Internal Medicine is the branch of veterinary medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving multiple organ systems. These include various endocrine (hormonal disorders such as diabetes mellitus), respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary (kidneys and bladder), immune-mediated, infectious and liver diseases.

After evaluating the patient, the internist will make recommendations for the most appropriate diagnostic testing for the animal, in order to properly establish the condition(s) involved and to determine the possible treatment options. Some of the advanced diagnostic procedures that may be recommended include:

• Advanced laboratory testing
• Ultrasound
  
  • Abdominal
  • Chest
  • Soft Tissue
• Ultrasound guided aspirates and biopsies
• Digital radiographs and Fluoroscopy
• Endoscopy
  
  • Digestive system
  • Respiratory system
  • Nasal Cavities
  • Urinary Bladder
• Bone marrow evaluation and Joint Taps
• Advanced imaging such as CT and MRI

As a part of our diverse referral clinic, the Internal Medicine service has direct access to veterinary specialists in various other disciplines ensuring the most complete approach to each patient’s medical and surgical needs.