Senior Dogs
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Celebrating Dogs – International Dog Day August 26, 2022
Aug 28 2022
This month, instead of one Pet of the Month, in honor of International Dog Day, August 26, 2022, we are recognizing all of the amazing dogs who share their lives…
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Extra Weight and Hypothyroidism Can Slow Your Senior Dog Down – Both Are Treatable
Dec 29 2021
Adam is one of the friendliest, cuddliest chocolate Labrador Retrievers you can meet. He has been coming to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital since 2009. He isn’t your typical high energy…
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Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Slow Your Older Dog Down
Jun 29 2020
Our pet of the month for June is Tut. Tut has always been a high energy dog that plays hard. As he aged, his owners noticed that he seemed sore…
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Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age
Jul 20 2019
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…
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Living Well With Multiple Health Issues
Jan 18 2019
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.…
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Changes in Breathing – Why you shouldn’t wait.
Apr 10 2018
Willie is a very handsome and sweet 10 year old male pug. He came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital on a Saturday in February because he had been throwing up…
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What does it mean if your dog has a Dizzy Spell?
Jun 11 2014
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…
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Kidney infections and Arthritis in Old dogs: Is your dog really just acting old?
Apr 08 2014
“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…