We are committed to providing you with a caring and loving experience while keeping everyone safe. This goes beyond you and us – it’s a matter of protecting our community as a whole, and especially our most vulnerable populations. Key points: Masking is currently optional for appointments – our doctor will wear a mask if you are wearing one. We can take additional precautions, including testing prior to the visit, upon request. Rules may change at any time if cases in the community rise We cannot make a house call if anyone in your home has COVID or is under quarantine Our practices continue tomore…

Getting started You can access the waiting room using a tablet, phone, PC, Mac, or Chromebook device. If you have trouble with the button, try copying and pasting the meeting link into the address bar of your web browser. For telehealth visits: https://zoom.us/j/5958141531 For support groups: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5648681852?pwd=blNDOEkrUTJSeUtXSStrYlh0ZFlEQT09 If this is your first time using Zoom, you will be asked to download the Zoom app first. Grant the app permission to access your microphone and camera when asked. We recommend you get started about five to fifteen minutes prior to your scheduled meeting to allow time to install the app and get connected.Audio and video shouldmore…

In: Education, Grief and Bereavement, Kids

by Marianne Schultz I have a friend who recently had to euthanize his 14 year old dog Lili. Lili had been his companion prior to marriage and children. He and his wife had come to the decision to let Lili leave this world to be free from her pain and suffering and wondered how to explain this to their kids, aged 4 and 6. “Lili is going to doggie heaven” seemed to work as the way to convey the message (although this may not work for every family). They had witnessed her decline from the happy-go-lucky loyal companion to a struggling dog not familiar tomore…

Please watch one of the videos below. The process and experience are essentially the same for all our patients but there are some differences depending on size. If you’re having trouble viewing the video, please feel free to give us a call at 808-435-3006 or read the written explanation below the videos. Smaller Dogs (under 26 lbs) or Cats Larger Dogs (26 pounds or more) Smaller Dogs and Cats (generally up to 25 lbs) For very small dogs and cats, the doctor will usually offer a bit of oral sedative as a first step as these patients often don’t like the feel of the injection.more…

Use the form below to easily request refills! Some reminders: Please allow 2 business days for refills to be processed. Check your prescription bottle – for most medications, our doctor puts 2-3 automatic refills for up to three months. The label will indicate if you have additional refills available. We will contact you by email when the refill has been sent to the pharmacy or is ready for pickup.more…

Before filling out this form, you’ll want to have handy the contact information for any additional owners or people in your household, as well as any other people who care for your pet when you are away (neighbors, pet sitters etc.).more…

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Update 4/29/2020 We are accepting new appointments beginning May 1st! Thank you so much for your patience. We encourage you to plan ahead as we’re limiting the number of appointments for enhanced safety. Online scheduling is still disabled so please call or email us to schedule – and do bear with us, our scheduling process is a bit more complicated to accommodate additional safety and screening measures. Update 4/20/2020 We have been busy writing protocols to resume services while keeping you and your family safe. At this time we are planning on opening in early May. To allow time for proper disinfection between appointments, availabilitymore…