Overview The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food and water from the mouth to the stomach. Normally, waves of muscular contractions called peristalsis propel food and water alon... Read more
Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is one of the most common causes of chronic vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs. In most pets the ‘trigger’ of the reaction within the intestin... Read more
Overview Hypoadrenocorticism is a disorder caused by a deficiency of two hormones called cortisol (a stress hormone) and aldosterone (a hormone which regulates the sodium and potassium level... Read more
Overview Immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) occurs when a patient’s own immune system starts to attack the body’s red blood cells (RBCs). When too many red blood cells are d... Read more
Overview Cystoscopy is a procedure that allows specially trained veterinarians to look inside the urinary bladder and the urethra (tube connecting bladder to outside body). It is endoscopy o... Read more
Does your Dog or Cat have a Painful Abdomen? Speak to Your Veterinarian About the Possibility of Pancreatitis What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, which is... Read more
Overview The kidneys have numerous functions that are critical to maintenance of health, including toxin excretion, maintenance of normal blood electrolytes and blood pressure, and ultimatel... Read more
Overview Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs due to insulin deficiency within the body. The name is derived from the Greek words “diabetes,” meaning excessive urination and the Lati... Read more
Overview Immune mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is a disease in which the immune system mounts an inflammatory response within the joints, causing pain, swelling and difficulty walking. In IMP... Read more
A veterinary internal medicine specialist is a veterinarian who has completed advanced training in internal medicine (including an internship and residency) following graduation from their v... Read more
