Diagnosis

Does a Sensitive Stomach Cause Your Dog to Eat Odd Things?

Sep 08 2014

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Medical Conditions, Treatment, Vomiting

Our Seattle veterinarians explore why your dog may be eating odd things. Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an increasingly common condition that affects both dogs and cats. The underlying causes are…
What you should know about the fungal disease called “Valley Fever”

Aug 04 2014

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Fungal Disease, Medical Conditions, Treatment, Zoonosis & Human Health

This month our Seattle veterinarians are talking about Valley Fever. Valley Fever is a fungal disease that has now been discovered in the soil of south-central Washington. Historically this disease…
Urine Marking Cats: A Frustrating Problem Can Be Solved

Jul 11 2014

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Inappropriate Urination

Ask the vets at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA how to solve your urine marking cat problem. Behavioral problems can be a common issue when more than one…
What does it mean if your dog has a Dizzy Spell?

Jun 11 2014

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

Seattle veterinarians discuss Vestibular Syndrome in older dogs. Vestibular Syndrome is a condition commonly seen in our older patients. The symptoms can occur without warning and to pet owners it…
Kidney infections and Arthritis in Old dogs: Is your dog really just acting old?

Apr 08 2014

William G. Riley, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Arthritis, Behavior, Diagnosis, Kidney Infections, Medical Conditions, Senior Dogs, Treatment

“My Dog is Acting Old” – Our expert Seattle veterinarians explore kidney infections and arthritis in old dogs Osteoarthritis affects many of our older canine patients. It is a painful…
Liver Disease Can Happen Slowly Without Your Pet Complaining At All.

Dec 06 2013

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

Exams Twice a Year Enables Our Seattle Veterinarians to See These Subtle Changes in Your Pet. Hawthorne Hills’ Seattle veterinarians enjoy building relationships with our clients and with the pets…
Have you noticed hair loss on your dog? Our Seattle veterinarians can help!

Nov 08 2013

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

This month the doctors at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA are bringing attention to a very common disease that affects dogs – hypothyroidism. Georgia is a mixed…
What you need to know about Leptospirosis in Seattle.

Oct 01 2013

William G. Riley, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Vaccines

Our Seattle veterinarians explain that there is no place where a pet is completely safe even if they are 100% indoor. In late August, Coco, a 6 year old spayed…
Expanding waistline? When is a dog’s pot-belly more than just weight gain?

Sep 06 2013

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

Seattle veterinarians explore pet weight gain possibilities. Growing old can be tough even for dogs. Lucy, an 11 year old Boston Terrier, wasn’t ever a super active dog, yet her…
Why is your dog or cat not eating as much? It’s time to see your Seattle veterinarian!

Aug 06 2013

William G. Riley, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Medical Issues

Seattle veterinarians reminding pet owners of the importance of regular visits, physical exams, and proper diagnostic tests. Vladimir, a 9 year old neutered male Corgi mix, came to Hawthorne Hills…