Medical Issues

When Cats Get Abscesses – Your Pet Doesn’t Need Dr. Pimple Popper, You Need a Veterinarian

Mar 27 2021

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Bite wounds, bumps and skin masses, Cat abscess, Diagnosis, Infections, Lumps and Skin Masses, Medical Issues, Skin Wounds

Our Pet of the Month for March is Jet. He is a very outgoing cat that was brought in to our hospital for a swelling on his neck and feeling…
Love For A Dog is More Than Skin Deep

Dec 22 2020

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Allergies, Diagnosis, Ear Infections, food and environmental allergies, Itchy Skin, Medical Issues, Parasites, Pet Adoption, Skin Wounds

Do you ever have an itch that you can’t scratch? Now imagine that itch is your entire body. Calvin is an unlucky pup whose entire body was itchy. He had…
Umbilical Hernia in a Kitten

Aug 30 2020

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions

Sadie is one of the sweetest kittens you will find. When we first met her she fit inside a pocket and won everyone’s hearts. We are honoring her as our…
Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age

Jul 20 2019

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Radiographs, Senior Dogs, Surgical Conditions, Treatment, Uncategorized

Lily is a 15-year-old athletic hound mix. She has always been very fit and loves going on long hikes with her owners. As Lily has aged, she has shown very…
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.…
Pet Proofing Your Home- Sneaky Puppies

Nov 15 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Foreign Body, Foreign Body Ingestion, Medical Issues, Poisonous, Vomiting

Dipper is an adorable 5-month-old puppy. Like all puppies, he loves exploring and chewing. To keep him safe, his owners make sure that everything is kept put away out of…
GRAPES & RAISINS: People Foods Can Be Toxic To Your Dogs

Oct 19 2018

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Emergency Situations, Kidney Infections, Medical Issues, Poisonous, Toxic

Apollo is an adventurous Labrador who enjoys playing fetch, going on hikes with his owners and spending time in the outdoors. He is also equally comfortable hanging out on the…
Ear Aches- Not Always an Ear Infection

Aug 09 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Ear Infections, Foreign Body, Infections, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Treatment, Uncategorized

Stockton is a 3 year old Terrier Mix who loves running through the long grass. He also is a big fan of scratches behind his ears. One day…
Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

Jul 17 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cardiac, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Diseases, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Routine exams, Taurine, Tooth Fracture

Mariposa is a 4 year old, fun loving and outgoing lab mix. During her routine examination the veterinarian noticed that she had a painful slab fracture of her large maxillary…
Genetic Testing – What You May Not Know

May 19 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Pet Adoption, Routine exams

When Ziggy first came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital he was just 4 months old. His owner adopted this mixed breed puppy because of his outstandingly sweet personality. Like many…