Blog
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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…
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Nov 15 2018
Pet ProofingYour Home- Sneaky Puppies
Dipper is an adorable 5-month-old puppy. Like all puppies, he loves exploring and chewing. To keep him safe, his owners make sure that everything is kept put away out of…
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Oct 19 2018
GRAPES & RAISINS: People Foods Can Be Toxic To Your Dogs
Apollo is an adventurous Labrador who enjoys playing fetch, going on hikes with his owners and spending time in the outdoors. He is also equally comfortable hanging out on the…
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Sep 18 2018
Ringworm is Not a Worm
Pluto and Luna came to visit Dr. Brandi Eskesen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when they were just two and a half weeks old! Their wonderful, kind owner took them…
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Aug 09 2018
Ear Aches- Not Always an Ear Infection
Stockton is a 3 year old Terrier Mix who loves running through the long grass. He also is a big fan of scratches behind his ears. One day…
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Jul 17 2018
Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs? Updates Feb 2023
Mariposa is a 4 year old, fun loving and outgoing lab mix. During her routine examination the veterinarian noticed that she had a painful slab fracture of her large maxillary... -
Jun 19 2018
HEARTWORM DISEASE: Could Your Adopted Dog Be Harboring Heartworms?
One of the benefits of living in the Pacific Northwest is that we don’t have some of the most serious diseases and parasites that plague pets in other parts of…