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Internal Medicine: Understanding and Treating Your Pet's Complex Conditions

At Tarka Vets, our internal medicine service is dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the internal organs and systems of your pet. This specialised field focuses on understanding the complex interplay of various bodily systems to pinpoint the root cause of illness and develop effective, tailored treatment plans.

Our experienced veterinary team combines advanced diagnostic capabilities with extensive medical knowledge to manage a wide array of non-surgical conditions. We are committed to unravelling complex cases, providing compassionate care, and improving your pet's quality of life.

Common Internal Medicine Conditions We Routinely Manage:

Our vets have a wealth of experience in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of internal diseases. The most common conditions we manage routinely include:

  • Endocrine Disorders:

    • Diabetes Mellitus: Management of blood sugar imbalances through insulin therapy and dietary adjustments.

    • Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism): Diagnosis and long-term medical management of excessive cortisol production.

    • Thyroid Disease: Diagnosis and treatment of both overactive (hyperthyroidism, common in cats) and underactive (hypothyroidism, common in dogs) thyroid glands.

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders:

    • Chronic Vomiting and Diarrhoea: Investigating and managing persistent digestive issues, including inflammatory bowel disease, food sensitivities, and malabsorption syndromes.

    • Liver Disease: Diagnosis and medical management of various liver conditions, including hepatitis, liver failure, and metabolic disorders.

    • Pancreatitis: Treatment of inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic.

  • Kidney Disease (Renal Disease):

    • Diagnosis, staging, and long-term management of acute and chronic kidney failure, focusing on slowing progression and improving quality of life.

  • Respiratory Disorders:

    • Diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the lungs and airways, such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and collapsing trachea.

  • Haematologic (Blood) Disorders:

    • Investigation and treatment of conditions affecting blood cells and clotting, including anaemia, thrombocytopenia, and certain types of leukaemia.

  • Immune-Mediated Diseases:

    • Diagnosis and management of disorders where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, such as immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) or inflammatory polyarthritis.

  • Infectious Diseases:

    • Identification and treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections that affect internal organs.

  • And so many others! Our expertise extends to a vast range of other complex conditions, including urinary tract disorders (beyond simple infections), certain types of cancer requiring medical management, and more.

Our approach involves a thorough diagnostic process, often utilising our advanced in-house laboratory and diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound), followed by a tailored treatment plan. We are committed to ongoing communication with you, ensuring you are fully informed and involved in every step of your pet's care. If your pet is experiencing unexplained symptoms or a chronic illness, our internal medicine service is here to provide the answers and treatment they need.