Internal Medicine is the specialty that deals with diseases of the internal organs.  Veterinarians with specialized and rigorous training in Internal Medicine are referred to as 'Internists.'   Internists often deal with cases where the diagnosis has proved elusive or the patient has not responded to treatment.

We are committed to working with you and your veterinarian to provide the best care for your pet should your pet need to be seen by the Internist at TVEC.

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Below is a partial list of conditions that are treated by our Internal Medicine service:

• Unexplained fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• Bleeding disorders or anemia
  
• Infectious diseases
• Chronic vomiting/diarrhea
• Cancer
  
• Diseases of the:
  

• Liver
• Kidneys/Ureters/Bladder
• Spleen
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small Intestines
• Colon/Large Intestine
  
• Pancreas
• Thyroid Gland
• Parathyroid gland
• Lung
• Nose/Sinuses
• Heart
• Brain
• Immune system

Internal Medicine also offers expertise that may not be available in all general practices, such as:

• Endoscopy
• Video imaging of internal spaces like the lungs, colon, urinary tract, nose, stomach, esophagus, etc.
• Feeding tube placement
• Bone marrow aspiration
• Second opinion consultations

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What is a Board Certified Internist?

Forms:

• Internal Medicine History Form (.pdf)
• Internal Medicine History Form (.doc)
  
• Diabetes Questionnaire

Links:

• High blood pressure in cats
  
• Feline Chronic Renal Failure

• Care of Senior Cats
• Feline Asthma
• Pet Nutrition
• General Pet Information - PetPlace
• General Pet Information - WSU
• ACVIM Public service announcement