Internal Medicine
Simpsonville Animal Hospital is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect your pet's internal organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine glands, and immune systems. We also manage conditions related to infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
Our veterinarians use a variety of diagnostic techniques, including blood tests, x-rays, and biopsy procedures to evaluate and diagnose medical conditions that your pet may face. Once a diagnosis is made, we will develop a comprehensive treatment plans tailored to your pet's needs, which may include medication, dietary management, therapeutic procedures, and ongoing monitoring.
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Why would you need to seek internal medicine help from a veterinarian?
There are several medical conditions in dogs and cats that may warrant a look from a veterinary hospital with internal medicine services for diagnosis and treatment.
Some of these problems include issues:
- Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic vomiting, diarrhea, and malabsorption syndromes.
- Endocrine Disorders: Disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism (in cats), hypothyroidism (in dogs), Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism), and Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism).
- Respiratory Conditions: Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia may require advanced diagnostic imaging and treatment.
- Cardiovascular Diseases: Heart conditions such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and heart murmurs may necessitate evaluation and treatment.
- Liver and Pancreatic Disorders: Disorders of the liver and pancreas, including hepatitis, pancreatitis, and hepatic lipidosis.
- Kidney Diseases: Chronic kidney disease (renal failure) and other kidney disorders may require diagnostic testing and treatment to help slow the progression of the disease and manage associated complications.
- Immune-Mediated Diseases: Conditions such as immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
If your pet is experiencing an issue or illness that you would like help in uncovering, give us a call. We are here to help!
