Internal Medicine
A board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist (an internist) has additional training in how your pet ’s internal body systems function. They diagnose and treat the most serious diseases and illnesses.
At NorthStar VETS®, our internal medicine experts provide the most advanced diagnostic testing and treatment.
The Internal Medicine Services We Provide
During your first visit, an internist will conduct a complete physical exam. Based on initial findings, additional tests may be performed. We have an array of sophisticated diagnostic resources available:
- Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies
- Bronchoscopy (a procedure to examine the bronchial tubes)
- Colonoscopy (a procedure to examine the colon or large bowel)
- Cystoscopy (a procedure to look inside the bladder and urethra)
- Radiology
- Endotracheal/transtracheal washes (collection of airway fluid)
- Rhinoscopy (a procedure to examine the inside of the nose)
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (a procedure to examine the esophagus, stomach, small intestine)
Once we’ve diagnosed your pet’s condition, we’ll review medical and surgical treatment options to formulate a treatment plan.
The Internal Medicine Conditions We See
These are some common conditions for which family veterinarians and concerned pet parents seek our internists’ expertise:
- Anemia or other blood disorders
- Chronic sneezing or nasal discharge
- Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
- Complicated pancreatic disease
- Coughing and other breathing problems
- Endocrine disease (adrenal disorders, complicated diabetes, thyroid disorders)
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Immune-related disorders
- Infectious disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Suspected neoplasia (cancer)
- Unexplained fever
- Unexplained weight loss
We Keep Your Family Veterinarian Involved
Because your family veterinarian will still manage ongoing care, we’ll keep them informed of your pet’s condition and treatment while at NorthStar VETS.
To Refer a Patient or Schedule a Consultation With Our Internal Medicine Department:
Pet Parents
Call 609-259-8300 or contact internalmedicine@northstarvets.com to schedule your appointment and complete pre-consultation paperwork.
Referring Veterinarians
Please call NorthStar VETS at 609-259-8300 or contact internalmedicine@northstarvets.com.
