Diagnosis

What to do When Your Puppy Breaks a Tooth

Jul 01 2021

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Anesthesia, Behavior, Broken Teeth, Deciduous 'baby' teeth, Dental Care, Diagnosis, Puppy issues, Routine exams, Tooth Fracture

The stars of Pet of the Month for June are Rolo and Loki. These two rambunctious chocolate Labrador puppies were born in March 5 days apart, and as puppies do, they…
When Cats Get Abscesses – Your Pet Doesn’t Need Dr. Pimple Popper, You Need a Veterinarian

Mar 27 2021

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Bite wounds, bumps and skin masses, Cat abscess, Diagnosis, Infections, Lumps and Skin Masses, Medical Issues, Skin Wounds

Our Pet of the Month for March is Jet. He is a very outgoing cat that was brought in to our hospital for a swelling on his neck and feeling…
Dental Care IS Life Saving

Feb 16 2021

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Anesthesia, Cancer, Dental Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Tumors

February is Dental Health Month and our pet of the month is a very special dog named Riley! By 3 years of age 80% of cats and dogs have periodontal…
Love For A Dog is More Than Skin Deep

Dec 22 2020

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Allergies, Diagnosis, Ear Infections, food and environmental allergies, Itchy Skin, Medical Issues, Parasites, Pet Adoption, Skin Wounds

Do you ever have an itch that you can’t scratch? Now imagine that itch is your entire body. Calvin is an unlucky pup whose entire body was itchy. He had…
Umbilical Hernia in a Kitten

Aug 30 2020

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions

Sadie is one of the sweetest kittens you will find. When we first met her she fit inside a pocket and won everyone’s hearts. We are honoring her as our…
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.…