communicative individual with a passion for helping pets and people, this job may be for you! CSR experience is favorable but not required. Apply now on Indeed (link in bio) if interested!
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08/09/2024

August is Itchy Pet Awareness month! Did you know that itchy skin is one of the most common health issues we see in dogs? All dogs will lick and scratch to some degree, but if this behavior becomes excessive, it is no longer normal. Excessive itchiness (pruritus) can be a symptom of skin allergies. Click the link in our bio (www.itchingforhelp.com) for more information about treating allergy itches!
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Left unchecked, scratching/licking can destroy the skin barrier, leaving the skin vulnerable to allergens and susceptible to infection which can worsen the itch and cause additional complications such as hair loss, open wounds, redness, inflammation, and body odor. Note, food allergies (different from food intolerance) are extremely uncommon and make up a very small percentage of canine atopy cases. The most common culprits for allergies in dogs are often environmental (pollen, grass, mold, dust mites) or parasitic (fleas, ticks, mites).
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If your vet diagnoses your dog with skin allergies (atopic dermatitis), they will work with you to figure out which allergens are contributing to the immune reaction and what the best treatment options for both you and your dog. Prescription treatments are available and have been proven to be effective in reliving itchiness. Though non-prescription methods can also be beneficial, some cases of atopic dermatitis cause itching so severe that needs to be controlled with prescription-strength treatment.
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What about itchy cats? Atopic dermatitis in cats and dogs is very similar and presents with many of the same symptoms and treatments. Ask your vet about your cat’s itchiness and what treatments they have available for relief! 🐱
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08/01/2024

Happy National Mutt (Mixed-Breed) Day! Celebrated every July 31st and December 2nd, National Mutt Day is dedicated to all of our mixed-breed furry friends. One breed or many, all dogs are the best dog! 🐾 What breeds make your dog special?
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07/29/2024

This kitten took a liking to one of our veterinary assistants, Trent! A kitten this young must be bottle fed every 2-3 hours and she only wanted to nurse if Trent was holding her! Isn’t she adorable?
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07/19/2024

Love the Frenchie and Kat the Technician! Love came in for pregnancy radiographs this past Monday - can you guess how many babies she’s bakin?
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07/16/2024

Zoey and Sebastian (and their humans, Dr. Morikami and Dr. Ung) graduated from Leeward Training Club of Hawaii! We’re so proud of all of them! 🎉
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07/09/2024

This is Pua, a 10-week-old pug puppy getting her first nail trim ever! She also came in for her DA2PP booster vaccine. This vaccine protects her against distemper, adenovirus type 2, parvovirus, and parainfluenza… but it sure doesn’t protect her from our hugs and kisses!
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07/05/2024

It’s ! This is Kirri, a 13 week-old kitten. She visited Dr. Thornburg at Kailua Pet Hospital for a checkup recently and agreed to have her picture taken… isn’t she a cutie? 🥰
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02/10/2023

February is Pet Dental Health Month. This national month of recognition aims to raise awareness about the importance of caring for pets' oral health. Here are some key things that pet owners need to do to protect their furry family members' teeth and gums.

www.pethospitalsofhawaii.com/phh-blog/2023/2/9/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month

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🐾 Since 1972 & locally owned
🐾 3 locations on Oahu📍
-Waipahu Waik

11/05/2022

Hope everyone’s Friday was Golden 💫⁣
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This cutie enjoyed making herself comfortable in our new and spacious exam rooms.⁣
Large breed approved! ✅

10/02/2022

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07/01/2022

Emi💬 “Last week, I had my acupuncture treatment with Dr. Thornburgh. I feel so much better after the treatment. It was the 1st time for a long time that daddy could go into the room."
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06/17/2022

The summer months can be uncomfortable due to rising temperatures. To ensure our pets have a cool and safe summer. Be on the lookout for signs of heatstroke.

If you suspect your pet is having a heatstroke, immediately call anyone one of our hospitals.

-Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital: (808) 71-7387

-Wahiawa Pet Hospital: (808) 621-7000

-Makai Pet Hospital: (808) 262-9621

06/10/2022

Trying to see if I like this porcupine costume. Thanks Dr. Asato for the fitting. Actually tried some acupuncture for my joints and seizures.

