Diagnosis

Dog and Cat Heart Murmurs

Feb 09 2016

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Heart Murmurs, Medical Conditions

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

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Emergency Situations, Foreign Body, Poisonous, Toxic

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

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cushing’s Disease, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Treatment

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

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cat Bladder Stones, Cat Friendly, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Treatment, Urinary Issues

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

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cat Friendly, Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Treatment

“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…
Dogs and Cats can get liver disease

Jul 01 2015

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Copper Hepatopathy, Diagnosis, Diseases, Liver Disease, Medical Conditions, Treatment

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…
Does your cat show stress by boycotting food? Fatty Liver Disease & Feeding Tubes Are Examined.

May 01 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Liver Disease, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Treatment, Vomiting, Weight Loss

The holidays can be stressful for cats for many reasons: house guests coming and going, furniture rearrangements, and owners leaving for days at a time. Many cats show their distress by…
Chronic Toe Pain and Licking Can Cause Secondary Bacterial and Fungal Infections. Dog Toe Amputation is Explored.

Apr 01 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Fungal Disease, Surgical Conditions, Toe Amputation

Our April Pet of the Month is Morgan, a 4 year old German Shepard mix who had one pesky problem, a toe that he just couldn’t stop licking. Morgan had…
High Blood Pressure Can Affect Pets and People Alike

Mar 09 2015

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

This month we are bringing attention to the issue of high blood pressure (the medical term is hypertension) which can affect pets and well as people. This disease can be…
Have you noticed a lump or bump on your cat or dog?

Jan 06 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Medical Issues, Treatment, Tumors

Rusty is our pet of the month for January. He is a 7 year old labradoodle who loves to carry his stuffed toy bone around with him, even while at…