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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…
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Sep 26 2021
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 years international travel has become much more accessible and easy with technology. Don’t speak the…
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Aug 22 2021
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 are sisters and share many things, including a dental condition called tooth resorption. Tooth resorption…
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Aug 01 2021
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 fantastic and we completely understand your desire to share your life and home with a... -
Jul 01 2021
What to do When Your Puppy Breaks a Tooth
The stars of Pet of the Month for June are Rolo and Loki. These two rambunctious chocolate Labrador puppies were born in March 5 days apart, and as puppies do, they…
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May 30 2021
PEOPLE OF THE MONTH – Our veterinary team deserves your appreciation!
This month I want to shift gears and recognize the employees that make our hospital run and are vital to the care that we provide to you our clients, and…
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May 01 2021
One in a Million: Male Calico Cats
This month we have a very special pet of the month. Manny was recently adopted and brought to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital for his check-up. The veterinarian looked at him…
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Mar 27 2021
When Cats Get Abscesses – Your Pet Doesn’t Need Dr. Pimple Popper, You Need a Veterinarian
Our Pet of the Month for March is Jet. He is a very outgoing cat that was brought in to our hospital for a swelling on his neck and feeling…
