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Jul 31 2022
New Injectable Treatment for Mast Cell Tumors – Gives Older Dogs Options
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…
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Jun 28 2022
Is it a burr, or a nodule? What’s hiding underneath that scab?
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…
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May 30 2022
When You Can’t Scratch That Itch: Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs
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…
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Apr 30 2022
Broken Teeth Break Our Hearts
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….
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Mar 31 2022
Some Skin Lesions Are More Than Skin Deep
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,…
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Feb 28 2022
Surprise Kittens!
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…
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Jan 30 2022
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 deciduous teeth, come in first, and the adult tooth then develops below the gum. If... -
Dec 29 2021
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 been coming to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital since 2009. He isn’t your typical high energy…
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Dec 01 2021
Are Food Allergies Causing Your Dog’s Ear Infections?
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…
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Oct 25 2021
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 they age and particularly common in some specific breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, Great…
