Internal Medicine
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is committed to diagnosing, treating, and monitoring any health condition or disease your pet may have. If your pet is sick, we will help you find the answers to your pet’s medical conditions and improve your pet’s quality of life. Commonly diagnosed medical problems such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and thyroid disease can be treated with the most current medical or surgical protocols.
Our highly trained veterinarians are able to diagnose and treat most of the more complex disorders, including:
- Neurology (stroke, paralysis, neurological disorders)
- Cardiology (hypertension, heart failure, heart murmurs)
- Endocrine (for example, diabetes, thyroid disturbances)
- Critical Care/Urgent Care
- Emergency Care
Diagnosing Your Pet
At West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, we use state of the art diagnostic tools to diagnose your pet, including:
- Digital radiography
- Electrocardiography
- Echocardiography
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasonography
Please see our page entitled Diagnostic Services for more information.
Signs to Watch for in Your Pet
It is common to assume these signs are a normal part of your dog or cat’s aging process; however, they may indicate an underlying disease. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, please give us a call and have your pet evaluated:
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite, decreased appetite
- Weight loss/gain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Increased drinking or urination
- Inappropriate urination or defecation (indoors)
- Limping
- Difficulty rising, walking or climbing stairs
- Itching
- Shaking head
- Foul smelling ears
- Foul breath
- Eye or nose discharge
- Minor cuts
- Wounds that are not healing
- Confusion, disorientation, anxiety, or changes in sleep patterns
- New lumps or bumps
- Any other sudden or progressive change you note in your pet’s attitude or behaviors
We know you want the very best medical treatment for your pet, especially when they are hurt or ill, and we will communicate with you every step of the way so that you are able to make the best health care decision for your pet. Please call us today if your pet is not feeling well or if you have any questions about your pet’s chronic disease.
