Diseases

A Refresher on the Benefits of Feline FeLV and FIV Virus Testing

Sep 30 2022

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Diseases, Immune Diseases, Kittens, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Routine exams

Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus are illnesses that have been around a long time but some of the thinking around them has changed. Feline Leukemia used to be…
When You Can’t Scratch That Itch: Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs

May 30 2022

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Immune Diseases, Infections, Itchy Skin, Skin Disease, Treatment

Our pet of the month for May is the handsome Murphy! Murphy is a 13-year-old Labrador who was brought into Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital for a skin rash. Skin rashes…
Some Skin Lesions Are More Than Skin Deep

Mar 31 2022

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Fungal Disease, Immune Diseases, Infections, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Skin Disease, Skin Wounds, Treatment

Many active dogs end up with a variety of skin abrasions, scratches, bumps, or wounds over the course of their lives. Sometimes these occur from normal rough and tumble play,…
PennHIP Radiographs: An Important Part of Your Dog’s Health Assessment

Oct 25 2021

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Arthritis, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Diseases, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Hip Dysplasia, PennHIP, Radiographs

Arthritis in the hip joints is a common issue for many of our dogs as they age and particularly common in some specific breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, Great…
COVID-19 and Our Pets

Apr 21 2020

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Zoonosis & Human Health

COVID-19 is a viral disease in humans that is caused by a coronavirus call SARS-CoV-2. This novel virus is thought to have originated in an animal and jumped to humans.…
When Young Dogs Don’t Feel Right – Could it be Addison’s Disease?

Feb 22 2020

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Addison's Disease, Diagnosis, Diseases, Inappropriate Urination, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions

Poppy is a spunky lovable young Springer Spaniel dog who had a very normal puppyhood and was seen regularly for her vaccinations, her spay surgery and some visits in between…
The Sneezing Cat- The Fungus Among Us

Dec 18 2019

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Fungal Disease, Infections, Respiratory Diseases, Sneezing

December’s Pet of the Month is one of our veterinary assistant’s cats named Gus. Emily, adopted him from the humane society in March of this year. Just after adopting him,…
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…
Living Well With Multiple Health Issues

Jan 18 2019

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cushing’s Disease, Diagnosis, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Senior Dogs, Treatment

Our Pet of the Month for January is a perky 10-year-old Bichon Frise named Piggles. She is a beloved member of her family and a special patient of our hospital.…
What Should I Be Feeding My Pet? How to Make Informed Decisions.

Dec 20 2018

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diseases, food and environmental allergies, Heart Disease, Nutrition

This month we are again honoring Mariposa, our July Pet of the Month. She was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy [DCM] in July 2018 which is presumed to be associated with…