Diagnosis

COVID-19 and Our Pets
Apr 21 2020
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Zoonosis & Human Health
COVID-19 is a viral disease in humans that is caused by a coronavirus call SARS-CoV-2. This novel virus is thought to have originated in an animal and jumped to humans.…
When Young Dogs Don’t Feel Right – Could it be Addison’s Disease?
Feb 22 2020
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Addison's Disease, Diagnosis, Diseases, Inappropriate Urination, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions
Poppy is a spunky lovable young Springer Spaniel dog who had a very normal puppyhood and was seen regularly for her vaccinations, her spay surgery and some visits in between…
The Sneezing Cat- The Fungus Among Us
Dec 18 2019
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Diseases, Fungal Disease, Infections, Respiratory Diseases, Sneezing
December’s Pet of the Month is one of our veterinary assistant’s cats named Gus. Emily, adopted him from the humane society in March of this year. Just after adopting him,…
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.…
Scared Pets Need Veterinary Care Too!
Oct 17 2017
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Tumors
Bentley is a 6 year old Border Collie Mix that has never really liked going to see the veterinarian. As he grew older, his anxiety about coming to the veterinary…
Don’t Ignore That Lump – It Could be Breast Cancer
Aug 14 2017
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions
Many dogs and cats develop various lumps and bumps as they age. Some of these are insignificant and small, like skin tags, but others can become irregular large growths that…
What’s That Black Spot on My Pet’s Skin?
Apr 17 2017
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Surgical Conditions
The skin is an amazing part of the body. It is the first line of defense against infection and contains a number of specialized cells that produce hair, form the…
Is Your Dog Scratching Endlessly? Environmental Allergies can be Aggravating!
Feb 11 2017
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Ear Infections, food and environmental allergies, Infections, Itchy Skin, Treatment
Scratching, chewing, rubbing, odor, fur loss, red sores, crusts. Does this sound like your dog? Allergies are extremely common in our Seattle area and can be a frustrating and challenging…
Swollen Toe – Ingrown Nail or Something More Serious?
Oct 19 2016
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Surgical Conditions, Toe Amputation, Tumors
Nina is one lucky kitty! Her alert owner brought her to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when she noticed a toe that looked abnormal. Nina’s 5th toe on her right front…