Foreign Body

Is it a burr, or a nodule? What’s hiding underneath that scab?

Jun 28 2022

Ravneet Kaur, DVM | Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Infections, Laboratory Testing, Lumps and Skin Masses, Skin Wounds, Tumors

Zilphie is our pet of the month for June. She is a young Bernese Mountain Dog mix who loves to go to the park. We received a call from Zilphie’s…
Could A Foreign Body Be Causing That Wound?

Jul 30 2020

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Allergies, Foreign Body, Infections, Itchy Skin, Lumps and Skin Masses, Skin Wounds, Treatment

Our Pet of the Month for July is a special cat named Rey. She is a lovely 5-year-old Torbie with a history of inhalant allergies affecting her skin. She gets…
Pet ProofingYour Home- Sneaky Puppies

Nov 15 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Foreign Body, Foreign Body Ingestion, Medical Issues, Poisonous, Vomiting

Dipper is an adorable 5-month-old puppy. Like all puppies, he loves exploring and chewing. To keep him safe, his owners make sure that everything is kept put away out of…
Ear Aches- Not Always an Ear Infection

Aug 09 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Ear Infections, Foreign Body, Infections, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Treatment, Uncategorized

Stockton is a 3 year old Terrier Mix who loves running through the long grass. He also is a big fan of scratches behind his ears. One day…
When Your Pet Makes Ribbon Into a Holiday Treat.

Jan 13 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Foreign Body, Vomiting

Marcus is a young, adventurous cat. He loves to play, particularly with ribbons. During the holidays he loved “helping” wrap gifts. This was fun until Marcus decided to make the…
When Grass Goes to Seed – Beware of Grass Awns

Sep 20 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Foreign Body, Infections, Lumps and Skin Masses

Henry is a handsome 9 year old Standard Schnauzer with lots of coarse, silver fur. He is our Pet of the Month for September. In August, he was seen at…
Dogs eating things they should not – Dangerous Overindulgences!

Jan 08 2016

Brandi Eskesen, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Emergency Situations, Foreign Body, Poisonous, Toxic

We all overindulge during the holiday season but it can be much more scary and dangerous when your pet participates. Many of our patients have had to be treated for…
I think my pet has something stuck in his throat.

Oct 12 2015

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cat Friendly, Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Treatment

“I think my pet has something stuck in his throat”. It’s a phone call that we get fairly often at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. And it’s something every Seattle pet…
What can be hiding in your pet’s ears?

Feb 02 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Ear Infections, Foreign Body, Medical Issues, Treatment

Our Pet of the Month for February is a 3 year old retriever dog. Like most retriever dogs, Lula is no stranger to the occasional ear infection. However, last summer,…
Does a Sensitive Stomach Cause Your Dog to Eat Odd Things?

Sep 08 2014

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Foreign Body, Medical Conditions, Treatment, Vomiting

Our Seattle veterinarians explore why your dog may be eating odd things. Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an increasingly common condition that affects both dogs and cats. The underlying causes are…