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Arthritis In Cats – Treatment Can Alleviate Pain

Mar 07 2016

Most of us are quite familiar with the effects of arthritis and know that it commonly affects both people and dogs. Did you know that cats can also experience sore…
Dog and Cat Heart Murmurs

Feb 09 2016

A heart murmur is a fairly common finding on a pet’s physical exam. Murmurs can be heard for the first time at birth or start later on in life. They…
Dogs eating things they should not – Dangerous Overindulgences!

Jan 08 2016

We all overindulge during the holiday season but it can be much more scary and dangerous when your pet participates. Many of our patients have had to be treated for…
Cushing’s Disease and Treatment

Dec 10 2015

Complicated medical cases are something that Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital doctors enjoy and we are skilled at helping you navigate the best approach for your pet. Gabby is a happy…
Cat Peeing Outside the Litterbox and Bladder Stones

Nov 03 2015

Examining a cat with inappropriate urination Dr. Wedde looked at her appointment schedule. Her next appointment was Nana, a 3 year old, female black cat. Nana had been using the…
I think my pet has something stuck in his throat.

Oct 12 2015

“I think my pet has something stuck in his throat”. It’s a phone call that we get fairly often at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. And it’s something every Seattle pet…
Ear Hematoma – The Cat With A Swollen Ear.

Sep 11 2015

The Cat With A Swollen Ear Mu is a beautiful and sweet smoky colored 7 year old girl kitty who came to see Dr. Brandi Eskesen and Hawthorne Hills Veterinary…
Dog Itching – How To Stop The Itch!

Aug 05 2015

Our Seattle Veterinarian tells a story about Dog Itching and How To Stop The Itch! Our August Pet of the Month is a sweet 8 year old, female, German Shepherd…
Dogs and Cats can get liver disease

Jul 01 2015

Copper Hepatopathy: an unusual diagnosis especially in a “healthy” dog. At Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital there is a reason we require pre-anesthetic examinations and laboratory testing. We understand there are…
Cats can get broken tails that lead to amputation

Jun 02 2015

Jimi is an adventurous Seattle cat, who loves to spend his days exploring the outdoors. One evening, Jimi was found hiding in his house after an eventful day outside. When Jimi…