05/30/2022

In observance of Memorial Day all of our locations will be closed, but emergency services are still available only at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital.

Our normal business hours will resume tomorrow, May 31, 2022 at 7am at all locations.

05/24/2022

We love you Emi!❤️



Yuki 💬"we had a health scare with Emi today. she's has an on & off coughing fit about a few weeks ... we took her to the vet for a chest x-ray, and the vets thought it could be an enlarged heart causing an airway blockage. after a review by the radiologist, it turns out she has an issue with her trachea, and not her heart! she'll be on meds to see if the issue will clear up. please keep Emi in prayer for healing!" 🙏🏼🐾
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05/20/2022

We are hiring at Wahiawa Pet Hospital! To apply, click the link in the bio!

05/08/2022

The staff at Pet Hospitals of Hawaii would like to thank all mom's for giving us the opportunity to care for your pets. Only you can love them the way they deserve. Wishing you all a Happy Mother's Day; may it be filled with laughter and love!

05/04/2022

Hi everyone! 🤗

It’s been so nice to have people back in our hospitals, we missed you all!

We just wanted to show everyone else some changes we made. We added some new exam rooms. The last picture is what our waiting area looked like before.

04/30/2022

Aloha everyone,

We have some updated hours at our Makai location.
We will be closing at 8pm instead of 6pm starting June 3.

So Monday-Friday hours will be 7am-8pm. Saturday and Sunday will still be 8am-5pm.

If you have any questions please give us call at (808) 262-9621.

04/29/2022

It is that time of the year again! Thanks to you, Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital was voted first place for Hawaii's Best 3 years in a row!

This year, we are going for Hawaii's Best 2022. Please show your support and vote for any one of our hospitals (Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital, Wahiawa Pet Hospital, or Makai Pet Hospital) this year.

There are some changes when it comes to voting:

-Voting Ballot Dates: April 24th – Friday, May 6th in the Star-Advertiser
-Minimum 25 categories must be filled in.
-Ballot Deadline: Wednesday, May 11th
-(2) Ballots per envelope will be accepted.

Ballots will need to be dropped off or mailed to
500 Ala Moana Boulevard, 7-500
Honolulu, HI 96813

We just want to thank you and express how humbled we are to be your pet hospital of choice throughout the years and we're committed to continuing serving and giving the best CARE to you and your fur babies!

04/26/2022

"Kitten Season is here🙀 Every spring, animal welfare organizations across the country see a dramatic increase in the number of Free-Roaming kittens coming into the shelter, but thanks to our warm climate here in Hawai'i, kitten season can last almost all year-round! So what do you do if you find kittens outside? We've covered! Swipe through our Found Kitten Flowchart to see how to best help the cats and kittens of O'ahu.

For more resources on Kitten Season and kitten care, check out our dedicated webpage, HawaiianHumane.org/Kittens."

04/22/2022

Samson is home! The surgery went well and we are so grateful the wolf pack is finally together again.🥹

Mahalo nui loa to the entire team at the Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital. Their patience, professionalism, compassion and loving kindness made the entire ordeal a smooth one. We can’t recommend them enough.🙏🏽

If there is ONE thing I can recommend to all fellow dog owners: get pet insurance when your dog is healthy! We enrolled Samson in Embrace Pet Insurance (via USAA) five years ago, and thank goodness we did! It allowed us to give Samson the level of care he deserves.♥️

Finally, thanks to all for the show of support, the check-ins and kind words. It got us through, believe me. 😘

04/20/2022

Does your pet ever shake their head?

How about so much so it even makes you dizzy? Before you get all shook up, don’t worry the occasional head shake is normal, but if it’s happening often, it can be a sign of something more serious.

❗️Head Shaking Common Causes:
-Ear infections
-Inflammation
-Foreign Body

❗️Other Symptoms:
-scratching at the ears
-red, swollen ears
-vocalizations
-discharge
-odor
-lack of balance
-unusual eye movement

Not only are ear issues uncomfortable. If left undiagnosed or untreated it can lead to more serious issues for your pet. If you notice anything or need to have your pet seen, call us at any one of our locations!

