Diagnosis

Scared Pets Need Veterinary Care Too!

Oct 17 2017

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Tumors

Bentley is a 6 year old Border Collie Mix that has never really liked going to see the veterinarian. As he grew older, his anxiety about coming to the veterinary…
Don’t Ignore That Lump – It Could be Breast Cancer

Aug 14 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions

Many dogs and cats develop various lumps and bumps as they age. Some of these are insignificant and small, like skin tags, but others can become irregular large growths that…
What’s That Black Spot on My Pet’s Skin?

Apr 17 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Surgical Conditions

The skin is an amazing part of the body. It is the first line of defense against infection and contains a number of specialized cells that produce hair, form the…
Is Your Dog Scratching Endlessly? Environmental Allergies can be Aggravating!

Feb 11 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Ear Infections, food and environmental allergies, Infections, Itchy Skin, Treatment

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…
Swollen Toe – Ingrown Nail or Something More Serious?

Oct 19 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Surgical Conditions, Toe Amputation, Tumors

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

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diabetes Mellitus, Diagnosis, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Treatment

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

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Emergency Situations, Immune Diseases, Medical Conditions

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…
Routine Exams Can Uncover Serious Diseases Before Your Pet Feels Sick

May 09 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Dog gall bladder surgically removed., Routine exams, Surgical Conditions, Treatment

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

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Ear Infections, Medical Conditions, Treatment

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…
Arthritis In Cats – Treatment Can Alleviate Pain

Mar 07 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Arthritis, Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Treatment

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…