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 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 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 Microchips, Pet of the Month, Travel, Vaccines, Zoonosis & Human Health

NEW RULES FOR DOGS WHO TRAVEL – Are You Aware?

This month we are addressing some new rules that might affect you and your dog if you are planning to travel. For local or interstate travel (excepting travel to Hawaii)...

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 Health Certificate, Microchips, Pet of the Month, Travel, Vaccines

Traveling With Your Pet Requires Preparation & Planning – Are You Ready?

How often do you think about traveling with your pet? Have you spent time working with your dog, cat, rabbit, hedgehog, or other pet companion to get them accustomed to...

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