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Jan 06 2015
Have you noticed a lump or bump on your cat or dog?
Rusty is our pet of the month for January. He is a 7 year old labradoodle who loves to carry his stuffed toy bone around with him, even while at…
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Dec 16 2014
Not all Weight Loss is good weight loss
Our final Pet of the Month this year is Peppermint Patty, a 3 year old Portuguese Water Dog who came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital over the summer for her preventive care…
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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…
