

Does My Dog Have an Ear Infection?
Have you ever been hanging out with your dog, cuddling on the couch or playfully wrestling around when you smell something…funky? Is it...


HOW CAN I STAND UP FOR THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN AMERICA?
We in the Calvin & Susie community have noticed one thing that unites people from all political parties: animals. No matter who you voted...


BEING A DOG PARENT: STOCKING YOUR DOG’S FIRST-AID CLOSET
Welcome to the second installment of our ongoing series of Calvin & Susie Blogs on “Being a Dog Parent” or “Being a Cat Parent”. In this...


15 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE 2017 THE BEST FOR YOUR PET
Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! We hope everyone’s New Year is off to a cheery start. After the festive indulgence and carefree spirit of the...

THE 12 DAYS OF CALVIN & SUSIE’S GIFT GUIDE: DAY FIVE – CALVIN & SUSIE ALOHA WEAR
As every local knows, the holidays are when the whole ohana drags out their aloha wear for a family photo or a Christmas party. Why...


HEALTHY HALLOWEEN TREATS FOR YOUR SPOOKY POOCH OR CREEPY KITTY
If you’re anything like us at Calvin & Susie (and we suspect you are), your pets are part of every holiday or special occasion. Presents...

GUEST POST: CAN MY DOG GET A SERIOUS SUNBURN?
Guest post by Amber Kingsley Thanks to Amber for this guest post. Remember, your dog can get a sunburn any time of the year! If you’re...


INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: “NOVEL PROTEINS”
If you’ve come into our store with questions about your allergic pet’s diet, you may recall that we invariably ask what proteins your pet...


10 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE AT THE BEACH
TGIS. Thank Goodness It’s Summer! I think we can all agree that a major perk of living in Hawai’i is the glorious summer days. People...
SEVERE SKIN ISSUES AND YOUR DOG: IS “NZYMES” RIGHT FOR YOU?
It might start with some extra scratching. You and your dog are unwinding after a long day, and out of the corner of your eye you catch...


OUR KAILUA GRAND OPENING!
This past Saturday we celebrated the Grand Opening of our brand new Kailua store! It was a fun filled day of meeting new people and pets,...


TRAVEL TIPS PART 2: TIPS FOR CHOOSING A PLACE TO BOARD YOUR PET
So you’ve booked your ticket. You’ve gotten time off work. Your holiday shopping is…in progress. You’re all set for a well deserved...


EVERY PET HAS A STORY: CELEBRATING THE LIVES OF OUR TREASURED SENIOR PETS
In the late afternoons, between the “midday rush” and the “after work rush” the doorbell to the store will chime and we’ll hear the...


WHAT’S IN YOUR PET’S SUITCASE? A CHECKLIST FOR YOUR PET’S NEXT OVERSEAS ADVENTURE
Brandy the Cat is quite the jet setter. Brandy, International Cat of Mystery. Photo – Copyright Calvin & Susie, LLC Born in New York...


TEA TREE OIL ON YOUR DOG: SAFE OR TOXIC? OR BOTH?
“Natural”, “chemical free”, “plant based” — there are a lot of buzzwords floating around out there right now. Along with those buzzwords...