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Is Your Dog Scratching Endlessly? Environmental Allergies can be Aggravating!

Feb 11 2017

Scratching, chewing, rubbing, odor, fur loss, red sores, crusts. Does this sound like your dog? Allergies are extremely common in our Seattle area and can be a frustrating and challenging…
Cat Charisma – Tips for Feline Socialization

Dec 17 2016

This month we are focusing on kitten socialization and how to raise a well-adjusted cat. Almost everyone who owns a cat knows that felines like to do things their own…
Travelling with your Pet? Planning in advance can make all the difference

Nov 19 2016

Travelling with your pet can be fun for both you and your furry friend. However, there are a number of important things to address before you embark. Planning in advance…
Swollen Toe – Ingrown Nail or Something More Serious?

Oct 19 2016

Nina is one lucky kitty! Her alert owner brought her to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when she noticed a toe that looked abnormal. Nina’s 5th toe on her right front…
Pancreatitis in Cats Can Lead to Diabetes Mellitus

Sep 19 2016

Caspian is a 15 year old male Tonkinese cat who has been a long time patient of Drs. Eskesen and Riedinger. Caspian has been a very interesting kitty and Hawthorne…
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia – When Your Body Attacks Normal Platelets

Aug 18 2016

Phillip is our Pet of the Month for August. Just before his 13th birthday last December, Phillip was seen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital after his owner noticed a small…
You Can Use Your Fitbit™ To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

Jul 12 2016

Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital is honoring Penny and her owner as Pet and Owner of the Month for July 2016. Their journey highlights a commitment to being healthy, a creative…
Help Your Anxious Dogs Relax for Veterinary Visits

Jun 08 2016

Wrigley is an Australian Shepherd mix who had a rough start in life. He was a feral puppy from Oregon and was transferred to a Seattle area rescue group before…
Routine Exams Can Uncover Serious Diseases Before Your Pet Feels Sick

May 09 2016

Gracie is a peppy 9-year-old Dandie Dinmont terrier who has been seen regularly by the doctors at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. She was adopted by her owner through a rescue…
Dog Ear Infections: Sedation Can Help A Painful Problem

Apr 11 2016

A dog’s normal ear is like a funnel – wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with an ‘L’ bend as the canal nears the ear drum. The…