Care & Wellness

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…
Genetic Testing – What You May Not Know
May 19 2018
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Pet Adoption, Routine exams
When Ziggy first came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital he was just 4 months old. His owner adopted this mixed breed puppy because of his outstandingly sweet personality. Like many…
Changes in Breathing – Why you shouldn’t wait.
Apr 10 2018
Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Infections, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Senior Dogs, Treatment, Uncategorized, Vomiting
Willie is a very handsome and sweet 10 year old male pug. He came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital on a Saturday in February because he had been throwing up…
Retained Testicles: The Importance of the Kitten Exam
Mar 15 2018
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Reproduction, Surgical Conditions
Neru is a 1 year old, male munchkin cat. He is very loving and loves playing. During his exam, the veterinarian noticed that Neru only had one testicle. It is…
Dental Stars Inside Look!
Feb 13 2018
ashtonstevens | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Tooth Fracture
In appreciation of Dental Heath Month we want to celebrate with our clients and their pets! This is an inside look for the dental procedures featured in our Dental Stars…
Why Examinations Matter – Could You Be Missing Dental Disease in Your Pet?
Feb 07 2018
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Infections, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Uncategorized
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Most people recognize the benefits of a healthy mouth for themselves and follow regular preventive care such as: brushing your teeth after eating,…
When Your Pet Makes Ribbon Into a Holiday Treat.
Jan 13 2018
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Foreign Body, Vomiting
Marcus is a young, adventurous cat. He loves to play, particularly with ribbons. During the holidays he loved “helping” wrap gifts. This was fun until Marcus decided to make the…
The Role Dental X-rays Can Play Into Your Pet’s Health.
Dec 19 2017
ashtonstevens | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Tooth Fracture
Gracie is a sweet and loving dog that was adopted about one year ago. She is a Maltese/Terrier mix that has been a joyful addition to her family. At Hawthorne…