Internal Medicine

ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE FOR YOUR PET
Our Internal Medicine Department is committed to providing advanced medical care by an experienced, board-certified doctor and compassionate support staff. Our internal medicine specialists have extensive training in diagnosing and treating diseases affecting your pet’s internal systems. Your appointment will include a detailed history, performing a thorough physical examination, and then formulating an appropriate diagnostic plan. Once a diagnosis has been achieved, an individualized therapeutic plan is devised and reviewed in detail with you. Ongoing support for both you and your family veterinarian is provided as needed.

COMMON REASONS THAT PROMPT A REFERRAL TO AN INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST:

Acute or chronic vomiting or diarrhea
Anemia (low red blood cell count, pale gums)
Consultation on endocrine disease such as diabetes or Cushing’s disease
Coughing or sneezing
Decreased appetite
Difficulty breathing
Foreign body ingestion or inhalation
Laboratory and imaging abnormalities
Lethargy
Abnormalities with urination or drinking
Undiagnosed masses
Weight loss

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:

Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hematologic (Blood System)
Hepatic (Liver) and Pancreatic
Immunological (Immune System)
Infectious diseases
Renal (Kidney)
Respiratory
Urogenital

PROCEDURES THAT WE PERFORM AT GVSS INCLUDE:

Arthrocentesis (Joint Tap)
Aspirates and Biopsing
Blood Pressure Assessment
Bone Marrow Sampling
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Biopsy
Fecal Biotherapy
Feeding Tube Placement
Foreign Body Retrieval via Endoscopy
Laboratory Testing
Radiography and Interpretation
Ultrasonography

More advanced procedures requiring intensive post anesthetic monitoring or advanced imaging (such as fluoroscopy or computed tomography) can be arranged at our sister hospital in Mississauga.

What Do I Bring to my Referral Appointment?

Be sure to bring any relevant medical records or information to your first appointment. Ask your veterinarian for copies of any relevant medical tests, imaging studies, x-rays, or laboratory panels.

Remember, you also can do your part to maximize your pet's recovery by keeping your pet's traveling medical records organized and by strictly adhering to the recommendations of your veterinary team for the scheduling of follow up appointments, etc. At every appointment, be sure to write down any important recommendations, or ask the veterinarian or a staff member to write them down for you.

Our Internal Medicine Team

Stipe Jelovcic
BSc, DVM, PGC

Bronwyn Rutland
BSc (VB) BVMS (Hons) DACVIM

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