Internal Medicine Department Services

• After Hours

• Bone Marrow Evaluations

• Cardiology/Respiratory

• Critical Care

• Endocrinology

• Endoscopy

• Gastroenterology/ Hepatology

• Immunotherapy

• Infectious Disease

• Medical Consultation

• Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

• Oncology/Hematology

• Radiologic Studies

• Ultrasound

 

Bone Marrow Evaluations

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Mast cell tumors
• Cancer staging

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Cardiology/Respiratory

• Echocardiography with color flow Doppler

• Electrocardiography – 6 lead examination

• Holter and Event cardiac monitors

• Blood pressure evaluation

• Pneumonia therapy

• Management of chronic cough, collapsing trachea, bronchitis, asthma

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Critical Care

• Intensive patient monitoring

• Intensive care/treatment

• Fluid therapy

• Nutritional management

• Blood gas analysis and treatment

• Electrolyte management

• Oxygen therapy

• Pulse oximetry

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Endocrinology

• Diabetes mellitus management

• Thyroid disease

• Adrenal gland disease – Cushing’s, Addison’s disease

• Reproductive disease

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Endoscopy

• Upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations

• Biopsy

• Feeding tube placement

• Foreign body removal

• Balloon dilation of strictures

• Bronchoscopy

• Bronchoalveolar lavage

• Rhinoscopy

• Cystoscopy

• Laparoscopy/thoracoscopy – minimally invasive biopsy

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Gastroenterology/ Hepatology

• Diagnosis of diseases causing vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and
  weight loss

• Chronic bowel disease

• Acute and chronic liver disease/failure

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Immunotherapy

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Infectious Disease

• Feline Leukemia Virus

• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

• Feline Infectious Peritonitis

• Toxoplasmosis

• Tick-borne diseases

• Canine Distemper

• Canine Parvovirus

• Leptospirosis

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Medical Consultation

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

• Treatment options

• Chronic disease management

• Medical emergencies

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Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

• Acute renal (kidney) failure

• Chronic renal failure

• Pyelonephritis

• Diagnosis and management of kidney and bladder stones

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Oncology/Hematology

• Cancer diagnosis

• Cancer consultation

• Chemotherapy

• Bone marrow analysis

• Immune mediated blood disorders

• Immunosuppressive therapy

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Radiologic Studies

• Thoracic and abdominal x rays

• Contrast (dye) studies: gastrointestinal, urogenital, vascular, hepatic (liver)

• Computed Tomography (CT scan)

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Ultrasound

• Abdominal and thoracic sonograms

• Color Flow Doppler

• Guided aspirates and biopsies

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After Hours

Should a problem arise after normal business hours, the Internal Medicine

Department is covered by The Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center at

Long Island Veterinary Specialists. It is always best to call in advance when

possible. However, if problems arise, do not hesitate to bring in your pet

immediately. This facility is staffed 24 hours a day by veterinarians and technicians ready to assist you and your pet.

Your cooperation and understanding will help us focus our energies on

patient care.  We are available to answer any questions you may have

during our daily patient updates.

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