Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii

X-RAY FRIDAY ANSWER: Oso ingested a couple of belt buttons! Oso is probably the closest we'll get to seeing a Hippopotamus. He presented through ER for vomiting after knowingly eating the end of a leather belt. Super naughty! Vomiting and anorexia is one of the first signs of a gastrointestinal obstruction. Oso's x-rays revealed... belt buttons! The team took Oso to surgery later that day and after some time in the hospital (and some good booty scratches) he was happy and on his way home the following day.

A dip in the ocean, a lap around the pool- both so refreshing for your pup during these hot days! Maybe sometimes you can't even get them out of the water. But always remember to be prepared for potentially dangerous situations that could arise while they are happily splashing around. Read more on how to keep your pet safe during their time in the water: https://www.ethosvet.com/blog.../water-safety-and-your-pet/

X-RAY FRIDAY! Those objects don't belong! Can you guess what Oso ate? Hint: his owners had noticed he had eaten a part of a clothing accessory. Answer posted tomorrow morning!

It's been doggone HOT out there! Here's our annual reminder to NEVER leave your dog in the car, don't over-exercise your dog on hot days, and take extra precautions with flat-faced dog breeds. Heat stroke is real and dangerous. Take it seriously, it could save your dog's life. https://www.ethosvet.com//heat-stroke-and-overheating-in-/

For Father’s Day, we’d like to take a moment to thank all of the dads within our Ethos organization. This past year has been challenging for veterinary professionals and parents alike. With large caseloads and helping children through the pandemic, we thank you for all of your hard, dedicated work, and are excited for better days ahead! We would like to encourage all of our hardworking veterinary dads to remember to take time for themselves when they need it. There are plenty of activities outside of work that bring happiness, and we hope our Ethos dads take advantage of those opportunities! Happy Father’s Day!

Why become a Vet Tech at Ethos? Well, there's never a dull day! We offer our technicians clear career paths for learning and leadership, training & scholarship programs, a pretty incredible team of life-saving heroes, and more. We currently have veterinary technician job openings in our emergency and surgery departments. Perhaps one of them could be your calling! Learn more about the benefits & opportunities, and apply today:... https://www.ethosvet.com/blo/veterinary-technician-careers/ See more

Where to start if your dog ever goes missing? With the help from Granite State Dog Recovery who are located near our sister hospitals in New England, we've created these steps you should take if your dog ever gets lost: Share & help spread this helpful graphic to your family and friends! Firework season is approaching, it's best to be prepared.