Kalihi Pet Clinic

Kumas first visit today; both Dr Obara and staff were courteous, patient and professional. We found the perfect fit that suits both dog and owner. Thank you Unilocal for making my transition from a previous vet that could care less about servicing you to a caring place like Kalihi Pet Clinic. One happy dog and owner

This place is WONDERFUL. The staff is so receptive and friendly. My first time here and I absolutely loved it. Parking isn’t the greatest, but come early and you’ll probably get lucky. They’ve got a couple stalls that wrap around the building. Otherwise, find metered street parking.
They open Saturday’s! Which is a definite plus. Early bird gets the worm, so come when they open at 830! It’s a walk-​in clinic so do expect to wait a bit. For those that complain about the wait time… What did you expect? As with all medical clinics, pet clinics are no exception to wait times. I wait longer to see my doctor than I waited here. If you don’t think you’re patient enough to wait, better find a clinic that takes appointments.
It’s nicely lit inside. Relatively clean, considering it is filled with dogs and cats. And the prices are very reasonable. Don’t let the name fool you… They aren’t located in Kalihi. Closer to University area. Mo’ili’ili.
And last, but definitely not least, Dr. Obara is excellent. No joke.
Keep an open mind and check this place out. Your pets will thank you.

Happy to finally say… we found a quality vet clinic!!! In all the 3 years we had Sake we found the right fit! Kalihi Pet Clinic in McCully. Vet & staff are very informative. Very clean. Very loving to you & your pet. I highly recommend this place if you have a fury friend. I have already contacted all the pet owners I know about this place on FB. I love that it’s also walk ins and not by appointment. We got seen as soon as we walked through the door. The people answering the phones are very professional and very welcoming. So we figured we give this place a try since my American Bully Pit, Sake is always dealing with reoccurring UTIs and I wanted a vet to look more into the problem than just treating it. As soon as we walked through the door they saw Sakes urine sample that I brought and they immediately took it for testing. They were very concerned and you can see that they truly care for the animal as well as the humans. They took Sake for X-​rays, did urinalysis, culture… results of X-​rays were extremely quick and it showed no kidney stones which we are all relieved. I’m so appreciative of the staff of Kalihi Pet Clinic because they took it a step further and looked into the problem versus just treating it every time it occurs. Another important point to bring up is Kalihi Pet Clinic allows you to handle your own dog while on the table. Sake is a friendly bully and I’m sure there are times that dogs get scared and bite people but this was one of the main reasons I left my previous vet, previous vet (who I will not mention) they would choke hold my dog while being treated or getting nails trimmed to the point my Sake couldn’t breathe and gasping for air. By them doing this, I was able to find a new vet. The vet & staff of Kalihi Pet Clinic showed Sake plenty of love when she was scared and that means the world to me. Thank you!!!

I took my dog beauty as a walk in this morning since I have experienced some BS from Kama’aina pet hospital when I took my dog that had some serious cough, they gave me meds and cost me, $ 109! But gave me some weak meds that will likely make call them back, and when I did they told me in order for them to give her another meds they must do am Xray which will ONLY cost me $ 500… I search on Unilocal for more vet’s office that had a five star rating and I found Kalihi Pet Clinic. I am so happy I took her here! They were able to give stronger meds and plus Xray that only cost me $ 130. Place is super clean, people are friendly and very professional. Thank you for taking care of my beauty. I’m never going anywhere else but this place.

Change your name because you folks are far from what Dr. Lau has set his name out to be. Very very disappointing. After 4 awesome years of seeing Dr. Lau, we won’t be returning to see Dr. Obara. There are some things that just cannot be taught.

Right before Halloween our friend had given the BF and I a kitten he found in his yard. Fast forward to now, we took him in for his first shots and Dr. Obara was really nice. Marco (the kitten) has fleas that we’ve been having a hard time getting rid of (even with topical medication & frequent combing) but Dr. didn’t look at us like we were the most disgusting people on the planet (as our last vet did in the case of our dog). Kalihi Pet Clinic is also a lot cheaper than the place than we last went to. For Marco’s initial check up and first shot, it was only $ 40. I also inquired about a dental procedure my Pit needs done; our previous vet quoted us roughly $ 750 for the surgery alone. With that in mind, over the course of 3 months she also had us do and re-​do blood work amounting over $ 525. Dr. Obara quoted us $ 300 for the same procedure, so…
For being as busy as they are, the doctor and the rest of the staff are really nice. We got there around 11:30 (30 min before closing, I know!) but everyone was still really patient. There were more people coming in after noon but they didn’t turn anyone away or look like they cared that it was technically after closing. The people we interacted with were very friendly. I’m very pleased and will be bringing my other animals here.

This is my first pet on my own. So, this was my first time at a vet. They were all super friendly! I had an easy time parking and there was no wait. It was also super cheap compared to all the other pet clinics I called. I highly recommend going here with your pet.

