Blog
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Feb 22 2020
When Young Dogs Don’t Feel Right – Could it be Addison’s Disease?
Poppy is a spunky lovable young Springer Spaniel dog who had a very normal puppyhood and was seen regularly for her vaccinations, her spay surgery and some visits in between…
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Jan 22 2020
Elvis: The Case of the Missing Teeth
Puppies’ adult teeth start erupting at 3 months of age and are completely erupted by 6 months. Occasionally, this process can go wrong. This is why, it is extremely important…
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Dec 18 2019
The Sneezing Cat- The Fungus Among Us
December’s Pet of the Month is one of our veterinary assistant’s cats named Gus. Emily, adopted him from the humane society in March of this year. Just after adopting him,…
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Nov 06 2019
Dental Care Starts at an Early Age
Lili is a sweet Havanese mix puppy who came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital soon after her family adopted her at 10 months old. She had received minimal veterinary care…
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Oct 19 2019
Update on Diet Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy
We originally wrote about Diet Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy back in July 2018 featuring Mariposa. Mariposa is a dog who was diagnosed with this disease following an episode when her heart…
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Sep 16 2019
Sweet But Deadly – Chocolate
Huckleberry is a young pup that had had a busy day of sniffing, playing and cuddling. He was feeling tired and needed a pick me up. His nose led him…
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Aug 18 2019
Routine Care Helps Your Pet Live Longer
Ravenhurst is an 18 year old Pug who first came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in 2014 for a regular wellness visit. She transferred care to our hospital because her…
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Jul 20 2019
Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age
Lily is a 15-year-old athletic hound mix. She has always been very fit and loves going on long hikes with her owners. As Lily has aged, she has shown very…
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Jun 20 2019
Do You Know If Your Dog Is At Risk For Hip Dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia (CHD) is a debilitating and painful condition that affects the hips of millions of dogs (and some cats!). Genetics plays a role, as do factors such as breed,…
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May 25 2019
Why Oral Exams Under Anesthesia Matter
Spike is our pet of the month for May. He is a 7 year old Chihuahua mix. He is a very sweet boy and very cooperative for his exams at…
