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Ringworm is Not a Worm

Sep 18 2018

Pluto and Luna came to visit Dr. Brandi Eskesen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when they were just two and a half weeks old! Their wonderful, kind owner took them…
Ear Aches- Not Always an Ear Infection

Aug 09 2018

Stockton is a 3 year old Terrier Mix who loves running through the long grass. He also is a big fan of scratches behind his ears. One day…
Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

Jul 17 2018

Mariposa is a 4 year old, fun loving and outgoing lab mix. During her routine examination the veterinarian noticed that she had a painful slab fracture of her large maxillary…
HEARTWORM DISEASE: Could Your Adopted Dog Be Harboring Heartworms?

Jun 19 2018

One of the benefits of living in the Pacific Northwest is that we don’t have some of the most serious diseases and parasites that plague pets in other parts of…
Genetic Testing – What You May Not Know

May 19 2018

When Ziggy first came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital he was just 4 months old. His owner adopted this mixed breed puppy because of his outstandingly sweet personality. Like many…
Changes in Breathing – Why you shouldn’t wait.

Apr 10 2018

Willie is a very handsome and sweet 10 year old male pug. He came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital on a Saturday in February because he had been throwing up…
Retained Testicles: The Importance of the Kitten Exam

Mar 15 2018

Neru is a 1 year old, male munchkin cat. He is very loving and loves playing. During his exam, the veterinarian noticed that Neru only had one testicle. It is…
Dental Stars Inside Look!

Feb 13 2018

In appreciation of Dental Heath Month we want to celebrate with our clients and their pets! This is an inside look for the dental procedures featured in our Dental Stars…
Why Examinations Matter – Could You Be Missing Dental Disease in Your Pet?

Feb 07 2018

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Most people recognize the benefits of a healthy mouth for themselves and follow regular preventive care such as: brushing your teeth after eating,…
When Your Pet Makes Ribbon Into a Holiday Treat.

Jan 13 2018

Marcus is a young, adventurous cat. He loves to play, particularly with ribbons. During the holidays he loved “helping” wrap gifts. This was fun until Marcus decided to make the…