In a nutshell: knowledgeable, empathetic and reliable staff.
After much searching and a lot of military clinics, I made the very fortunate decision to bring my Dutch shepherd to Kalihi Pet Clinic. With a working dog and higher than average literacy in the sciences (to put it semi-​moderately), I’ve had my fair share of run-​ins at vets. So when I find a place like this, I’m unabashedly eager to shout it from the rooftops!
With the majority of appointments being walk-​ins, they do a great job of getting to everyone in a timely fashion without making you feel rushed once it’s your turn. Give yourself some buffer time if you plan on coming in, because with it being such an awesome place, it can get busy!
Everyone here is always very patient with my irritating specifications as to how things need to be handled (from a behavioral standpoint) with my dog.
Never felt like I was being sold something I didn’t need, which has been a major source of stress and disagreement at other clinics.
The waiting room is lovely. Spacious, clean and welcoming.
Of course, and most importantly, Dr. Obara and his staff are very skilled and up to date with their information.
Highly recommended.

A couple of weeks ago we adopted an adult maltese/​chihuahua from some very strange people. People who did not cut her nails. People who did not socialize her. People who, apparently, never brushed her teeth.
Her mouth smelled like rotten fish. Like rotten fish and feces left in a bucket of water in the corner of a shed.
I do not like things that are stink.
When I attempted to brush her teeth she bit me. And Greenies had no effect whatsoever. And her putrid breath was sucking the joy from my existence but I was told a doggie teeth cleaning could put me out $ 800-​$ 1000 and was very much not down with that.
Then the Mighty Google informed me that she probably had doggie periodontal disease. This would not only cause her to smell like death itself, but also put a damper on her existence and ultimately shorten her life. No good. So I came to the gloriousness that is Unilocal and found Kalihi Pet Clinic.
This fine Tuesday morning I showed up at 8:10am and was the third in line. At 8:30 the parking lot was overfilled and dogs filled the waiting room. At 8:40 I was seen and told that I could have her teeth cleaned today. THANK GOD.
At 5pm I picked up my Roxy and for shots, teeth cleaning, antibiotics and eye drops I paid $ 405. A little bit painful but a whole lot less painful than paying twice that amount at another vet PLUS she now just smells like dog. I feel as though our lives have improved tenfold.
This clinic is fantastic. The staff is great, the doctor is great, and the place is bright and clean. Just wear a sweater if you are one who runs cold because the examination rooms are FREEZING.
Oh, and they don’t take American Express. But they accept all other cards for payments of $ 150 or more.
Now to muster up the energy to take in my new German Shepherd…

I started bring my cat here about four years ago. I found the staff knowledgable and professional, and prices are very reasonable.
I think that credit cards are only accepted for charges exceeding $ 150.00, and most of my visits I was charges were much less than that, so make sure you bring cash or a check.

Dr. Obara is friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to detect a problem which had previously gone undetected. He listens to what the owner has to say about the condition of their pet and takes that into consideration when giving suggestions or prescribing care. He is very approachable and honest.

I miss this place, especially Dr. Obara and his wonderful staff. Last summer, my spunky Pomeranian suddenly fell ill and started drooling, which then rapidly progressed to nausea and vomiting. I rushed her down to the clinic during a very busy Saturday (there was around 20 people in the waiting area). The front desk acted very quickly when they saw me approach and rushed her in, no matter how busy they were.
Treating poisoning is very difficult because the source was unknown, but Dr. Obara did excellent work by flushing her system out and kept her for the weekend. When it became apparent that the source was the deadly Cane Toad (Bufo), that flushing saved her life. His staff is amazing, esp Susan who watched over her during her darkest hour. Pua at the front desk is awesome, as the whole hardworking staff. Dr Lau is so friendly and funny (have him tell you the story of BJ Penn). We sadly had to move to California and miss the Kalhi Pet Clinic and its ohana feels. Will watch Hawaii-​Five O this upcoming season so that I can catch the sights of this beloved and humble place.

The wait is never more than an hour, and without an appointment, and considering the comparative low cost of this place, I think it’s worth it. The doctor gives very personalized attention, and clearly loves and cares for animals and knows what he’s doing. He never seems rushed even when it’s very busy. The reception staff and technicians are friendly and knowledgeable as well.

Its good to be a pet owner, just not good when I have to take my dog to the Vet. I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the prices were at this vet. I normally pay about $ 200 for the annual visit with all the diagnostics and vaccination. However, I walked out paying just $ 120. Being a pet owner of two dogs that is double the saving! Best part the doctor did not give me any hassle about getting a prescription else where. Most Vets are not willing to price match nor offer me a prescription to buy meds outside of the their office…
Pro:
+Cheap
+Friendly service
+Accepts walk-​in
Cons:
–Long wait
Tips:
Come in the afternoon on Wednesdays or Mondays for less wait. Also, it may open at 8:30 AM, but people are waiting in line at 8 AM.

