Internal Medicine
Treatment of the internal body system
Internal Medicine:
Internal medicine focuses on the function, diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of internal body systems. Internal medicine fields of study include: oncology, endocrinology, hematology, infectious diseases, cardiology, gastroenterology, immunology, neurology, nephrology, and respiratory disease management and more!
Should your pet need overnight or continuous care, such as intravenous fluids or continuous pain medicine we would refer you to a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist. Our internal medicine capabilities are constantly evolving as we acquire new diagnostic equipment and explore more digital support.
Cardiology This is the part of veterinary care that deals with the heart and its action and diseases. We have state of the art equipment and expertise to help your pet’s heart health. In addition, we have a close working relationship with local cardiologists
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Chronic Valve and Heart Muscle Disease
- Rapid Screening Evaluations for heart disease, heart-based tumors, and Pleural fluid (fluid around the lungs)
- Electrocardiography Real time in-house evaluation
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Digital Chest X-ray
- Ultrasound-assisted removal of Pericardial (around the heart) or pleural (around the lungs) fluid
- Laboratory assessment of cardiac enzymes (pro BNP) and therapeutic drug levels
- Oxygen therapy for critical patients
Gastroenterology: This is the part of veterinary care that deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines. We have expertise that will help your pet’s GI health.
Rapid In-house laboratory tests
Abdominal Ultrasound of the liver, bowel, pancreas, lymph nodes, and stomach including assisted aspirate and biopsy.
Digital X-ray, barium and negative contrast studies.
Laboratory assessment of blood values, GI-specific function tests, advanced laboratory detection of infectious agents (PCR)
Surgical diagnosis (biopsy) and treatment (tumor and foreign body removal)
Feeding tube placement for nutritional support
Extensive therapeutic diet selection
In-house pharmacy GI medications
Probiotic supplements
Routine Parasite prevention and monitoring
Dermatology
Cytology and Skin Scraping (Mites)
Fungal and Bacterial Cultures
Allergy Testing
Skin biopsies
Laboratory evaluation of related systems (endocrine, immune)
Hypoallergenic diet selection
Urology and Reproduction
Abdominal Ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder, ovaries, uterus, prostate, testicles, lymph nodes, and reproductive organs, including guided aspirates and biopsies
Digital X-ray including positive and negative contrast studies
Pregnancy Exams
Medical, Surgical, and Nutritional management of bladder stones
Incontinence Treatment
Endocrinology and Hematology
Abdominal Ultrasound of the adrenals, spleen, lymph nodes and ovaries
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Laboratory evaluation–Blood Cell evaluation, Thyroid function panels, ACTH and Suppression tests for Cushing’s Disease
Oral and transdermal treatment of thyroid tumors in cats.
Routine Screening of all senior dogs for splenic tumors.
Regular screening and preventive measures for flea and mosquito-borne illness
Ophthalmology and Otology
Schirmer Tear Testing
Fluorescein Test for Corneal Ulcers
Magnification for thorough corneal, lid, and interior eye evaluation
Blocked Tear duct flushing
Surgical correction of entropion, ectropion, and 3rd eyelid conditions
Laser treatment of chronic ear infections
Rapid in-house evaluation of ear cytology
User-friendly ear medication