Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital

06/28/2025

⭐❤ LILLY - Our Pet of the Month for JUNE❤⭐
Lilly's owner is so pleased that Lilly has responded well to her arthritis treatment. Here are some fun facts:

3 Likes: Belly rubs and full body massages, catnip, being brushed
3 Dislikes: Having her nails trimmed, getting pilled, fireworks and other loud noises

A funny story or memory: A few years ago, I couldn’t find Lilly when it was time for dinner, but I could hear a strange rasping noise coming from inside a closet. I opened the door to find her holding a catnip toy in her front paws and licking it while laying on her back like an otter.
To this day she loves licking her catnip toys and holding them in her front paws like a little stuffed animal. At 17 her favorite activities are sleeping and being brushed, she loves lounging on the couch in the sun and chatting to birds. She loves playing with pencils and pens and many of my writing utensils are covered in tiny Lilly toothmarks. Lilly is a big girl with a tiny meow that never fails to make people smile and I’m grateful she found me, and that we’ve been able to spend the last 15 years together.

06/28/2025

🥳 PET OF THE MONTH - JUNE 🥳
Lilly is our star this month. Like many cats as they age, she was suffering from arthritis. You can read about one option for cats on our blog: https://hhvh.net/2025/06/28/arthritis-in-cats-more-common-than-you-think/

06/01/2025

🎉🌟 MAY PET of the MONTH 🌟🎉
Here are some fun photos with Caline and some fun facts from her owner. Cali would be honored to be pet of the month!
Her likes:
Lying in the sun (especially outside on the patio)
Eating Churu treats
Playing with catnip and wand toys
Being brushed (waits for this every morning)
Dislikes:
Going in her carrier (howls the whole way even when medicated)
Eating diet food (having to lose weight is miserable)
The vacuum (definitely going to eat her)
Funny memory: when I first got her at 10 weeks my other cat had been single princess for several years and wasn’t pleased with sharing her home with a kitten. Cali of course just wanted to snuggle with her! So, Cali would wait until my other cat went to sleep and then sneak in for cuddling while they slept. The other cat would wake up surprised but Cali got her cuddles and they ended up learning to tolerate each other. [See the photo with the red blanket].

06/01/2025

❤⭐ PET of the MONTH for MAY ⭐❤
Caline is sharing her story about urinary issues and eventually developing bladder stones that required surgery. You can read more on our blog: https://hhvh.net/2025/06/01/cystitis-to-bladder-stones-urinary-issues-in-cats/

05/30/2025

We are sending our employees out into the world to contribute throughout the veterinary industry! So far we have had 13 employees go on to veterinary school. Others are doing great things in their own ways.
Brianna (R) left a year ago to take a job at Chimp Haven in Louisiana. Just recently Sue (L) joined her at Chimp Haven. We are proud of these two young women who gave 5 years each to helping to make our hospital a success. Thank you!

05/30/2025

Here’s some important information if you take your dog swimming in local waters.

04/29/2025

🦷🎉 PET OF THE MONTH for APRIL 🎉🦷
Ella loved chewing on bamboo; unfortunately it created some health issues that were uncovered after we checked routine blood at one of her visits. You can read her story on our blog: https://hhvh.net/2025/04/29/when-blood-work-tells-you-to-look-further-oral-foreign-bodies/

04/29/2025

⭐️❤️ ELLA is our April Pet of the Month ❤️⭐
Ella shares her house with another springer spaniel, 'George', and her family has graciously agreed to share some fun facts about this lovely 11 yr old girl along with some photos of her active life. And, she is a Husky fan as well!

She doesn't like to go outside without a favorite stuffy. Often times wrestling with George (other dog at home) for the right one.
Likes:
 Walks on campus
 Boat rides
 George (most of the time)
Dislikes:
 Scooters and skateboards
 Not getting her way on the walking route
 George (some of the time)

03/31/2025

🎉🥰 Pet of the Month - MOCHI 🥰🎉
Mochi's owners have shared some fun facts about him along with some adorable photos. Enjoy, and don't forget to read his story on our blog!
Likes: his zoomies on the couch, tossing pillows, snuggling on laps, warm baths, broccoli
Dislikes: delivery people, head pets, dryer's noises
A funny story: Mochi used to hide all his treats away so he could eat them later. One time a bunch of treats were found behind the toilet.

03/31/2025

⭐ PET OF THE MONTH for MARCH ⭐
Mochi is sharing some of the challenges he has had as a French Bulldog with Brachycephalic Syndrome. His smooshed face is cute but has led to a number of other health problems. Read more on our blog.... https://hhvh.net/2025/03/31/brachycephalic-airway-issues-are-more-than-just-snoring/

03/26/2025

Here is some important information about the risks of feeding raw food to your pet.

A recent case of bird flu was linked to a cat's raw food diet. Experts stress there are other health risks, too.

03/24/2025

🎉 WE ARE CELEBRATING!! 🎉
Today marks our 25th business anniversary.
Here's some photos from our beginnings (a SeaFirst bank remodel) in Hawthorne Hills and our new home in the Roosevelt district. Thank you to all of the pet owners and employees who have helped make our business a success. We couldn't have done it without you.