Kalihi pet Clinic is a Walk in first serve customer basis, I recommend you go 30 minutes early they are always busy.
though its worth it cause of their GREAT customer service!
I have been to my share of veterinarians on the island and this is my third time to Kalihi Pets.
I’m in the business industry so I know customer service is huge in Hawaii since everyone knows everyone.
I literally pay about 50% less for the services at Kalihi Pet Clinic than I have at other vets.
I don’t write comments until 3 visits because any day could be different, they pass with 5 stars here!
I took my Jindo mix for his annual shots which came out to $ 140 they did stool sample, ear, lung check up,
clipped the toenails, blood work and yearly shots for the total. That’s very very reasonable trust me.
In addition to such great service the rates are very reasonable in my opinion when
hearing what other vets charge for their services. Also They now take credit cards too for bills over $ 150
The staff is very courteous and Dr. Obara is personable and caring and fast with a great sense of humor.
He seen my dogs eagles collar and had a conversation about my football team and his Denver Broncos.
Very personable on a one on one basis. Even the staff would come in and visit and say hi.
They have their own private parking (about 6 spaces) in front of their clinic.
I’ve never met Dr Lau but heard good stories about him. But Dr. Obara and his staff are the best out there!
I’m never going anywhere else!

FIVE STARS for Drs. Lau and Obara. Our family has been coming to Kalihi Pet Clinic for over 30 years and we have always gotten such great service! The original clinic was in Kalihi, but they are now located in Mo’ili’ili on Beretania (Close to Isenberg). I love it how the doctors always take such great care and patience with the dogs. They are thorough with their checkups.
What I really like about this place is that this vet is reasonably priced. I literally pay about 50% less for the services at Kalihi Pet Clinic than I have at other vets. And, I get 2x the quality of service! THAT is a deal!
Highly recommended!

Dr. Obara and he staff are outstanding. Besides the quality of care, the prices were ultra reasonable. I am new to the Island and my beloved Persian rescue fell ill in a flash. The ladies were so gentle and loving to Ashley during all of her different blood and X-​ray testing. Aunty Dianna is such a gem and sweetheart!
I came yesterday on a busy Saturday, but the wait was still reasonable and their clinic is a well operated, organized and well oiled machine. There was plenty of parking and creature comforts.
Unfortunately Ashley’s situation was very grave. Dr. Obara sat down beyond clinic hours and personally walked me through each line of her bloodwork. He discussed how the different organs where operating and the probable diseases. He said she was at the end of the line and her only option was a blood transfusion, then go from there. The extremely experienced ladies in my rescue group confirmed his findings and said the transfusion is the «Hail Mary.»
Dr. Obara gave Ashley a wide spectrum antibiotic shot, and sent us home with fluids and supplies to make Ashley comfortable. God took her from us before I had to make the next step.
Blessing, gratitude and success to Kalihi Pet Clinic. Rest in Peace Ashley.

The one-​and-​only pet clinic I take my «woman’s best friend» to!
Dr. Alan is kind, organized and professional
–free parking
–clean
–efficient
Bring cash or check (credit taken if over $ 150)
I’ve been a customer since 2009

I decided to visit Kalihi Pet Clinic because it has such great reviews and one of my neighbors brings his dog here. I’m glad we decided to come here for our dog’s teeth cleaning. I actually also made some calls to compare prices and found Kalihi to have pretty fair prices compared to the others around time. A lot of other places require initial visits and bloodwork, which meant more appointments and more money. Kalihi, however, said they could do the procedure in one day and I did not need additional appointments. Sold!
I was instructed to stop feeding my pup food and water at 6pm, the night before and arrive at 8:30am, Friday morning. My pup and I arrived at about 8am because I thought I would need to fill out some paperwork, but they really don’t open until 8:30, so we walked around for a while. It worked out because I wanted to make sure his bladder and stomach were emptied before his procedure.
Once they opened their doors, we were welcomed by the friendly staff and I filled out a few forms. The clinic is clean, it doesn’t smell like a lot of other vet clinics, and they have a cool fish tank. My puppy was nervous, but the staff seemed really sweet with him, so I felt at ease. They told me to come back between 3 and 5 to pick him up. I arrived at about 4, and my little guy was ready to go. They brought him out as I was paying and told me he should be fine, thought he might be a little drowsy. I brought him home and he was a little sleepy, but his teeth were really white and his breath smelled good. They even cut his nails, which was nice because I was going to have to do that soon.
My only gripe is that I would have liked to meet the vet, but it wasn’t a deal breaker. It would have been nice to chat about his teeth and how the procedure went. I definitely recommend them for dental cleaning and we will be back because we had a great experience :)

Dr. Lau retired… I sure am going to miss him… I’m sure Dr. Obara is good, but my parents took all our animals to Dr. Lau… I remember accompanying my pets to see Dr. Lau from small kid time! He was always friendly… always so down-​to-​earth! I once saw him give a puppy mouth to mouth — the puppy had fallen into a koi pond and swallowed a bunch of water and fish. Dr. Lau did CPR and mouth to mouth… and VOILA! Puppy was back!!! He has taken care of all my pets all these years… I trust him. He is compassionate, kind… and not a money grubbing vet like some other private practices or big chain pet clinics. Hopefully, Dr. Obara carries on the tradition and practice of Dr. Lau…
Once again… Dr. Lau is the best, and I am really going to miss him…