Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Diagnosis, Diseases, Immune Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Routine exams

Routine Blood Tests Can Reveal Hidden Diseases

Our pet of the Month for October is Daisy, an 11-year-old black lab that loves to watch TV and visit the beach with her family. Daisy first came to Hawthorne...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Allergies, Diagnosis, food and environmental allergies, Itchy Skin, Parasites, Pet of the Month, Skin Disease, Treatment

Itch Scratch, Itch Scratch – Why is my cat itchy?

Our pet of the month for the month of September is Carrot. Last fall we got a call from Carrot’s owner saying Carrot has a wound on his right shoulder...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Diagnosis, Lameness, Pet of the Month, Radiographs, Surgical Conditions, Treatment

Radiographs Are Essential When a Puppy is Limping

Toby is a 9.7# miniature poodle puppy with a sweet disposition. As is the case with most puppies, he has been learning new skills and recently learned how to jump...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Diagnosis, Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Pet of the Month, Radiographs, Routine exams, Treatment

EXCESS CALCIUM IN THE BLOOD – WHAT’S NEXT?

Hypercalcemia Headache- how to solve this puzzle? Our Pet of the Month for May is little different from the ones we have done previously as we are sharing two different...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Behavior, Broken Tail, Diagnosis, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Neurological Condition, Pet of the Month, Radiographs, Seizures

Epilepsy, REM Sleep Disorder, FARS – not all seizures are the same

This month we are profiling a lovely white 3yr old cat by the name of Charlotte. Just about a year ago she started having some odd behaviors that happened while...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Cardiac, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Pet of the Month, Respiratory Diseases, Taurine, Treatment

When a Routine Exam Uncovers a Major Heart Problem

Claire’s family noticed that she had developed a small growth along the right lower eyelid and brought her in for an evaluation. During the physical examination, Dr. Ravneet Kaur heard...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In bumps and skin masses, Cancer, Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Skin Disease, Tumors

Skin Bumps and Nodules – Should You Worry?

Often, we see our dog and cat patients for one issue, and during our physical exam, we uncover other potential problems. Some health changes are more easily noticed by you...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Diagnosis, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Kittens, Lumps, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Surgical Conditions

Umbilical Hernias – Your Pet’s Outie Belly Button Isn’t Normal

Our pet of the month for the month of September is Sylvie. She is almost 1.5 years old and her Owners adopted her in May from a local shelter. Sylvie...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Behavior, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Eye Disease, Fluorescein Stain, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Routine exams

Is Your Dog’s Anxiety Holding Them Back

Luna first visited Dr. Eskesen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital in May of 2023. She is a 2 ½ year old Australian Shepherd. She came for a wellness exam but her...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Anal Gland, Cancer, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Pet of the Month, Routine exams

Can Anal Glands Be More Than A Pain In The Butt?

Wally is the sweetest 13 year old terrier mix breed dog. The doctors at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital have been lucky enough to have him as a patient since 2018. ...

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