Hawthorne Animal Hospital

01/04/2024

Pawsitive Progress: Unveiling New Hope for Felines & Humans Battling Kidney Disease 🐱❤️🔬

The general percentage of cats older than 15 who suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) is about 30%. And, with an estimated 37 million human sufferers in the US, it’s a serious health problem for both species.

01/02/2024

Sunflower Seeds and Paws: A Nutty Dilemma for Dog Diets 🌻🐾

Sunflower seeds are filled with nutrients and can be a healthy treat for your dog if you know the do's and don'ts of feeding them sunflower seeds.

12/28/2023

Riding the Electrical Storm: Understanding Canine Epilepsy 🌩️🐕

Epilepsy causes seizures in dogs just like it does in people. Find out symptoms along with the causes, treatment, and prevention to keep your dog healthy.

12/26/2023

Tiny Paws, Big Concerns: Unmasking the Hidden Perils of Mice 🐭⚠️

Cats kill and eat mice, but mice can also harm cats by transmitting serious illnesses. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

12/21/2023

Navel-Gazing: The Mystery of Canine Belly Buttons Unraveled 🐶🔍

Do dogs have belly buttons? Yes, and learn how to find your dog's belly button and its purpose, plus what health issues to look out for when examining it.

12/20/2023

Holiday hours:

Closed 12/25 and 12/26

12/19/2023

Guarding Mama Paws: Navigating Eclampsia in Our Furry Mothers 🐶🍼

Eclampsia is a complication in some lactating dogs that involves low calcium levels. Learn about eclampsia in dogs and find out what to do about it.

12/18/2023

Happy to say that the reindeer have been cleared for their travel next week!

12/14/2023

Heartfelt Moments: Navigating Cardiac Challenges in Canines 🐾❤️

Can dogs have heart attacks? How does cardiac arrest happen in dogs? What can be done to help dogs with heart failure?

12/14/2023

Lucky for you, we still have limited groom appointments available before the holiday! Call now!

12/12/2023

Meow-tastic Bonds: Which of the 5 Feline Friendship Types Are You? 😺❤️

The researchers set out to identify the different types of relationships that cats and owners establish with each other by using human attachment and social-support theories to define relationship and bonding styles.

12/09/2023

🌍🐾🩺 Celebrating International Day of Veterinary Medicine: Honoring the Dedication of Vets Worldwide. Their Compassion Heals and Inspires! 🎉❤️🐶

12/07/2023

Chagas in Canines: Unraveling the Mystery of This Silent Intruder 🐕❤️

Chagas disease is blood-borne and transmissible through parasites. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

12/05/2023

Deciphering Doggy Bumps: A Guide to Canine Cysts 🐾🔍

What are the varied types of cysts on dogs? Here are the various external skin cysts and how to determine whether or not they may need further examination.

12/04/2023

We’re still booking for Holiday grooming! Dr. Brown’s dog Chex had his first groom today with Tae. Chex did such a great job on the grooming table and Dr. Brown says he smells and looks amazing. Call today to schedule so your fluffy loved one smells and looks great for the holiday.

11/30/2023

Purrfect Plumpness: Tips to Tip the Scales for Your Feline Friend 🐱⚖️

Knowing the reason behind why your cat is underweight is the first step to helping her get healthy again. Here are some veterinarian-recommended ways to help your cat gain weight.

11/28/2023

Fighting the Flea Fiasco: Keeping Your Pup Pest-Free 🐕🚫🦟

The best way to find out if your dog has fleas is to look for symptoms of flea bites on dogs. So waht do flea bites look like on dogs?

11/23/2023

Home Office Harmony: Balancing Barks with Business 🐶💼

A dog barking when you're working from home can turn out to be very problematic, especially when you're making video calls and your dog's vocalizations cover your audio.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Keep your pets safe this holiday!

11/21/2023

Purr-spective on Feline Fitness: The Cat's Guide to Healthy Weight 🐱⚖️

Find out how to identify weight loss in cats, along with treatment options and healthy weight tips.

11/20/2023

We’d like to give a warm welcome to our new Groomer. Tae has been grooming since 2016 and grooms both cats and dogs.

We still have openings before the holidays, call to get your furry loved one smelling great with a fresh haircut.

11/17/2023

We have a GROOMER!! We’d like to announce our grooming services are back! Call today to get scheduled.
Be on the lookout for some great pictures of what we’ve been up to.

11/16/2023

Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow: A Guide to Canine Ear Health 🐶👂

Many dogs will experience ear problems at some point in their lives. Learn about the most common ear problems that affect dogs and what to do about them.

11/14/2023

Have some old bath towels that you need to get rid of? Consider donating them! We love a good recycling moment and could always use extra towels to use for our patients in our surgical suite, boarding kennels, and in our groom room.

11/14/2023

Golden Years & Quirky Shifts: Guiding Senior Pets through Behavioral Twists 🐾🕰️

Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the human-animal bond, but behavior changes are also how veterinarians can tell whether dogs or cats have an illness or pain or are experiencing emotional distress...

11/09/2023

Feline Finicky? Decoding the Dining Dilemmas of Our Whiskered Friends. 🐱🍽❓

When your cat turns up its nose at its food, it’s not typical cat behavior. WebMD explains what it might mean when a feline stops eating.

11/08/2023

November is National Pet Diabetes Month. This month-long drive opens the door for owners to learn about prevention, and why early detection is so meaningful. As a common condition facing many cats and dogs, pet diabetes is a huge priority for veterinary experts. Treatment is effective and available, but left alone, pet diabetes can cause serious health risks.

11/07/2023

Heartbeats & Hiccups: Navigating Canine Heart Murmurs ❤️🐾

A heart murmur can be harmless or a sign of heart disease in dogs. Find out about heart murmur detection and the causes, treatment, and prevention.

11/02/2023

Eyeing the Itch: 10 Reasons Fido Can't Stop Scratching 🐶👁️

Understanding why dogs scratch their eyes is important to recognize early signs of trouble that require prompt veterinary attention.

10/31/2023

Chex is ready for Halloween! Showing his sweet and tough sides!