Treatment

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…
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…
I think my pet has something stuck in his throat.

Oct 12 2015

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cat Friendly, Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Treatment

“I think my pet has something stuck in his throat”. It’s a phone call that we get fairly often at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. And it’s something every Seattle pet…
Ear Hematoma – The Cat With A Swollen Ear.

Sep 11 2015

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Ear Hematoma, Medical Issues, Treatment

The Cat With A Swollen Ear Mu is a beautiful and sweet smoky colored 7 year old girl kitty who came to see Dr. Brandi Eskesen and Hawthorne Hills Veterinary…
Dog Itching – How To Stop The Itch!

Aug 05 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | food and environmental allergies, Infections, Itchy Skin, Medical Conditions, Treatment

Our Seattle Veterinarian tells a story about Dog Itching and How To Stop The Itch! Our August Pet of the Month is a sweet 8 year old, female, German Shepherd…
Dogs and Cats can get liver disease

Jul 01 2015

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Copper Hepatopathy, Diagnosis, Diseases, Liver Disease, Medical Conditions, Treatment

Copper Hepatopathy: an unusual diagnosis especially in a “healthy” dog. At Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital there is a reason we require pre-anesthetic examinations and laboratory testing. We understand there are…
Does your cat show stress by boycotting food? Fatty Liver Disease & Feeding Tubes Are Examined.

May 01 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Liver Disease, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Treatment, Vomiting, Weight Loss

The holidays can be stressful for cats for many reasons: house guests coming and going, furniture rearrangements, and owners leaving for days at a time. Many cats show their distress by…
High Blood Pressure Can Affect Pets and People Alike

Mar 09 2015

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

This month we are bringing attention to the issue of high blood pressure (the medical term is hypertension) which can affect pets and well as people. This disease can be…