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A Refresher on the Benefits of Feline FeLV and FIV Virus Testing

Sep 30 2022

Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus are illnesses that have been around a long time but some of the thinking around them has changed. Feline Leukemia used to be…
Celebrating Dogs – International Dog Day August 26, 2022

Aug 28 2022

This month, instead of one Pet of the Month, in honor of International Dog Day, August 26, 2022, we are recognizing all of the amazing dogs who share their lives…
New Injectable Treatment for Mast Cell Tumors – Gives Older Dogs Options

Jul 31 2022

Mast Cell Tumors are one of the most common skin tumors we find in dogs. They are more common in older dogs, but any age dog could develop a mast…
Is it a burr, or a nodule? What’s hiding underneath that scab?

Jun 28 2022

Zilphie is our pet of the month for June. She is a young Bernese Mountain Dog mix who loves to go to the park. We received a call from Zilphie’s…
When You Can’t Scratch That Itch: Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs

May 30 2022

Our pet of the month for May is the handsome Murphy! Murphy is a 13-year-old Labrador who was brought into Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital for a skin rash. Skin rashes…
Broken Teeth Break Our Hearts

Apr 30 2022

Our pet of the month for April is Clover! Clover is a Goldendoodle that loves dressing up, treats and chewies. Unfortunately, one of these caused her veterinarian to recommend surgery.…
Some Skin Lesions Are More Than Skin Deep

Mar 31 2022

Many active dogs end up with a variety of skin abrasions, scratches, bumps, or wounds over the course of their lives. Sometimes these occur from normal rough and tumble play,…
Surprise Kittens!

Feb 28 2022

A long-time client of Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital brought Pippa and Bear to us in mid February. Dr. Brandi Eskesen was ready to give the sweet 8 month old littermates…
BABY CANINE TEETH – What Happens When They Stay Too Long, or Point in the Wrong Direction?

Jan 30 2022

Tooth development in dogs and cats is similar to that in people. The baby, or deciduous teeth, come in first, and the adult tooth then develops below the gum. If…
EXTRA WEIGHT and HYPOTHYROIDISM CAN SLOW YOUR SENIOR DOG DOWN – Both Are Treatable

Dec 29 2021

Adam is one of the friendliest, cuddliest chocolate Labrador Retrievers you can meet. He has been coming to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital since 2009. He isn’t your typical high energy…