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Veterinary Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is a term used to describe a variety of specializations that focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in animals. Our animal internal medicine practitioners specialize in dogs, cats, exotic pets, and reptiles, and can help with both alleviation of symptoms and treatment of diseases, disorders, or birth defects. If you have been referred to us by another veterinarian, or if you believe your pet is suffering from a disease, please make an appointment below.

Diseases We Treat

Our veterinary internal medicine team has experience treating animals with a wide range of diseases, health issues, and ailments that originate from different parts of the body. Among other things, our veterinarians can assist in the treatment of:

  • Infectious disease: Through vaccination, prevention, and medical care.

  • Stomach and intestinal disease: Including, but not limited to, digestive problems and esophagus issues.

  • Kidney and liver disease: As well as degenerative conditions such as kidney or liver failure due to old age.

  • Immune disorders: Which may be genetic and can affect your pet’s vulnerability to other diseases.

  • Pancreatic disease: Such as acute pancreatitis, which is more common in dogs than cats.

  • Hormonal disease and disorders: Which are often genetic issues and can impact your pet’s behavior and overall health.

  • Respiratory disease: Including issues with the lungs, airways, nose, and any other part of the body used for breathing.

  • Blood disease: Or any issues relating to the blood cells.

  • Some types of cancers: Most cancers that fall into the above-listed categories can be treated by our internal medicine team.

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Tests & Procedures We Offer

Our internal medicine team is experienced with the treatment and diagnosis of a wide variety of health issues. The internal veterinarians at Fresno Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center work in close conjunction with other specialty departments at our facility to provide a tailored treatment plan for every animal that walks through our doors. Your pet’s care may include, but is not limited to, the following procedures:

  • Advanced Diagnostic Tools with state-of-the-art technologies to determine the specific ailment your pet is suffering from.

  • Surgeries to assess and treat diseases that impact internal organs.

  • Medication to treat a wide array of diseases and symptoms.

  • Holistic care to manage other types of medical problems that may arise, whether or not they are related to the initial diagnosis.

All clients are presented with proposed treatment plans for medical care for their pet.  After examination by our doctor, a treatment plan will be generated based on the medical needs of the pet. A pre-payment of the high end of the treatment plan is required for treatment. Our internal veterinary medicine practitioners are here to provide expert care to your pet in their time of need. If you have any further questions about the types of services we offer or the diseases we can help treat, do not hesitate to call us at (559) 451-0800 or contact us below.

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Appointments

Once you have consulted with your primary care veterinarian and they have referred your pet to our specialist, you will need to book an appointment through our homepage by selecting "Book Appointment."  This is found in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage. 

For the safety of all hospital patients, all dogs and cats must be leashed, crated or carried at all times. Retractable leashes must be locked at all times. Appointments/consultations are approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on the severity of the case.

Our Internal Medicine Specialist