Veterinary Internal Medicine

Veterinary oncology is the area of veterinary medicine responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This field of medicine aims to extend and enhance the quality of life of dogs and cats with cancer.

Veterinary treatment for cancer in pets can include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery.

Veterinary cardiology involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart.

Dogs and cats can suffer from a range of heart diseases and disorders such as congestive heart failure (CHF), congenital heart defects, cardiac arrhythmias, tumours and more. Even if your dog or cat is free of disease, age-related changes to the valves of the heart can still become an issue.

With the technology in our in-house veterinary lab, our veterinarians can examine your pet for signs of heart disease and then provide you with a diagnosis, along with treatment options.

Immunology is the study of cells, tissues and organs responsible for detecting foreign agents (antigens) and triggering the defensive action of the immune system.

The immune system doesn't always work correctly, leading to immune-mediated disorders. Some common immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies and skin diseases.

Pulmonary disorders affect the respiratory system, which delivers vital oxygen to the body and eliminates waste gases such as carbon dioxide. Since dogs and cats can't sweat the way we do, their respiratory system is also used to regulate body temperature.

When issues arise with this important system, your dog or cat can develop a number of health issues.

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 veterinarians see.

Gastroenterology focuses on disorders of your pet’s stomach and intestines, known as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These can interfere with your dog or cat's ability to digest food effectively and absorb vital nutrients.

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

Urology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, tubes that carry urine to the bladder, and the urethra.

Urologic issues such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) in cats are common disorders that our veterinaries diagnose and treat.

Endocrinology is the study of the glands and hormones of the body and the disorders that can result from these functioning incorrectly.

When a dog or cat's endocrine system is not providing the right levels of hormones, symptoms such as skin problems, hypothyroidism, and poor coat condition can become evident.

Veterinary neurology is a branch of internal medicine that covers abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord as well as neuromuscular dysfunction.

Common neurological disorders our veterinarians see in dogs and cats include seizures, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and tumours.