General Practice Internal Conditions

Veterinary cardiology involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and lungs.

Dogs and cats can suffer from a range of heart diseases and disorders such as congestive heart failure (CHF), congenital heart defects, cardiac arrhythmias, tumours and more. Even if your dog or cat is free of disease, they can still suffer from age-related changes to the valves of the heart.

With the technology in our in-house veterinary lab, our veterinarians can examine your pet for signs of heart disease and provide a diagnosis of your pet's condition, along with treatment recommendations.

This is a branch of veterinary medicine that protects reproductive health, prevents and controls reproductive diseases, and promotes animal husbandry.

At Arnprior Animal Hospital, we understand the financial investment and personal commitment that go into breeding animals. If your animal is experiencing reproductive difficulties, our veterinarians will use the diagnostic tools at our hospital to pinpoint the specific issue.

Once we've determined what is going on with your pet's reproductive system, we can provide a treatment plan aimed at helping resolve the issue.

Immunology is the branch of veterinary medicine that studies cells, tissues and organs responsible for detecting foreign agents (antigens) and triggering the defensive action of the immune system.

The immune system doesn't always work effectively, leading to immune-mediated disorders. Some common immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies and skin diseases.

Pulmonary disorders affect the respiratory system, which is responsible for delivering oxygen to the body and eliminating waste gases such as carbon dioxide. Since dogs and cats don't sweat the way people do, their respiratory system is also responsible for regulating their body temperature. When issues arise with this important system, your dog or cat can develop a number of disorders.

In dogs, common pulmonary disorders include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), canine distemper virus, pneumonia, and lung tumours.

In cats, asthma, bronchitis, parasitic worms, bacterial infections, and viruses are some of the most common pulmonary issues our veterinarians see.

Gastroenterology focuses on disorders of your pet’s stomach and intestines, known as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These can interfere with your dog or cat's ability to digest food properly and absorb nutrients.

Cats and dogs experiencing GI problems often show symptoms such as blood in the stool, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, gas, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

Veterinary oncology is the area of veterinary medicine responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and tumours. The ultimate goal of this branch of veterinary science is to extend and enhance the quality of life of dogs and cats with cancer.

Treatment for cancer uses similar methods doctors use to treat cancer in people. These include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, and more.

Urology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, tubes that carry urine to the bladder, and the urethra, which removes urine from the body.

Urologic issues such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) in cats are common disorders that our veterinarians diagnose and treat.

Endocrinology is the study of the glands and hormones and the disorders that can result from these not functioning properly.

When a dog or cat's endocrine system isn't working correctly, symptoms such as skin problems, hypothyroidism, and poor coat condition can become evident.

Veterinary neurology is a branch of internal medicine that encompasses conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, as well as neuromuscular dysfunction. Common neurological disorders our vets see in dogs and cats include seizures, IVDD, and tumours.