Internal medicine for cats and dogs focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases affecting their internal organs and body systems.
Dogs and Cats are often referred to veterinary internal medicine specialists, or veterinary internists, for particularly challenging or difficult disease conditions, since these specialists have an unmatched understanding of the body’s internal systems. If reaching a diagnosis is proving challenging, or treatment is not producing the desired results, your veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary internist. Our internal medicine team will work with your family veterinarian to get to the bottom of your pet’s complex medical condition, using advanced diagnostic testing and equipment. Led by Dr. Queen, Dr. Vishkautsan, and Dr. Yi, our internal medicine team focuses on providing high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
A minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat internal conditions with faster recovery and less discomfort.
Advanced diagnostic and treatment services for pets with complex medical conditions.
Specialized expertise for diagnosing and managing complex or difficult-to-treat diseases.
Internal medicine encompasses the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disorders, such as:
Our internal medicine service works closely with our emergency, oncology, and surgery services, allowing for ongoing consultation on difficult cases or transfers for ongoing care. They also collaborate with our radiology service to facilitate various imaging studies, including ultrasound, ultrasound-guided aspirates and biopsies, and computed tomography (CT) scans. We are devoted to giving each and every patient individualized care and compassion.
Veterinary internists are experienced in using a variety of advanced diagnostic tools and equipment to diagnose complex conditions. An endoscope is used to visualize structures of the intestinal, respiratory, and urogenital tract, and nasal passages, and to obtain biopsies or remove foreign objects. This minimally invasive tool allows procedures that may otherwise require surgery to be performed quickly and easily, with minimal recovery time and hospitalization.
A number of complex disorders may present as some of the diseases mentioned above, and can be difficult to manage without consulting a specialist. In some cases, an incorrect diagnosis may reduce the likelihood of long-term recovery or survival.
