Internal Medicine
The Internal Medicine service at the NCSU VTH specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of serious health problems of dogs and cats including:
- Metabolic diseases, such as pancreatitis
- Infectious diseases, such as tick borne diseases
- Endocrine disease, such as diabetes and Cushing's disease
- Hematological disease, such as immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)
- Gastrointestinal disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease
- Liver disease, such as hepatic lipidosis
- Renal disease, such as acute or chronic renal failure
- Lower urinary diseases, such as urinary incontinence and urinary tract infection
- Respiratory disorders, such as bronchitis. View or download reverse sneeze video
The Internal Medicine service is 100% referral. Members of the service work as a team with a senior veterinary student, intern or resident and faculty member along with the primary veterinarian providing care to the pet.
Why might I need a specialist?
Many veterinarians in practice are able to diagnose and treat many of the conditions and diseases that affect pets. However, Internal Medicine specialists have undergone concentrated training programs in Internal Medicine and have passed the rigorous examinations of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. This training and experience has focused their knowledge and skills to improve their ability to diagnose and treat your pet's problem.
Further, the Internal Medicine service at the NCSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and specialists in other veterinary disciplines. Our doctors are skilled in endoscopic techniques and have the instruments necessary to perform such tests as:
- Gastroscopy
- Esophagoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- Rhinoscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Laparoscopy
Specialists are available in-house to provide support and consultation in the areas of radiology, ultrasonography, clinical pathology, clinical pharmacology, neurology, ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, general surgery and orthopedic surgery. The VTH has a fully staffed intensive care unit for the support of critically ill patients.
The specialists at the VTH are frequently innovators within their fields. We are involved in the study of many conditions and techniques. This is how we make advances that can be shared with the rest of the profession. However, you should not be concerned that your pet will be used for research. If the doctor feels that a new procedure or technique will benefit your pet, the implications will be discussed with you in depth so that you have all the information necessary to help you decide whether or not your pet will participate in any on-going study. Even as we learn more, your pet's health and comfort comes first in all decisions.