Internal Medicine at OAESH

At Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital (OAESH), our Internal Medicine team provides expert, compassionate care for pets with complex or chronic health conditions. Using advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques, we focus on identifying the root causes of disease and developing personalized care plans to maintain or improve your pet’s quality of life. Whether your pet is experiencing digestive, respiratory, endocrine, or immune-related issues, our specialists are here to guide you every step of the way.

About Internal Medicine

At Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, our internal medicine specialists focus on diagnosing and managing diseases affecting your pet’s vital systems, including:

• Gastrointestinal: Stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas
• Respiratory: Upper and lower airway conditions
• Endocrine: Thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal disorders
• Urogenital: Kidney, bladder, urinary tract, and reproductive health
• Immune-related diseases: Conditions affecting your pet’s natural defenses

Our ultimate goal is to improve or maintain your pet’s well-being. OAESH’s Internal Medicine service works closely with other specialists and our emergency team to ensure a collaborative approach, providing comprehensive care for even the most challenging cases.

Procedures and Services

We are able to offer a wide range of services on site such as:

• Laboratory Testing: Full in-house laboratory in collaboration with clinical pathologists
• Advanced Imaging: Digital X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans
• Endoscopy: Respiratory and digestive tract evaluation and treatment
• Biopsies: Masses or abnormal tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis
• Lung Wash: Assessment for inflammatory or infectious lung conditions
• Foreign Body Retrieval: Removal of obstructions in the upper gastrointestinal or respiratory tracts
• Balloon Dilation: Treatment for strictures such as esophageal narrowing
• Bone Marrow Analysis: Cytology or biopsy for blood disorders
• Joint Taps: Cytological and bacterial evaluation for joint conditions

These services allow OAESH to provide precise, tailored care for pets with complex medical needs, all under the guidance of experienced internal medicine specialists!