Blog
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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…
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Apr 26 2019
Anal Glands: Boot, Scoot and Boogie!
Meet Ali, she is a sweet little Chihuahua Mix and our pet of the month for May! Ali was brought into Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital because a red swelling was…
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Mar 17 2019
I’ve Got My Eye On You: Feline Entropion
Patsy is our Pet of the Month for March. She is an 18-year-old cat whose owners noticed that she had discharge from her eye and was squinting her eye. They…
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Feb 10 2019
Dogs and Cats Can Easily Hide Their Illness
This month we are bringing attention to a common issue we see in veterinary medicine. Pets can hide their illness, even when they are very sick. When that happens to…
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Jan 18 2019
LIVING WELL WITH MULTIPLE HEALTH ISSUES
Our Pet of the Month for January is a perky 10-year-old Bichon Frise named Piggles. She is a beloved member of her family and a special patient of our hospital….
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Dec 20 2018
What Should I Be Feeding My Pet? How to Make Informed Decisions.
This month we are again honoring Mariposa, our July Pet of the Month. She was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy [DCM] in July 2018 which is presumed to be associated with…
