Veterinary Internal Medicine

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

Dogs and cats can suffer from a range of heart diseases and disorders such as congestive heart failure (CHF), age-related changes to the valves of the heart, congenital heart defects, cardiac arrhythmias, tumours and more.

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

Immunology is the field of veterinary medicine that studies cells, tissues and organs responsible for detecting foreign agents and triggering the immune system.

If the immune system isn't working correctly, your pet may develop an immune-mediated disorder. Some common immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, allergies and skin diseases.

Pulmonary disorders have to do with the respiratory system, which is responsible for delivering oxygen to the body and eliminating waste gases such as carbon dioxide. Since dogs and cats are unable to sweat the way we do, their respiratory system is also essential for regulating their body temperature. When issues arise with this system, your dog or cat can develop a number of disorders.

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

The field of gastroenterology focuses on disorders of your dog or cat's stomach and intestines, known as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These can interfere with your dog or cat's ability to digest food properly and absorb 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.

Even the fittest pets can develop cancer. When diagnosed in the earliest stages, cancers in dogs and cats can often be treated with a combination of surgeries, therapies, and other methods.

Some of the most common cancers in dogs include mast cell tumors, melanoma, lymphoma, and bone cancer. In cats, some of the most common cancers include lymphoma, mammary cancer, and skin cancer.

If your pet requires diagnosis or cancer care beyond the scope of our skilled veterinarians, we will refer you to a veterinary oncology specialist near Modesto.  

Urology involves 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, which removes urine from the body.

Urologic medical 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 not functioning properly.

When a dog or cat's endocrine system isn't working the way it's supposed to, symptoms such as skin problems and poor coat condition can become evident.

Neurology is a branch of veterinary internal medicine covering conditions of the brain and spinal cord as well as neuromuscular dysfunction. Some of the most common neurological disorders in dogs and cats include seizures, IVDD, and tumors.

If your animal requires diagnoses or care for neurologic conditions that are beyond the scope of our experienced veterinarians, we will be happy to refer you to an animal internal medicine specialist or veterinary neurologist near Modesto. Our vets will work closely with your specialist to ensure that your pet receives the best treatment possible.