February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Most people recognize the benefits of a healthy mouth for themselves and follow regular preventive care such as: brushing your teeth after eating,…
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Gracie is a sweet and loving dog that was adopted about one year ago. She is a Maltese/Terrier mix that has been a joyful addition to her family. At Hawthorne…
What Do You Do When Your Cat is Constantly Coughing? Everyone who has lived with a cat knows the sound of a ‘hairball’ cough. However, did you know that cats…
This month we are recognizing two adorable young cats that contracted ringworm. The name ‘ringworm’ is somewhat of a misnomer in that it is not a worm nor does it…
Caspian is a 15 year old male Tonkinese cat who has been a long time patient of Drs. Eskesen and Riedinger. Caspian has been a very interesting kitty and Hawthorne…
Phillip is our Pet of the Month for August. Just before his 13th birthday last December, Phillip was seen at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital after his owner noticed a small…
Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital is honoring Penny and her owner as Pet and Owner of the Month for July 2016. Their journey highlights a commitment to being healthy, a creative…
A dog’s normal ear is like a funnel – wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with an ‘L’ bend as the canal nears the ear drum. The…
Most of us are quite familiar with the effects of arthritis and know that it commonly affects both people and dogs. Did you know that cats can also experience sore…
A heart murmur is a fairly common finding on a pet’s physical exam. Murmurs can be heard for the first time at birth or start later on in life. They…
