Veterinary Internal Medicine

Dogs and cats, like people, can suffer from a range of heart diseases and disorders. With the technology in our in-house lab, our veterinarians can check for signs of heart disease and then provide you with a diagnosis of your pet's condition along with treatment recommendations.

The immune system is an incredible thing. Its primary job is to detect foreign invaders or abnormal cells and begin defensive action to protect the health of your dog or cat. That is all great until it stops working the way it should. If your feline or canine companion's immune system is struggling to protect them, they may be suffering from an immune-mediated disorder.

Some of the most common immune-mediated disorders seen by our veterinarians include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, allergies, and skin diseases.

The respiratory system's primary job is to deliver oxygen throughout the body and remove carbon dioxide. The role of the respiratory system in dogs and cats does have an additional purpose. Because they don't sweat the same way we do, their respiratory system is also in charge of regulating their body temperature.

In dogs, common pulmonary disorders include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), canine distemper virus, pneumonia, and lung tumours.

In cats, asthma, bronchitis, parasitic worms, bacterial infections, and viruses are some of the most common pulmonary issues our vets see.

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are conditions that affect your dog or cat's stomach and intestinal tract. GI conditions result in issues digesting food properly and absorbing essential nutrients.

Cats and dogs that suffer from GI problems often show symptoms such as blood in stool, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, gas, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

Cancer is not just a disease that affects people. Our dogs and cats can develop many of the same types of cancer that we can. Early diagnosis is the key to positive outcomes when it comes to veterinary oncology, as many types of cancer have effective treatment options. These include a combination of surgeries, therapies, and other methods.

In dogs, commonly seen cancers include mast cell tumours, melanoma, lymphoma, and bone cancer.

In cats, lymphoma, feline leukemia virus (FeLV), mammary cancer, and skin cancer are common.

Urology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the urinary tract and kidneys of dogs and cats. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, tubes that carry urine to the bladder, the bladder, and the urethra that conducts urine out of the body.

Urinary issues such as UTIs are some of the most common urologic diseases in dogs and cats and it is common for symptoms to go unnoticed until they become severe or even life-threatening.

Hormone production from the endocrine system plays a huge role in your dog or cat's overall health. When the endocrine system isn't working properly, you may start to notice your dog or cat developing skin problems or poor coat condition.

The goal of veterinary neurology is to diagnose and treat conditions of the brain and spinal cord as well as neuromuscular dysfunctions. Common neurological disorders our veterinarians see in dogs and cats include seizures, IVDD, and tumours.

We are dedicated to providing each and every patient with the best care possible. When it comes to neurological disorders, it can be beneficial for your pet to be treated by a specialist, so if we feel that advanced care is necessary, we will refer your pet to a veterinary specialist in your area.