Other Products and Services

First, just so you know.

I generated this list to share information about pet-related products and services that I happen to be aware of.
I get no kickback for any of these listings. Most of them don't even know they are on my list.
Being on this list is not necessarily an endorsement. If I have something really good or really bad to say about a company, I say it. Otherwise, it's just a list of products and services I happen to be aware of.
This list can easily be modified and updated. Input can be emailed to me at: sfnakaya@kindredspiritkindredcare.com

Island Pet Supply, located in the building mauka of Home Depot in Kona. phone: 329 5127. High end diets for dogs, cats, and birds.
www.KohalaWholesomeFoodCompany.com. Organic sprouted muffins, probiotic vegetables, and my dog's favorite Mana treats.
www.petfooddirect.com. Carries many commercial prescription diets.
www.onlynaturalpet.com. Online store offering a wide variety of organic diets, mix ins, supplements, and other supplies.
www.balanceit.com. Website offering recipes for homemade diet and vitamin-mineral supplements taylored to the needs of your pet.

Having worked in veterinary hospitals for over a decade before becoming a house call veterinarian, I am very aware of the benefits and limits of what I can do for patients in a home environment. I have chosen a niche that I believe in; but I am also very aware that I could not dedicate myself to this niche were it not for the cooperation of my colleagues managing full service veterinary hospitals on the island.

Kona Veterinary Services. Drs. Jenny Chartier, Jeanne Gaughan, and Robert Jordan. Dr. Gaughan has a special interest in cardiology. phone: 325 6637.
Keauhou Veterinary Hosptial. Dr. Jacob Head has a special interest in orthopedic surgery. phone: 322 2988.
Ali'i Veterinary Hospital. Drs. Beth Jose, Maria Jose, Aaron Lorshbaugh have relocated their base hospital to Holualoa Road in Kona. They also have an outpatient clinic in Ocean View. phone: 322 9133.
Veterinary Associates, Waimea. Drs. Jim Gressard, Lisa Wood, Tim Richards, and Warren Shetterone. phone: 885 7941.
Kamuela Animal Clinic. Dr. Annette Hall. phone 885 6988.
Kapa'au Veterinary Center. Dr. Robin Woodley's wholistic veterinary practice offers conventional diagnostics and medicine integrated with alternative practices such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and homeopathy. phone: 889 5488.
East Hawaii Veterinary Center, Hilo. Drs. Alfred Mina, Matt Moran, aand Agnes Bajor. phone: 959 2273.
Aloha Veterinary Center, Hilo. Drs. Trevor Rodrigues, Lei Imaino-Hata, Jeff Morrison, Jenny Brundage, and Kim Kozuma. phone: 935 7387.

Happy At Home Pet Sitting, Kona. phone 756 3250. Lani Griffin is a very responsible, trustworthy, observant, and caring person to entrust with the care of your home and pets, including birds, including light nursing, including patients with special needs. Sorry, she doesn't do overnights.
Ohana Pet Care. phone: 895 7482. Pet sitting, pet walking, overnight care, and transport for dogs, cats, exotic pets, and large animals. Deidre way is also working on her degree in (human) nursing.
www.healthyhoundshawaii.com. Also training, exercise, and "a whole lot more!"

www.pawsuniversity.com. Also boarding, day-care, consultations for problem behaviors, and grooming.
www.healthyhoundshawaii.com. Also exercise, in-home pet sitting, and "a whole lot more!"

Azodyl. Probiotic that performs "enteric dialysis" thereby helping to decrease the toxins ordinarily removed by the kidneys.
Epakitin. A generally well-tolerated phosphate-binder for patients diagnosed with kidney disease AND hyperphosphatemia.
FYI: There are also chinese herbal formulas that can be very effective in supporting patients with compromised kidneys. These formulas are individually selected according to diagnosis AND patient constitution. Therefore, you should consult with a veterinarian familiar with traditional Chinese veterinary medicine or TCVM to determine the appropriate formula for your pet. You may search for a TCVM veterinarian here.

www.HawaiiCremationServices.com. Located in Kailua-Kona, Lala and Sam Lee, and Shawn Nagakura offer patient, understanding, respectful, and professional cremation services during that difficult period following a pet's passing. They understand pets as familly members.
Sunset Pet Memorial Services. Pet cremation service located in Hilo. phone: 959-7956.
www.heartglassstudio.com. Artist Marcie Millar incorporates your pet's ashes into a beautiful glass art keepsake.

Jeri Gertz. This one is an endorsement. Jeri does bereavement support and "good grief" workshops. I am very honored that she is willing to lend her compassionate listening to my clients. Her dog, Gimel, was one of my first long-term hospice patients in Hawaii, so I can tell you, Jeri gets it. Professional and confidential, Jeri can be contacted at jgertz@kindredspiritkindredcare.com.