When your pet isn’t feeling like themselves and the reason isn’t obvious, that’s where veterinary internal medicine comes in. Diagnosing a complex health issue means piecing together everything we know about your pet—their lifestyle, medical history, clinical signs, lab results, and imaging—to build a complete picture of what’s going on.
At Belleview West Animal Hospital, Dr. Ross Barnard and our team have the experience and in-house diagnostic technology to thoroughly and accurately evaluate your pet’s condition. Whether your pet needs advanced treatment, ongoing disease management, or a referral to a veterinary specialist, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.
Conditions We Diagnose and Manage
Internal medicine covers a wide range of conditions that affect your pet’s organs and body systems. Some of the issues we commonly evaluate and treat include:
- Diabetes and endocrine disorders
- Thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism in cats, hypothyroidism in dogs)
- Acute and chronic kidney disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders
- Liver disease and hepatitis
- Respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia
- Infectious diseases
- Anemia and blood disorders
- Fever of unknown originÂ
Our Diagnostic Approach
Because pets can’t tell us how they’re feeling, arriving at the right diagnosis often takes a combination of tools and clinical expertise. Our in-house diagnostics laboratory and advanced imaging capabilities—including digital X-rays, ultrasound, and electrocardiography—allow us to run tests and review results the same day, so we can start your pet on a treatment plan sooner rather than later.
For chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease, we work closely with you to develop a long-term management plan tailored to your pet’s needs and your family’s lifestyle. We believe in keeping you informed and involved, because the best outcomes happen when we’re working together.
If your pet is dealing with a health concern that needs a closer look, call Belleview West Animal Hospital at (303) 979-1090 to schedule an appointment.