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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…
Are Food Allergies Causing Your Dog’s Ear Infections?

Dec 01 2021

Our pet of the month for November is Ginny! She is a young dog who was diagnosed with a food allergy. Ginny’s food allergy was causing repeated ear infections and…
PennHIP Radiographs: An Important Part of Your Dog’s Health Assessment

Oct 25 2021

Arthritis in the hip joints is a common issue for many of our dogs as they age and particularly common in some specific breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, Great…
Moving Overseas? Plan Ahead for International Health Certificates for Your Pet

Sep 26 2021

“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery In recent years international travel has become much more accessible and easy with technology. Don’t speak the…
Disappearing Teeth – do you know about resorptive lesions in cats?

Aug 22 2021

For August, our Pets of the Month are Luna and Mia! These two sweet kitties are sisters and share many things, including a dental condition called tooth resorption. Tooth resorption…
What Every Veterinarian Wishes You Knew – Tips for Pet Owners

Aug 01 2021

During the pandemic, there has been an upsurge in people becoming pet owners. That is fantastic and we completely understand your desire to share your life and home with a…