Zoonosis & Human Health
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A Word About ‘Covidoptions’
Oct 24 2020
There have been many new pets adopted during COVID. You might be wondering if it is a good idea to add a new member to your family. Dr. Brandi Eskesen…
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COVID-19 and Our Pets
Apr 21 2020
COVID-19 is a viral disease in humans that is caused by a coronavirus call SARS-CoV-2. This novel virus is thought to have originated in an animal and jumped to humans.…
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Ringworm is Not a Worm
Sep 18 2018
Pluto and Luna came to visit Dr. Brandi Eskesen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when they were just two and a half weeks old! Their wonderful, kind owner took them…
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Skin Lesion On Your Pet – Could It Be Ringworm?
Mar 17 2017
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…
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What you should know about the fungal disease called “Valley Fever”
Aug 04 2014
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…
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Puppy visits are much more than just shots
Mar 04 2014
Seattle veterinarians explore the importance of new puppy veterinary visits – much more than just shots. Meet Gretchen, one of the newest additions to the Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital’s family…