Diagnosis & Treatment of Internal Veterinary Conditions in Thornton
Internal veterinary medicine involves treating diseases and disorders of animals' internal systems.
Our veterinary internal medicine specialists bring extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of challenging cases, from disorders of the central nervous system to brain disorders and lung disease.
At Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital, we have a variety of diagnostic tools and treatment methods at our disposal to help us provide you and your pet with an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan sooner.
We can manage patients with multiple diseases or disorders, and provide effective treatment alternatives for those who do not respond well to standard procedures.
Our Thornton veterinary clinic works hand in hand with a number of internal medicine veterinarians & specialists including radiologists and our visiting cardiologist among others to provide your pet with high-quality diagnostics and care for internal medicine issues.
Internal Veterinary Medicine Conditions
If your pet is exhibiting symptoms of an internal condition, your veterinary internist will conduct a comprehensive physical exam of your pet to diagnose the issue and create a detailed treatment plan customized to their needs.
Our team of Thornton internal medicine veterinarians can diagnose and treat ailments in the following areas:
- Cardiology (heart-related disorders)
Like people, dogs and cats can suffer from heart diseases and disorders. With the technology in our in-house vet lab, our vets can examine your pet for signs of heart conditions so that you have results quickly. Fast results mean starting treatment sooner.
If your veterinary internist is unable to diagnose or treat your dog or cat's heart condition as part of our internal medicine checks we will be sure to forward you to a Board Certified Internal Medicine Vet near Thornton and work with your specialist to ensure that your pet receives the very best care.
- Reproductive Issues
Our team of veterinary internal medicine specialists at Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thornton understands the financial investment and personal commitment that go into breeding companion animals properly. If your animal is experiencing reproductive difficulties, our vets will work to diagnose the issue and offer appropriate treatment options to help resolve the problem.
- Immunology (immune system disorders)
Your pet's immune system is responsible for detecting foreign invaders or abnormal cells and beginning defensive action to protect the animal's health. That said, the immune system doesn't always work as it should, in which case your pet will be diagnosed with an immune-mediated disorder.
Common immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, allergies, and skin diseases.
- Pulmonary Disorders (diseases of the lungs)
Your pet's respiratory system does the essential work of delivering oxygen to the body and eliminating waste gases such as carbon dioxide. Because dogs and cats don't sweat the way people do, your pet's respiratory system also plays a key role in regulating body temperature.
There are several common pulmonary disorders seen in dogs, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), canine distemper virus, pneumonia, and lung tumors.
Common pulmonary disorders in cats include asthma, bronchitis, parasitic worms, bacterial infections, and viruses.
- Gastroenterology (digestive organs)
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are a common internal medicine issue seen by our Thornton veterinarians. GI conditions affect your pet's stomach and intestines, interfering with the animal's ability to digest food properly and absorb nutrients.
Pets suffering from GI problems often experience symptoms such as blood in stool, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, gas, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
- Urology (urinary functions, genitourinary tract)
Veterinary internal medicine also covers urology conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) in cats.
Your pet's urinary tract consists of their kidneys, the tubes that carry urine to the bladder, the bladder, and the urethra that conducts urine out of your animal's body. Urinary tract disorders can affect any part of this system.
- Endocrinology (glands and their functions)
Essential hormones are secreted into your pet's body thanks to the hard work of several glands. These glands and hormones are your pet's endocrine system. When your pet's endocrine system isn't working the way it should, symptoms can include skin problems and poor coat condition.
- Neurology (brain and nervous system disorders)
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 Thornton. Our internal medicine vets will work closely with your specialist to ensure that your pet receives the best treatment possible.
Specialist Referrals
If your pet needs a procedure or expertise that we do not offer at Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital, we will refer you to an experienced internal medicine vet specialist near Thornton.
Our vets are connected with a network of exceptional veterinary specialists in Thornton and throughout the area.
Laboratory & Diagnostics
We support our comprehensive approach to cat and dog internal medicine with advanced testing, imaging and other diagnostic procedures.
Our in-house veterinary lab is equipped with the technology we need to diagnose your pet's internal medicine condition quickly and accurately so that treatment can begin sooner.