Medical Conditions

Constantly Coughing Cat

Jun 20 2017

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

What Do You Do When Your Cat is Constantly Coughing? Everyone who has lived with a cat knows the sound of a ‘hairball’ cough. However, did you know that cats…
Skin Lesion On Your Pet – Could It Be Ringworm?

Mar 17 2017

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

This month we are recognizing two adorable young cats that contracted ringworm. The name ‘ringworm’ is somewhat of a misnomer in that it is not a worm nor does it…
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…
You Can Use Your Fitbit™ To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

Jul 12 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Diseases, food and environmental allergies, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss, Weight Loss and Management

Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital is honoring Penny and her owner as Pet and Owner of the Month for July 2016. Their journey highlights a commitment to being healthy, a creative…
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…
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…
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…