📍Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital: 808-671-7387

📍Wahiawa Pet Hospital: (808) 621-7000

📍Makai Pet Hospital: (808) 262-9621

04/19/2022

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend!🐰💓

12/23/2021

Dear Wahiawa Pet Hospital clients and friends,

We just want to send a reminder about this week holiday hours:

-December 24: 7am-12pm
Any pick up for medications must be done by 12pm on that day.

-December 25 & 26: Closed
Emergency services will still be available 24/7 only at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital.

-We will resume back to our normal business hours on December 27 at 7am.

As we prep for the festivities, make sure to check out our latest video. It focuses on the hazards pets face during the holidays. If you have any questions, please give us a call. We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

Holiday Hazards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9bvrPLIXj0

Thank you,

Wahiawa Pet Hospital Ohana

This game show parody focuses on the hazards pets face during the holidays.Tags: Seasonal - Winter, Pet Care - Safety

11/17/2021

Happy Tuesday from our Wahiawa Staff!

11/01/2021

Happy Howl-o-ween from Wahiawa Pet Hospital! Even though we are closed on Sundays our sister location is open! Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital is open from 7am-8pm with emergency services available 24/7.

Here are some helpful tips to help keep your pets safe during the trick or treating!

🎃 Stash Treats🎃
Chocolate in ALL forms (especially dark and baking chocolate) can be very dangerous for cats and dogs. Sugar-free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol, can also cause serious health problems.

🎃 Check Costume🎃
Dressing up is fun, but when choosing a costume for your pet be sure that it’s both cute and comfortable! Be sure that your pet’s costume doesn’t limit their movement, sight, or ability to breathe. Don’t forget to be lookout for any parts that could present as a choking hazard for your furry one.

🎃 Update Info🎃
When opening the door for trick or treaters, pay extra caution that your dog or cat doesn’t dart outside! Now is a good time to update your pet’s collar ID and microchip.

We wish you all a safe and fun Halloween! 👻🎃💀🧛‍♂️

10/06/2021

Happy !😝

09/02/2021

Aloha everyone!

We just wanted to give you a heads up that all 3 locations will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 for Labor Day. However emergency services will still be available 24/7 at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital.

Please plan accordingly if you need to pick up any food or medications for your fur babies. We will resume
our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7am

08/20/2021

Dear Valued Pet Parent,

Thank you very much for your continued patience as we work our way through the Coronavirus Pandemic. With the increase of Covid cases within the state of Hawaii we have decided to modify our services to door-side only once again.

Starting on August 20, 2021, we will be reverting back to the following modifications.

-Upon arrival at the hospital, please call us to let us know that you are here.

-We will check you in and call you when we are ready for you to bring your pet to the front door.

-All clients are to remain outside of the building during exams or in their vehicles.

- We will do our best to coordinate your visit from outside of the hospital via phone for follow up instructions and taking payments.

- All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier

-Cats and exotic pets must be transported in carriers

We thank you for your patience and understanding during these trying times. We couldn’t deliver the high quality of pet medical and surgical care without you.

Sincerely,
Darin K. Hisanaga DVM

07/19/2021

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day and one day after the four-year anniversary of the Marco Polo fire incident.

Pet Hospitals of Hawaii has partnered with the Eddy Project which promotes pet focused fire preparedness education and connect fire disaster victims with resources for the care and shelter of their animal companions.

Stop by on your next visit and pick up a brochure with pet fire safe tips which comes with a removeable sticker that can be applied to windows or doors, informing first responders of the presence of pets will be attached to the information card.

For more information on pet fire safety tips, click the link!
https://communitykokuafoundation.com/pet-fire-safety/

07/15/2021

Even though the weather has been on and off this past week you can definitely expect the heat to return soon. Whatever you plan on doing over summer that includes your four-legged family members keep these tips in mind to ensure a safe summer for them.

07/14/2021

July is Pet Hydration Awareness Month. Keeping your pet well hydrated is vital to his or her health and wellness. It is important that your pet has enough fresh, cold, and clean water to drink. Good hydration is essential any time of the year, but it is especially critical during the hot summer months when your pet is more likely to experience dehydration or health complications from being overheated.

Head over to our website to check out some ways that you can help your pet stay hydrated and healthy!

https://pethospitalsofhawaii.com/phh-blog/2021/7/9/july-is-national-pet-hydration-awareness-month

07/07/2021

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