Care & Wellness
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Reunited After 5 Years – Microchips Make a Difference
Jan 14 2021
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…
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A Word About ‘Covidoptions’
Oct 24 2020
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…
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How a Healthy Mouth Can Change Your Pet’s Life
Sep 27 2020
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…
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Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age
Jul 20 2019
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…
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LIVING WELL WITH MULTIPLE HEALTH ISSUES
Jan 18 2019
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.…
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Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?
Jul 17 2018
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…
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Genetic Testing – What You May Not Know
May 19 2018
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…
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Changes in Breathing – Why you shouldn’t wait.
Apr 10 2018
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…
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Retained Testicles: The Importance of the Kitten Exam
Mar 15 2018
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…
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Dental Stars Inside Look!
Feb 13 2018
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…