Blog
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Nov 11 2014
A Leg Amputation Doesn’t Have To Slow Your Pet Down
Sometimes cancer leads to the loss of a leg, yet most pets adapt well to their altered mobility and get back into living life. Our Pet of the Month for November…
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Oct 08 2014
Cat Constipation: Keeping your Kitties Regular
Our Seattle vets explain the importance of keeping your cat regular: Exploring constipation in cats The Veterinarians at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in Seattle have chosen Stella to be our…
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Sep 08 2014
Does a Sensitive Stomach Cause Your Dog to Eat Odd Things?
Our Seattle veterinarians explore why your dog may be eating odd things. Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an increasingly common condition that affects both dogs and cats. The underlying causes are…
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Aug 04 2014
What you should know about the fungal disease called “Valley Fever”
This month our Seattle veterinarians are talking about Valley Fever. Valley Fever is a fungal disease that has now been discovered in the soil of south-central Washington. Historically this disease…
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Jul 11 2014
Urine Marking Cats: A Frustrating Problem Can Be Solved
Ask the vets at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA how to solve your urine marking cat problem. Behavioral problems can be a common issue when more than one…
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Jun 11 2014
What does it mean if your dog has a Dizzy Spell?
Seattle veterinarians discuss Vestibular Syndrome in older dogs. Vestibular Syndrome is a condition commonly seen in our older patients. The symptoms can occur without warning and to pet owners it…
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May 13 2014
When can an overbite be a problem for your growing puppy? Have you ever heard of dental interlock?
Seattle veterinarian Dr. Robin E. Riedinger explores the potential dangers of an overbite for your puppy. Enzo is the Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital Pet of the Month for May. Everyone…
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Apr 08 2014
Kidney infections and Arthritis in Old dogs: Is your dog really just acting old?
“My Dog is Acting Old” – Our expert Seattle veterinarians explore kidney infections and arthritis in old dogs Osteoarthritis affects many of our older canine patients. It is a painful…
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Mar 04 2014
Puppy visits are much more than just shots
Seattle veterinarians explore the importance of new puppy veterinary visits – much more than just shots. Meet Gretchen, one of the newest additions to the Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital’s family…
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Feb 06 2014
Vomiting Is No Longer Considered Normal in Cats
Seattle veterinarians explain changes in acceptable “common” problems. MishMish, our February 2014 Pet of the Month is one lucky cat. After several years of intermittent symptoms, his owners decided to…