Internal Medicine
Veterinary Internal Medicine is a specialty within veterinary medicine that focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of complex conditions affecting the internal organ systems of dogs and cats.
Internal Medicine
Veterinary Internal Medicine is a specialty within veterinary medicine that focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of complex conditions affecting the internal organ systems of dogs and cats.
The Internal Medicine specialty services at Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (HVSEH) provide investigation, diagnosis and treatment in a wide range of areas including gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, endocrinology (such as hyperthyroidism), nephrology, urology, infectious diseases, hematology, and immune-mediated diseases. At HVSEH, our multidisciplinary team of specialists (including oncology and surgery) and dedicated nursing team work together to ensure the best possible individualised care for each animal.
Areas of Veterinary Internal Medicine include:
- Gastroenterology, including conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Endocrinology
- Hematology
- Immune-mediated diseases
- Infectious diseases
- Nephrology and Urology
- Respiratory diseases
We offer advanced diagnostic procedures, such as gastrointestinal endoscopy and bronchoscopy, as well as specialized treatments such as I-131 radioactive iodine therapy for the management of feline hyperthyroidism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do internal medicine specialists only treat chronic diseases?
No. While internal medicine specialists frequently manage chronic and long-term conditions, they also diagnose and treat acute and complex illnesses. This includes sudden onset vomiting or diarrhea, hormonal crises, infections, anemia, and other serious medical conditions that require advanced diagnostics and specialized care.