Dental Care

Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age

Jul 20 2019

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Radiographs, Senior Dogs, Surgical Conditions, Treatment, Uncategorized

Lily is a 15-year-old athletic hound mix. She has always been very fit and loves going on long hikes with her owners. As Lily has aged, she has shown very…
Why Oral Exams Under Anesthesia Matter

May 25 2019

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Anesthesia, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Radiographs, Tooth Fracture

Spike is our pet of the month for May. He is a 7 year old Chihuahua mix. He is a very sweet boy and very cooperative for his exams at…
Dogs and Cats Can Easily Hide Their Illness

Feb 10 2019

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Dental Care, Diseases, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Kidney Disease, Laboratory Testing

This month we are bringing attention to a common issue we see in veterinary medicine. Pets can hide their illness, even when they are very sick. When that happens to…
Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

Jul 17 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cardiac, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Diseases, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Routine exams, Taurine, Tooth Fracture

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…
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,…
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…
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…