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What can be hiding in your pet’s ears?

Feb 02 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Ear Infections, Foreign Body, Medical Issues, Treatment

Our Pet of the Month for February is a 3 year old retriever dog. Like most retriever dogs, Lula is no stranger to the occasional ear infection. However, last summer,…
Have you noticed a lump or bump on your cat or dog?

Jan 06 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Medical Issues, Treatment, Tumors

Rusty is our pet of the month for January. He is a 7 year old labradoodle who loves to carry his stuffed toy bone around with him, even while at…
Cat Constipation: Keeping your Kitties Regular

Oct 08 2014

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cat Constipation, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Treatment

Our Seattle vets explain the importance of keeping your cat regular: Exploring constipation in cats The Veterinarians at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in Seattle have chosen Stella to be our…
Does a Sensitive Stomach Cause Your Dog to Eat Odd Things?

Sep 08 2014

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Medical Conditions, Treatment, Vomiting

Our Seattle veterinarians explore why your dog may be eating odd things. Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an increasingly common condition that affects both dogs and cats. The underlying causes are…
What you should know about the fungal disease called “Valley Fever”

Aug 04 2014

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

This month our Seattle veterinarians are talking about Valley Fever. Valley Fever is a fungal disease that has now been discovered in the soil of south-central Washington. Historically this disease…
What does it mean if your dog has a Dizzy Spell?

Jun 11 2014

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

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…
When can an overbite be a problem for your growing puppy? Have you ever heard of dental interlock?

May 13 2014

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Dental Disease, Surgical Conditions, Treatment

Seattle veterinarian Dr. Robin E. Riedinger explores the potential dangers of an overbite for your puppy. Enzo is the Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital Pet of the Month for May. Everyone…
Kidney infections and Arthritis in Old dogs: Is your dog really just acting old?

Apr 08 2014

William G. Riley, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Arthritis, Behavior, Diagnosis, Kidney Infections, Medical Conditions, Senior Dogs, Treatment

“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…
Vomiting Is No Longer Considered Normal in Cats

Feb 06 2014

William G. Riley, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Medical Conditions, Treatment, Vomiting

Seattle veterinarians explain changes in acceptable “common” problems. MishMish, our February 2014 Pet of the Month is one lucky cat. After several years of intermittent symptoms, his owners decided to…
Liver Disease Can Happen Slowly Without Your Pet Complaining At All.

Dec 06 2013

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

Exams Twice a Year Enables Our Seattle Veterinarians to See These Subtle Changes in Your Pet. Hawthorne Hills’ Seattle veterinarians enjoy building relationships with our clients and with the pets…