Blog
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Sep 19 2016
Pancreatitis in Cats Can Lead to Diabetes Mellitus
Caspian is a 15 year old male Tonkinese cat who has been a long time patient of Drs. Eskesen and Riedinger. Caspian has been a very interesting kitty and Hawthorne…
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Aug 18 2016
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia – When Your Body Attacks Normal Platelets
Phillip is our Pet of the Month for August. Just before his 13th birthday last December, Phillip was seen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital after his owner noticed a small…
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Jul 12 2016
You Can Use Your Fitbit™ To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital is honoring Penny and her owner as Pet and Owner of the Month for July 2016. Their journey highlights a commitment to being healthy, a creative…
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Jun 08 2016
Help Your Anxious Dogs Relax for Veterinary Visits
Wrigley is an Australian Shepherd mix who had a rough start in life. He was a feral puppy from Oregon and was transferred to a Seattle area rescue group before…
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May 09 2016
Routine Exams Can Uncover Serious Diseases Before Your Pet Feels Sick
Gracie is a peppy 9-year-old Dandie Dinmont terrier who has been seen regularly by the doctors at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. She was adopted by her owner through a rescue…
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Apr 11 2016
Dog Ear Infections: Sedation Can Help A Painful Problem
A dog’s normal ear is like a funnel – wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with an ‘L’ bend as the canal nears the ear drum. The…
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Mar 07 2016
Arthritis In Cats – Treatment Can Alleviate Pain
Most of us are quite familiar with the effects of arthritis and know that it commonly affects both people and dogs. Did you know that cats can also experience sore…
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Feb 09 2016
Dog and Cat Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is a fairly common finding on a pet’s physical exam. Murmurs can be heard for the first time at birth or start later on in life. They…
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Jan 08 2016
Dogs eating things they should not – Dangerous Overindulgences!
We all overindulge during the holiday season but it can be much more scary and dangerous when your pet participates. Many of our patients have had to be treated for…
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Dec 10 2015
Cushing’s Disease and Treatment
Complicated medical cases are something that Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital doctors enjoy and we are skilled at helping you navigate the best approach for your pet. Gabby is a happy…