Dental Care

What Happens When Baby Teeth Go Astray?
May 30 2020
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Deciduous 'baby' teeth, Dental Care, Medical Conditions, Puppy issues, Routine exams
Max is a sweet, loving Goldendoodle puppy. He was brought to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital for his puppy vaccines and first checkup. During his oral exam it was found that…
Elvis: The Case of the Missing Teeth
Jan 22 2020
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Dental Care, Uncategorized, Unerupted adult teeth
Puppies’ adult teeth start erupting at 3 months of age and are completely erupted by 6 months. Occasionally, this process can go wrong. This is why, it is extremely important…
Dental Care Starts at an Early Age
Nov 06 2019
Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Dental Care, Dental Disease, Retained baby teeth, Uncategorized
Lili is a sweet Havanese mix puppy who came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital soon after her family adopted her at 10 months old. She had received minimal veterinary care…
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…
Why Oral Exams Under Anesthesia Matter
May 25 2019
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Anesthesia, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Radiographs, Tooth Fracture
Spike is our pet of the month for May. He is a 7 year old Chihuahua mix. He is a very sweet boy and very cooperative for his exams at…
Dogs and Cats Can Easily Hide Their Illness
Feb 10 2019
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Dental Care, Diseases, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Kidney Disease, Laboratory Testing
This month we are bringing attention to a common issue we see in veterinary medicine. Pets can hide their illness, even when they are very sick. When that happens to…
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…
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,…
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…