Care & Wellness

Changes in Breathing – Why you shouldn’t wait.

Apr 10 2018

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Infections, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Senior Dogs, Treatment, Uncategorized, Vomiting

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

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Reproduction, Surgical Conditions

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

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Tooth Fracture

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

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Infections, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Uncategorized

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

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Foreign Body, Vomiting

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…
The Role Dental X-rays Can Play Into Your Pet’s Health.

Dec 19 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Tooth Fracture

Gracie is a sweet and loving dog that was adopted about one year ago. She is a Maltese/Terrier mix that has been a joyful addition to her family. At Hawthorne…
Does your cat struggle with long-term constipation?

Nov 18 2017

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Cat Constipation, Cat Friendly, Medical Issues, Nutrition

Meet Alice! She is a very sweet, wonderful older lady. We love seeing her here at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. Alice has battled constipation issues for many years. She is…
When Baby Teeth Don’t Fall Out

Jul 14 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Routine exams

If baby teeth don’t fall out, is that a problem? Deciduous or ‘baby’ teeth are pet’s first set of teeth. As the puppy or kitten matures, the roots of the…
Could There Be a Broken Tooth Hiding in Your Dog’s Mouth?

May 16 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Routine exams, Tooth Fracture

Broken teeth are painful and can be hiding in your dog’s mouth! This month we are profiling two different dogs who had the misfortune of breaking a tooth and needing…
Cat Charisma – Tips for Feline Socialization

Dec 17 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Socialization

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…