Internal Medicine
Our Internal Medicine service is the largest discipline in the Small Animal Referral Hospital. The service is led by a team of European Specialists in internal medicine who work closely with fellow Specialists in neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology and dermatology to ensure a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach. The medicine team also work alongside the Soft Tissue Surgery service and may be involved with patient care both pre and post-operatively.
Our specialities include:
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Endocrine disease
Respiratory disease
Haematological disorders
Immune-mediated disorders
Exotic disease
Diagnostic procedures available:
- Arthrocentesis
- Blood transfusion
- Bone marrow aspiration and core biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and BAL
- CSF collection and analysis
- Cystoscopy
- Fluoroscopy (barium swallow)
- GI Endoscopy
- Retrograde urethrogram with fluoroscopy
- Rhinoscopy & trephination or nasal soak
Supportive services available:
- In-house diagnostics including blood gas analysis, haematology, biochemistry and coagulation testing
- Full on-site diagnostic laboratories providing same-day results
- Diagnostic ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI on site
- Transfusion medicine and blood products for both dogs and cats
- Enteral and Parenteral nutrition
- Multi-modal pain management
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- State of the art ICU with critical care specialists.