Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Cat Bladder Stones, Diagnosis, Inappropriate Urination, Laboratory Testing, Nutrition, Pet of the Month, Radiographs, Surgical Conditions, Urinary Issues

CYSTITIS TO BLADDER STONES – URINARY ISSUES IN CATS

Urinary issues are a common concern for those who own cats, whether it is related to simple litter box management or a medical problem that needs to be managed. Caline...

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA In Dental Care, Dental Disease, Pet of the Month, Radiographs, Routine exams, Tooth Resorption

Radiographs Can Tell a Lot About the Health of a Pet’s Teeth

Dental care in dogs and cats is an important aspect of keeping them healthy. Home care is beneficial, whether toothbrushing, using VOHC approved dental wipes, adding dental hygiene products to...

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 Dental Care, Dental Disease, Lumps and Skin Masses, Pet of the Month, Radiographs

FACIAL SWELLINGS – Getting to the Root of the Problem

Our pet of the month for the month of July 2023 is Bailey. She is an 8-year-old active Australian shepherd. We received a phone call from Bailey’s owner that they...

siteadmin In Diagnosis, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Medical Conditions, PennHIP, Pet of the Month, Radiographs, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions

Young Dogs With Painful Hips – Could It Be Hip Dysplasia?

Clover is a one-year-old Bernese Mountain dog. Her owners decided to get her on a whim last year and she has been an important part of the family since. She’s...

siteadmin In Behavior, Emergency Situations, Foreign Body, Foreign Body Ingestion, Pet Ownership, Radiographs

Dogs Eat The Darndest Things

Our Pet of the Month for November is Delicious. She is a lovely young Bernese Mountain Dog who loves tennis balls. As many other dogs have done, she has chewed…

Daryna Salii In Anesthesia, Broken Teeth, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Diagnosis, Healthy Pets, Radiographs, Tooth Fracture

Broken Teeth Break Our Hearts

Our pet of the month for April is Clover! Clover is a Goldendoodle that loves dressing up, treats and chewies. Unfortunately, one of these caused her veterinarian to recommend surgery….

Daryna Salii In Arthritis, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Diseases, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Hip Dysplasia, PennHIP, Radiographs

PennHIP Radiographs: An Important Part of Your Dog’s Health Assessment

Arthritis in the hip joints is a common issue for many of our dogs as they age and particularly common in some specific breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, Great…

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