Pet of the month

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Broken Teeth Break Our Hearts

Our pet of the month for April is Clover! Clover is a Goldendoodle that loves…

Daryna SaliiApril 30, 2022

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Some Skin Lesions Are More Than Skin Deep

Many active dogs end up with a variety of skin abrasions, scratches, bumps, or wounds…

Daryna SaliiMarch 31, 2022

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Surprise Kittens!

A long-time client of Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital brought Pippa and Bear to us in…

Daryna SaliiFebruary 28, 2022

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BABY CANINE TEETH – What Happens When They Stay Too Long, or Point in the Wrong Direction?

Tooth development in dogs and cats is similar to that in people. The baby, or…

Daryna SaliiJanuary 30, 2022

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EXTRA WEIGHT and HYPOTHYROIDISM CAN SLOW YOUR SENIOR DOG DOWN – Both Are Treatable

Adam is one of the friendliest, cuddliest chocolate Labrador Retrievers you can meet. He has…

Daryna SaliiDecember 29, 2021

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Are Food Allergies Causing Your Dog’s Ear Infections?

Our pet of the month for November is Ginny! She is a young dog who…

Daryna SaliiDecember 1, 2021

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PennHIP Radiographs: An Important Part of Your Dog’s Health Assessment

Arthritis in the hip joints is a common issue for many of our dogs as…

Daryna SaliiOctober 25, 2021

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Moving Overseas? Plan Ahead for International Health Certificates for Your Pet

“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery In recent…

Daryna SaliiSeptember 26, 2021

AnesthesiaCare & WellnessDental CareDental DiseaseHow to be a good pet ownerMedical ConditionsRadiographsRoutine examsTooth ResorptionTreatment

Disappearing Teeth – do you know about resorptive lesions in cats?

For August, our Pets of the Month are Luna and Mia! These two sweet kitties…

Daryna SaliiAugust 22, 2021

BehaviorCare & WellnessCat FriendlyDental CareHealthy PetsHow to be a good pet ownerKittensNail TrimsPet OwnershipPuppy issuesRoutine examsSocializationTravel

What Every Veterinarian Wishes You Knew – Tips for Pet Owners

During the pandemic, there has been an upsurge in people becoming pet owners. That is…

Daryna SaliiAugust 1, 2021