Routine exams

What Happens When Baby Teeth Go Astray?
May 30 2020
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Deciduous 'baby' teeth, Dental Care, Medical Conditions, Puppy issues, Routine exams
Max is a sweet, loving Goldendoodle puppy. He was brought to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital for his puppy vaccines and first checkup. During his oral exam it was found that…
LIVING WELL WITH MULTIPLE HEALTH ISSUES
Jan 18 2019
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cushing’s Disease, Diagnosis, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Senior Dogs, Treatment
Our Pet of the Month for January is a perky 10-year-old Bichon Frise named Piggles. She is a beloved member of her family and a special patient of our hospital.…
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…
Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?
Jul 17 2018
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Cardiac, Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Diseases, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Routine exams, Taurine, Tooth Fracture
Mariposa is a 4 year old, fun loving and outgoing lab mix. During her routine examination the veterinarian noticed that she had a painful slab fracture of her large maxillary…
Genetic Testing – What You May Not Know
May 19 2018
Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Diseases, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Nutrition, Pet Adoption, Routine exams
When Ziggy first came to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital he was just 4 months old. His owner adopted this mixed breed puppy because of his outstandingly sweet personality. Like many…
Why Examinations Matter – Could You Be Missing Dental Disease in Your Pet?
Feb 07 2018
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Infections, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Uncategorized
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,…
Don’t Ignore That Lump – It Could be Breast Cancer
Aug 14 2017
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps, Lumps and Skin Masses, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions
Many dogs and cats develop various lumps and bumps as they age. Some of these are insignificant and small, like skin tags, but others can become irregular large growths that…
When Baby Teeth Don’t Fall Out
Jul 14 2017
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Routine exams
If baby teeth don’t fall out, is that a problem? Deciduous or ‘baby’ teeth are pet’s first set of teeth. As the puppy or kitten matures, the roots of the…
Could There Be a Broken Tooth Hiding in Your Dog’s Mouth?
May 16 2017
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Routine exams, Tooth Fracture
Broken teeth are painful and can be hiding in your dog’s mouth! This month we are profiling two different dogs who had the misfortune of breaking a tooth and needing…
Help Your Anxious Dogs Relax for Veterinary Visits
Jun 08 2016
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Behavior, Nail Trims, Pet Adoption, Routine exams, Treatment, Vaccines
Wrigley is an Australian Shepherd mix who had a rough start in life. He was a feral puppy from Oregon and was transferred to a Seattle area rescue group before…