Internal medicine Consultations with our internal medicine veterinary team involve a thorough and detailed evaluation of your pet's overall health, along with addressing the presenting complaint. We utilise a range of diagnostic tests to accurately determine your pet's condition, as well as develop tailored management plans to ensure the optimal outcome for both animal and owner.

Gastrointestinal Disease | Abdominal Ultrasound For Dogs & Cats

Gastrointestinal Disease

We offer comprehensive diagnostics in the investigation of gastrointestinal disease including bloodwork, abdominal ultrasound for dogs and cats, videofluoroscopic swallow studies, gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsy. We also provide fecal microbiota transplants as a treatment option for selected cases of chronic gastrointestinal disease in both cats and dogs.

Respiratory Disease Treatment At GARS Emergency Animal Hospital

Respiratory Disease

We offer investigation for all types of respiratory disease, such as chronic cough, pleural space disease, feline inflammatory airway disease, nasal disease, and aerodigestive disorders. Diagnostic services we provide in the assessment of respiratory disorders include videofluoroscopy, CT scan, rhinoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and bronchoalveolar lavage. For severe cases, our emergency animal hospital is equipped to provide immediate care.

Immune-Mediated Disease | GARS Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialists

Immune-Mediated Disease

We diagnose and treat a variety of immune-mediated diseases, such as Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA), Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA), Vasculitis, and other autoimmune skin disorders. These conditions can be complex, often requiring a thorough history and health assessment with identification of potential triggers. Our team includes veterinary internal medicine specialists with expertise in these conditions.

Urinary Tract Disease Treatment At Geelong Animal Referral Hospital

Urinary Tract Disease

We identify and manage various upper and lower urinary tract conditions. Specialised diagnostics include CT scan for a cat or a dog with excretory urography, ultrasound, retrograde contrast urethrocystogram, cystoscopy, and biopsy. We offer ongoing care for conditions such as chronic kidney disease, feline lower urinary tract disease, incontinence disorders, and subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems.

Neurology At GARS Veterinary Referral Hospital

Neurology

We identify and manage various neurological conditions such as steroid responsive meningitis arteritis (SRMA), seizure disorders, meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO), vestibular disease, neuromuscular junction conditions like myasthenia gravis, and lower motor neuron conditions like polyradiculoneuritis. Diagnostic testing provided includes bloodwork, CT scan, cerebrospinal fluid taps, and specific infectious disease testing.

Infectious Disease Treatment At GARS Animal Emergency Hospital

Infectious Disease

Diagnosing infectious disease requires careful history collection, including travel history, along with a personalised diagnostic and treatment approach. We manage and treat a range of complex infectious diseases, including but not limited to: atypical bacterial infections like Mycobacteria and Leptospirosis, fungal infections like Sinonasal and Systemic Aspergillosis and Cryptococcosis, and viral infections like Feline Infectious Peritonitis. For urgent cases, please contact our animal emergency hospital.

Endocrine Disease Treatment At GARS Hospital For Animals

Endocrine Disease

We identify and manage various endocrine disorders, including Addison’s Disease, Cushing’s disease (Pituitary and Adrenal dependent), Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Insipidus, and Hypo- and Hyperparathyroidism. Diagnostic tools may include blood testing, ultrasound, or CT scan for a dog or a cat.

Haematological Disease | GARS Veterinary Imaging Specialists

Haematological Disease

Diagnostic tools for hematological disease, used in conjunction with blood tests and bone marrow biopsy, include imaging, which is interpreted by our veterinary imaging specialists. Blood transfusions for both dogs and cats are available as needed.
Cardiovascular Disease | GARS Internal Medicine Veterinary Team

Cardiovascular Disease

We identify and manage various heart conditions, from mitral valve disease to congenital heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats, as well as arrhythmias and endocarditis. Our veterinary internal medicine team provides initial heart ultrasound and ECG evaluation, while complete echocardiography can be arranged with a visiting cardiologist or radiologist.

Hepatobiliary Treatment At GARS Veterinary Hospital 24/7

Hepatobiliary

We offer evaluation and management of several liver and biliary diseases, including but not limited to portosystemic shunt, chronic active hepatitis, infectious cholangiohepatitis, gallbladder mucocele, and extrahepatic bile duct obstruction. Diagnostic procedures offered include blood tests, abdominal ultrasound for cats and dogs, cholecystocentesis, liver biopsy, and CT scan.

How we work with you

We champion a collaborative approach to pet care. Our vet specialists work in close partnership with your regular veterinarian to achieve the best possible outcome for your animal.

Consultation and examination

During your appointment at our animal referral hospital, our internal medicine veterinary specialists will perform a detailed examination and discuss your animal’s signs and medical background. They will then advise on the most suitable diagnostic procedures to determine the cause of your animal’s illness.

Diagnostic testing

Our vet referral hospital has a complete array of diagnostic equipment, including state-of-the-art imaging and laboratory tests. This allows us to accurately diagnose a broad spectrum of internal medicine disorders.

Diagnosis results

Following confirmation of a diagnosis, our vet specialists in Melbourne will create an individualised treatment strategy for your animal. This may involve drugs, dietary changes, or other treatments. We will provide continuous support and advice to you and your regular veterinarian throughout your animal’s treatment.

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