Edmonton West Animal Hospital & Spay/Neuter Centre
Our Services

Internal Medicine

Non-surgical treatment for heart, kidney, diabetes, and other complex medical conditions.

Systemic

Evaluation

Diagnostic

Workup

Therapeutic

Management

About This Service

Trusted Internal Medicine in Edmonton

When something's going on inside your pet's body that isn't obvious from the outside: unexplained weight loss, low energy, a cough that won't quit, drinking more water than usual. Internal medicine is where we dig deeper. It's the side of veterinary care focused on figuring out what's happening inside, often treating it medically rather than through surgery.

Veterinarian performing a thorough internal medicine examination on a dog

The tricky part about internal disease is that it rarely stays in one lane. A kidney issue can show up as changes in appetite. A thyroid problem can look like a behavior change. That's why we look at the whole picture instead of chasing one symptom at a time, connecting the dots across organ systems until we land on what's actually going on, then building a treatment plan around it.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Care for Your Pet

We see and manage a wide range of internal conditions, including:

  • 01Cancer: Diagnosis and ongoing management
  • 02Endocrine disorders: Disorders like diabetes mellitus and Cushing's disease
  • 03Dermatologic conditions: Skin issues tied to internal causes
  • 04Respiratory disease: Anything affecting the nose, airways, or lungs
  • 05Gastrointestinal disease: Stomach and intestinal issues
  • 06Hematologic disease: Blood-related disorders
  • 07Urinary tract disease
  • 08Immune-mediated disease: When the immune system turns against the body's own tissue
  • 09Infectious disease
  • 10Hepatic disease: Liver conditions
  • 11Neurological disease: Issues involving the brain, spinal cord, or nerves
  • 12Kidney disease
  • 13Heart disease
Veterinarian performing a gentle abdominal ultrasound on a cat
Why It Matters

Finding the Real Cause

If your pet isn't quite themselves and nothing seems obviously wrong, that's often exactly when an internal medicine workup matters most. We'll typically start with bloodwork and imaging, and sometimes a biopsy or endoscopy, to get a clear answer rather than guessing. Our goal is always the same: find the real cause, not just manage what's visible on the surface.

Talk to Our Veterinary Team

Call or text (780) 488-0124 if your pet has unexplained symptoms or needs a more detailed medical workup.