Surgical Conditions

Umbilical Hernia in a Kitten

Aug 30 2020

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Genetic/Congenital Disease, Medical Issues, Routine exams, Surgical Conditions

Sadie is one of the sweetest kittens you will find. When we first met her she fit inside a pocket and won everyone’s hearts. We are honoring her as our…
Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age

Jul 20 2019

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Dental Care, Dental Disease, Diagnosis, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Radiographs, Senior Dogs, Surgical Conditions, Treatment, Uncategorized

Lily is a 15-year-old athletic hound mix. She has always been very fit and loves going on long hikes with her owners. As Lily has aged, she has shown very…
Retained Testicles: The Importance of the Kitten Exam

Mar 15 2018

Adrian Nevill, BVM&S Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Care & Wellness, Cat Friendly, Medical Conditions, Medical Issues, Reproduction, Surgical Conditions

Neru is a 1 year old, male munchkin cat. He is very loving and loves playing. During his exam, the veterinarian noticed that Neru only had one testicle. It is…
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…
What’s That Black Spot on My Pet’s Skin?

Apr 17 2017

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | bumps and skin masses, Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Surgical Conditions

The skin is an amazing part of the body. It is the first line of defense against infection and contains a number of specialized cells that produce hair, form the…
Swollen Toe – Ingrown Nail or Something More Serious?

Oct 19 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Lumps and Skin Masses, Surgical Conditions, Toe Amputation, Tumors

Nina is one lucky kitty! Her alert owner brought her to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when she noticed a toe that looked abnormal. Nina’s 5th toe on her right front…
Routine Exams Can Uncover Serious Diseases Before Your Pet Feels Sick

May 09 2016

Robin E. Riedinger, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Dog gall bladder surgically removed., Routine exams, Surgical Conditions, Treatment

Gracie is a peppy 9-year-old Dandie Dinmont terrier who has been seen regularly by the doctors at Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital. She was adopted by her owner through a rescue…
Cats can get broken tails that lead to amputation

Jun 02 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Broken Tail, Emergency Situations, Surgical Conditions, Tail Amputation

Jimi is an adventurous Seattle cat, who loves to spend his days exploring the outdoors. One evening, Jimi was found hiding in his house after an eventful day outside. When Jimi…
Chronic Toe Pain and Licking Can Cause Secondary Bacterial and Fungal Infections. Dog Toe Amputation is Explored.

Apr 01 2015

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Diagnosis, Fungal Disease, Surgical Conditions, Toe Amputation

Our April Pet of the Month is Morgan, a 4 year old German Shepard mix who had one pesky problem, a toe that he just couldn’t stop licking. Morgan had…
A Leg Amputation Doesn’t Have To Slow Your Pet Down

Nov 11 2014

Dr. Shawna L. Wedde, DVM Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital, Seattle WA | Medical Conditions, Surgical Conditions, Tumors

Sometimes cancer leads to the loss of a leg, yet most pets adapt well to their altered mobility and get back into living life. Our Pet of the Month for November…