Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Diagnosis, Inappropriate Urination, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Treatment, Urinary Issues

Urinary ‘Accidents’ Are Seldom Just Accidents

A dribble, spray, puddle, or a lake, urinary ‘accidents’ in the house can be frustrating for you and your pet. There are a whole host of reasons and underlying causes...

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 Cardiac, Diseases, food and environmental allergies, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Routine exams, Taurine

Food Related Cardiomyopathy in a Cat

This time for our Pet of the Month we are sharing the story of a special cat named Caspian and his very dedicated owner who is determined to give him...

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 Bite wounds, bumps and skin masses, Cat abscess, Infections, Lumps, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Skin Wounds

Cat Abscesses – More Than Skin Deep

Rufus, who is a very funny cat, is our first pet of the month for 2024. He loves playing with newspapers, laying on his big (dog) bed, and going on...

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...

siteadmin In Behavior, Foreign Body Ingestion, Healthy Pets, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Puppy issues

Being a Puppy Parent Can Bring Challenges

Raising a puppy brings with it a whole spectrum of joy, fun, adventure, moments spent cuddling and some moments of frustration. Our Pet of the Month for April is Charley,...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Allergies, Anesthesia, Diagnosis, Ear Hematoma, Ear Infections, food and environmental allergies, Immune Diseases, Medical Conditions, Pet of the Month, Surgical Conditions

Ear Hematomas Can Be A Challenge

Buddy is our Pet of the Month for January. He is a 125# Rhodesian Ridgeback who has been dealing with an ear hematoma that has been challenging to get resolution....

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