What is internal medicine?         
Services Continued

If your pet has a problem requiring advanced diagnostics or treatment, ask your family veterinarian if referral to an internal medicine specialist is appropriate.  Although the majority of our clients are referred to us by a family veterinarian, referrals are not required.  Becoming a specialist in small animal internal medicine requires four years of additional training following veterinary school.  Passing rigorous testing requirements is then required to become a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Some of the types of cases referred to internal medicine specialists include the following:

 • Gastrointestinal diseases                                   
 • Endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid disease)
 • Upper and lower airway disease
 • Renal (kidney) disease
 • Infectious and immune-mediated diseases
 • Pancreatic and hepatic (liver) disorders
 • Special services:

      • blood and plasma transfusions
      • oxygen therapy
      • ultrasonography and echocardiography
      • endoscopy
      • 24 hour intensive care