Care & Wellness

PennHIP Radiographs: An Important Part of Your Dog’s Health Assessment

Oct 25 2021

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Arthritis, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Diseases, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Hip Dysplasia, PennHIP, Radiographs

Arthritis in the hip joints is a common issue for many of our dogs as they age and particularly common in some specific breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, Great…
Disappearing Teeth – do you know about resorptive lesions in cats?

Aug 22 2021

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Anesthesia, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, How to be a good pet owner, Medical Conditions, Radiographs, Routine exams, Tooth Resorption, Treatment

For August, our Pets of the Month are Luna and Mia! These two sweet kitties are sisters and share many things, including a dental condition called tooth resorption. Tooth resorption…
What Every Veterinarian Wishes You Knew – Tips for Pet Owners

Aug 01 2021

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Dental Care, Healthy Pets, How to be a good pet owner, Kittens, Nail Trims, Pet Ownership, Puppy issues, Routine exams, Socialization, Travel

During the pandemic, there has been an upsurge in people becoming pet owners. That is fantastic and we completely understand your desire to share your life and home with a…
PEOPLE OF THE MONTH – Our veterinary team deserves your appreciation!

May 30 2021

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Employees, Healthy Pets, How to be a good pet owner, Laboratory Testing, Pet Adoption, Pet Ownership, Routine exams, Socialization

This month I want to shift gears and recognize the employees that make our hospital run and are vital to the care that we provide to you our clients, and…
Reunited After 5 Years – Microchips Make a Difference

Jan 14 2021

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Healthy Pets, Microchips, Pet Adoption, Routine exams, Travel

Our January Pet of the Month celebrates Topaz, an orange tabby cat who was recently reunited with his family because he was microchipped. Whenever we hear about lost pets being…
A Word About ‘Covidoptions’

Oct 24 2020

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, COVID-19, Healthy Pets, Kittens, Parasites, Pet Adoption, Pet Adoptions, Socialization, Zoonosis & Human Health

There have been many new pets adopted during COVID. You might be wondering if it is a good idea to add a new member to your family. Dr. Brandi Eskesen…
How a Healthy Mouth Can Change Your Pet’s Life

Sep 27 2020

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Infections, Radiographs, Routine exams

Most all of you pet owners know that taking care of your pet’s teeth can make a difference. Just like in people, a healthy mouth requires regular home care, and…
Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age

Jul 20 2019

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Radiographs, Senior Dogs, Surgical Conditions, Treatment, Uncategorized

Lily is a 15-year-old athletic hound mix. She has always been very fit and loves going on long hikes with her owners. As Lily has aged, she has shown very…
LIVING WELL WITH MULTIPLE HEALTH ISSUES

Jan 18 2019

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cushing’s Disease, Diagnosis, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Senior Dogs, Treatment

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.…
Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

Jul 17 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cardiac, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Diseases, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Routine exams, Taurine, Tooth Fracture

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…