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Old Dogs, New Tricks: When Slowing Down isn’t Old Age
Jul 20 2019
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…
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Retained Testicles: The Importance of the Kitten Exam
Mar 15 2018
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…
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Don’t Ignore That Lump – It Could be Breast Cancer
Aug 14 2017
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…
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What’s That Black Spot on My Pet’s Skin?
Apr 17 2017
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…
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Swollen Toe – Ingrown Nail or Something More Serious?
Oct 19 2016
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…
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Routine Exams Can Uncover Serious Diseases Before Your Pet Feels Sick
May 09 2016
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…
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Cats can get broken tails that lead to amputation
Jun 02 2015
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…
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Chronic Toe Pain and Licking Can Cause Secondary Bacterial and Fungal Infections. Dog Toe Amputation is Explored.
Apr 01 2015
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…
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A Leg Amputation Doesn’t Have To Slow Your Pet Down
Nov 11 2014
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…
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When can an overbite be a problem for your growing puppy? Have you ever heard of dental interlock?
May 13 2014
Seattle veterinarian Dr. Robin E. Riedinger explores the potential dangers of an overbite for your puppy. Enzo is the Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital Pet of the Month for May. Everyone…
