Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine treats diseases of the internal organs.
This includes, for example, blood disorders (anemia, blood clotting disorders, leukemia), infectious diseases, endocrinology (metabolic diseases such as diabetes, Addison’s disease), immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases), and diseases of internal organs such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, or the gastrointestinal tract. Cardiology is a subfield of internal medicine and treats diseases of the heart and the cardiovascular system.
Patients with internal medicine disorders present a wide range of symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, fever, weight loss or gain, increased drinking or urination, weakness, and loss of appetite. Since these symptoms are non-specific, our specialized colleagues pay particular attention to the medical history and any previous treatments carried out by referring veterinarians. After a thorough examination of the patient, a comprehensive diagnostic work-up must usually be initiated, which depends on the complexity of the problem.
After all findings have been collected and evaluated, a detailed discussion of the therapeutic options will take place with you.
Many examinations and treatments can be performed on an outpatient basis using modern technology (in-house laboratory, ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG, blood pressure measurement, X-ray, endoscopy), depending on the severity of the disease. Should inpatient admission become necessary, your pet will receive continuous care from our team.
In addition, our Department of Internal Medicine offers all common endoscopic examinations including biopsies (rhinoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage, gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy).
