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Internal Medicine
Our Veterinary Internal Medicine team are proud to offer specialist level investigation and treatment for a wide variety of problems, including anaemia, bleeding problems, acute or chronic gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, nasal disease, renal and urinary disease, respiratory disease, pyrexia (fever) and a variety of endocrine (hormone) problems. We are also happy to see patients that do not obviously fit into one particular category alone. Management for many cases involves a team approach, involving our other specialist disciplines such as anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and surgery, along with the excellent care provided by our veterinary nurses.
Top 10 conditions:
- Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
- Canine chronic hepatitis
- Feline cholangiohepatitis – neutrophilic/lymphoplasmacytic
- Chronic enteropathies
- Pancreatitis
- Pyrexia of unknown origin
- Endocrinopathies – diabetes mellitus, Addison’s, Cushing’s
- Protein-losing nephropathy/glomerular disease
- Urinary tract infections
- Pleural effusions.
We provide routine appointments Monday to Friday, with appointments available at various times of day to accommodate client needs.
We also offer round-the-clock cover in Internal Medicine, with a clinician always available to manage inpatients and provide support for ongoing cases and to see emergency referrals if appropriate.
The combination of Veterinary expertise and facilities on offer means we are equipped to see a full range of cases, from chronic, stable routine medical conditions to urgent, acutely ill patients.
During a typical consultation we will review clinical history and results of any diagnostics carried out prior to referral, take a detailed history from the owners, carry out physical examination, formulate a problem list, and discuss a plan for diagnostics and therapy with the owners. Many medical cases will be admitted to the hospital for investigations and treatment. Communication throughout this period is key, and owners of hospitalised patients will usually be updated at least twice daily. A discharge report is provided for owners, summarising results to date, treatment required, and an ongoing plan. This report is forwarded to the referring vet on the day the patient goes home, ensuring that they have any important information immediately.
Referring vets are welcome to telephone for case updates at any stage, particularly for patients hospitalised for prolonged periods of time. A full written report comprising final test results and management plan is provided to the referring veterinary surgeon as promptly as possible following discussion with the owners.
We are always happy to see patients again for any required follow-up, allowing us to discuss ongoing treatment and diagnostic test results. Where a return visit to Northwest Veterinary Specialists is not possible then we are equally happy to support the referring practice in managing any follow-up required. In view of the complex nature of some medical problems owners are encouraged to contact us by telephone to provide progress reports and report any concerns. If owners or referring vets are at all concerned, we are always happy to discuss these and to help in any way we can.
Testimonials
What our clients say:
Clare Cawley2024-06-24What a breath of fresh air compared to other referrals we have been in the past with previous dogs, made very welcome and put at ease by Amber and all the reception Team, Rory did an amazing job on removing a slipped disc for our Frenchie, Cammila was just amazing as I was struggling to cope with everything going on, all of the staff here are just so lovely and friendly and extremely helpful, we will be eternally grateful for helping our CoCo xlesley rumney2024-06-21Would highly recommend. Looked after my pet and me at an extremely stressful time.harry mcneil2024-06-08Northwest veterinary sevices Runcorn was from start to finish was a very pleasant experience, from the welcoming receptionist to my meeting with the vet, everything was explained thoroughly and dates set for future operations. 1st class operation and i have no worries because i know my dog is in very good hands.Sam Nicol2024-05-30I attended a 2hr first aid for dogs course here this week. Absolutely wonderful. Such a warm welcome, the course was very professional and the staff were lovely. We had a tour of the site which was extremely impressive, certainly an awful lot of money spent on 'state of the art' facilities including MRI, Oncology, ultrasound, multiple operating theatres and treatment rooms. Too much to list. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. They even supplied drinks and a buffet! I would feel very comfortable having my pet treated here.Mandy Willow2024-05-15Absolutely amazing animal.hospital such friendly staff. The hospital Is immaculate and your little or big one's are under the best Care. Just complete a first aid course which was far far superior to one I did a few years ago with a different local vets. The knowledge is fabulous and informative. Well done every single staff member we met to night from reception, the nurses, customer relations Elliott, the lady offering drinks and more all.made you feel.very welcome. Happy Veterinary nurse month you do a great job and I don't think people realise how much you all do. Thank you.Laserme Chester2024-05-055 start service, excellent everyone
Arranging a Referral or Case Advice
If you are a veterinary professional and would like to make a referral, or require pre-referral advice about a patient, please use the online forms.
