Veterinary Internal Medicine

Dogs and cats can suffer from heart conditions just like we can. At Country Meadows Pet Hospital, we are equipped with the technology and diagnostic tests in our in-house vet lab to diagnose your furry friend's condition. Not only can we pinpoint the issue, we will do everything we can to treat the issue and get your pet back to good health.

At Country Meadows Pet Hospital, we understand that there is a great deal of financial and personal investment that goes into maintaining a successful breeding program. If your dog or cat is struggling with reproductive issues it can result in lost income and overwhelming stress. Our team works hard to diagnose these types of issues and offer appropriate treatment options to help resolve them. 

The immune system is a marvelous thing. It is responsible for detecting foreign invaders or abnormal cells and beginning defensive action to protect the health of your pet. That is all well and good, until it stops working the way it should. If your feline or canine companion's immune system is struggling to protect them, they may be suffering from an immune-mediated disorder.

Some of the most common immune-mediated disorders seen by our veterinarian include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, allergies, and skin diseases.

The respiratory system's primary goal is to deliver oxygen throughout your dog or cat's body and remove waste gases such as carbon dioxide. You may not realize, however, that because your dog or cat doesn't sweat the same way we do, their respiratory system is also in charge of regulating their body temperature.

In dogs, common pulmonary disorders include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), canine distemper virus, pneumonia, and lung tumours.

In cats, asthma, bronchitis, parasitic worms, bacterial infections, and viruses are some of the most common pulmonary issues our vets see. 

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are conditions that affect your dog or cat's stomach and intestines. They result in issues digesting food properly and absorbing much-needed nutrients.

Cats and dogs that suffer from GI problems often show symptoms such as blood in stool, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, gas, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

Cancer is not just a reality for people. Our companions can develop many of the same types of cancer that we can. Early diagnosis is the key to positive outcomes when it comes to veterinary oncology as many types of cancer have effective treatment options. These include a combination of surgeries, therapies, and other methods.

Our canine companions most often develop cancers such as mast cell tumours, melanoma, lymphoma, and bone cancer.

The types of cancer most commonly found in cats include lymphoma, feline leukemia virus (FeLV), mammary cancer, and skin cancer.

Veterinary urology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the urinary tract and kidneys of pets. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, tubes that carry urine to the bladder, the bladder, and the urethra that conducts urine out of the body.

Urinary conditions such as UTIs are some of the most common urologic diseases in dogs and cats. This is because it is common for symptoms to go unnoticed until they become severe or even life-threatening.

Hormone production from the endocrine system plays a huge role in your furry friend's overall health and well-being. When the endocrine system isn't working effectively, you may start to notice your dog or cat developing skin problems or poor coat condition.

Veterinary neurology focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain and spinal cord as well as neuromuscular dysfunction. Common neurological disorders our veterinarians see in dogs and cats include seizures, IVDD, and tumours.

At Country Meadows Pet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing each and every patient with the best care possible. When it comes to neurological disorders, it can be beneficial for your pet to be treated by a specialist, so if we feel that advanced care is necessary, we will refer your pet to a veterinary specialist in your area.