Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Diagnosis, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Kittens, Lumps, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Surgical Conditions

Umbilical Hernias – Your Pet’s Outie Belly Button Isn’t Normal

Our pet of the month for the month of September is Sylvie. She is almost 1.5 years old and her Owners adopted her in May from a local shelter. Sylvie...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Behavior, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Eye Disease, Fluorescein Stain, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Routine exams

Is Your Dog’s Anxiety Holding Them Back

Luna first visited Dr. Eskesen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in May of 2023. She is a 2 ½ year old Australian Shepherd. She came for a wellness exam but her...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Dental Care, Dental Disease, Lumps and Skin Masses, Pet of the Month, Radiographs

FACIAL SWELLINGS – Getting to the Root of the Problem

Our pet of the month for the month of July 2023 is Bailey. She is an 8-year-old active Australian shepherd. We received a phone call from Bailey’s owner that they...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Dental Care, Pet of the Month

Pearly Whites Are the Best Accessory

Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital was lucky to have Dina grace us with her presence starting in June of 2022. She is a beautiful 8 year old Russian Blue who was...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Anal Gland, Cancer, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Pet of the Month, Routine exams

Can Anal Glands Be More Than A Pain In The Butt?

Wally is the sweetest 13 year old terrier mix breed dog. The doctors at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital have been lucky enough to have him as a patient since 2018. ...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In In Memory

ORION

Thank you for all the care you gave Orion over the years. He always enjoyed visiting you.

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In In Memory

TORRI

Oh Torri. Saying goodbye to you has left my heart in pieces. Voids are everywhere…. In my head, in my heart and in our home. One of the best decisions...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Coughing, Harsh Breathing, Respiratory Diseases

Oral Exams Are Important When Breathing Sounds Harsh

Sandy is a 5 year old black lab and redbone hound mix. Her owners adopted Sandy when she was 18 months old through a friend’s daughter. She was studying anthrozoology at Carroll…

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Allergies, Anesthesia, Diagnosis, Ear Hematoma, Ear Infections, food and environmental allergies, Immune Diseases, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Surgical Conditions

Ear Hematomas Can Be A Challenge

Buddy is our Pet of the Month for January. He is a 125# Rhodesian Ridgeback who has been dealing with an ear hematoma that has been challenging to get resolution....

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Cardiac, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Diseases, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Routine exams, Taurine, Tooth Fracture

Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs? Updates Feb 2023

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...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA