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Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia – When Your Body Attacks Normal Platelets

Aug 18 2016

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…
You Can Use Your Fitbit™ To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

Jul 12 2016

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…
Help Your Anxious Dogs Relax for Veterinary Visits

Jun 08 2016

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…
Routine Exams Can Uncover Serious Diseases Before Your Pet Feels Sick

May 09 2016

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…
Dog Ear Infections: Sedation Can Help A Painful Problem

Apr 11 2016

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…
Arthritis In Cats – Treatment Can Alleviate Pain

Mar 07 2016

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…
Dog and Cat Heart Murmurs

Feb 09 2016

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…
Dogs eating things they should not – Dangerous Overindulgences!

Jan 08 2016

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…
Cushing’s Disease and Treatment

Dec 10 2015

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…
Cat Peeing Outside the Litterbox and Bladder Stones

Nov 03 2015

Examining a cat with inappropriate urination Dr. Wedde looked at her appointment schedule. Her next appointment was Nana, a 3 year old, female black cat. Nana had been using the…