Internal Medicine

When your cat or dog has an especially complex medical issue, your primary care veterinarian may refer you to a board-certified internal medicine specialist. With advanced training in how your pet’s internal systems work, these specialists are highly proficient in diagnosing and treating the most serious conditions that can affect the entire body.

MarQueen’s board-certified internist is trusted by an ever-growing number of Greater Roseville’s general practice veterinarians and pet parents to provide a fast, accurate diagnosis and prompt, effective treatment for a wide range of complicated ailments.

The conditions we see

At MarQueen, our internal medicine specialists have the knowledge and equipment to provide sophisticated diagnostic testing and treatment for a wide array of acute and chronic conditions, including:

Chronic coughing
Chronic sneezing or nasal discharge
Chronic vomiting and diarrhea
Endocrine disease:
- Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease)
- Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Pituitary disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal masses
Fever of unknown origin
Gastrointestinal disorders and foreign bodies
Infectious disease:
- Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic
- Tick-borne disease

Immune mediated disease:
- Immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)
- Immune mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
Kidney disease
Management of multiple chronic disease processes
Pancreatitis
Respiratory disorders
Unexplained weight loss
Urinary tract disorders

The internal medicine services we provide

After a thorough physical exam during your pet’s initial consultation, additional diagnostic testing may be recommended. We’re equipped with today’s latest diagnostic resources, including:

Advanced imaging such as x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, and fluoroscopy
Abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, arthrocentesis, or pericardiocentesis (removal of fluid from in or around the abdomen, lungs, joints, or sac around the heart)
Bronchoscopy to examine the lungs and airways
Bronchoalveolar lavage to obtain fluid samples from the airways and air sacs
Colonoscopy
Cystoscopy to look inside the urethra and bladder
Fine-needle aspiration and/or tissue biopsy
Gastroduodenoscopy to examine the upper GI tract and perform biopsies
Minimally invasive foreign body removal from the nose or gastrointestinal tract
Rhinoscopy to examine inside the nose

Minimally invasive video scoping techniques offered at MarQueen include rhinoscopy, laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and cystoscopy.

Once your pet’s condition is diagnosed, we’ll discuss all the treatment options with you and agree on a treatment plan tailored to your pet’s individual needs.

We collaborate with your primary care veterinarian

At MarQueen, your regular veterinarian is an integral member of your pet’s care team. Since they will often manage your pet’s ongoing medical care, we keep them fully informed of your pet’s condition and any treatment we provide.

At MarQueen, you also have a team of other specialists at your service

Our internal medicine service works closely with our oncology, surgery, cardiology, radiology, and emergency/critical care specialists. So if your pet needs even more specialized care, it’s available quickly and seamlessly.

If you have questions or would like to make a referral or schedule a consultation with MarQueen’s Internal Medicine service, simply call us at 916-757-6600.