Sometimes, your family veterinarian needs extra support – especially when your pet’s symptoms don’t point to a clear cause. That’s where a veterinary internist comes in. At BluePearl Glendale, our internal medicine specialists help diagnose and manage complex or chronic illnesses in dogs and cats.
What is a veterinary internist?
Internists are veterinarians with advanced training in:
- Diagnostic imaging
- Infectious diseases
- Immune-mediated conditions
- Endocrine and hormonal disorders
- Kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal issues
- Respiratory or urinary tract disease
They’re like medical detectives – digging deeper to find answers and create a clear treatment path.
When your pet might need an internist.
Your vet may refer you to BluePearl Glendale if your pet:
- Has ongoing vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss
- Isn’t responding to treatment for chronic illness
- Has abnormal bloodwork or imaging results
- Needs advanced diagnostics like ultrasound, endoscopy, or biopsy
- Has a condition that’s progressing despite care
- Requires long-term disease management
How internal medicine can help.
Internists offer:
- Comprehensive diagnostics with specialty tools
- Second opinions on tough or uncertain cases
- Close collaboration with your primary veterinarian
- Individualized treatment plans and long-term care support
- Coordination with other BluePearl services (surgery, oncology, etc.)
We focus on giving you and your pet clear answers – not just temporary fixes.
Understanding veterinary internal medicine at BluePearl Glendale — FAQ.
A veterinary internist is a veterinarian who has received advanced training in diagnosing and managing complex or chronic illnesses in pets. At BluePearl Glendale, our internists are skilled in areas such as diagnostic imaging, infectious diseases, immune-mediated conditions, and endocrine and hormonal disorders. They also specialize in addressing kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal issues, as well as respiratory or urinary tract diseases. Think of internists as medical detectives who delve deeper into your pet's health issues to uncover the root cause and develop a clear treatment plan.
Your family veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary internist at BluePearl Glendale if your pet is experiencing ongoing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss that do not have a clear cause. If your pet is not responding to treatment for a chronic illness, has abnormal bloodwork or imaging results, or requires advanced diagnostics like ultrasound, endoscopy, or biopsy, an internist can provide the necessary expertise. Additionally, if your pet has a condition that is progressing despite care or requires long-term disease management, consulting an internist can be beneficial.
Internal medicine specialists at BluePearl Glendale offer comprehensive diagnostics using specialty tools to accurately identify your pet's health issues. They provide second opinions on challenging or uncertain cases and work closely with your primary veterinarian to ensure cohesive care. Internists develop individualized treatment plans and offer long-term care support, coordinating with other BluePearl services such as surgery and oncology when needed. The focus is on providing you and your pet with clear answers and effective solutions, rather than temporary fixes, to improve your pet's health and quality of life.
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