Internal Medicine Services

Understanding Your Pet’s Health Inside and Out

If your pet’s medical condition is complex or challenging to diagnose, your primary care veterinarian may refer you to a board-certified internal medicine specialist (internist). These veterinarians have advanced training and expertise in understanding how your pet’s internal organs and systems function—and what happens when something goes wrong.

Our internal medicine team is skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of serious and chronic conditions involving the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, lungs, and endocrine system, among others. Using advanced diagnostics, such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and specialized laboratory testing, our internists work to identify underlying issues and create targeted treatment plans tailored to your pet’s specific needs.

The Internal Medicine Conditions We See at Oradell Animal Hospital

At OAH, our internal medicine specialists provide advanced diagnostic testing and treatment for a wide array of acute and chronic conditions, including:

  • Autoimmune disease
  • Blood disorders
  • Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
  • Endocrine (hormone) disorders
  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Immune system disorders
  • Infectious disease
  • Liver disease
  • Pancreatic disease
  • Respiratory tract disorders
  • Suspected cancer
  • Tick-borne disease
  • Unexplained weight loss or fever
  • Urinary tract disorders

The Internal Medicine Services We Provide

After your pet’s initial consultation, which includes a comprehensive physical exam, additional diagnostic testing may be needed. We’re equipped with today’s latest diagnostic resources, including:

  • Cystoscopy to look inside the urethra and bladder
  • Endoscopy to examine the upper GI tract and perform biopsies
  • Fine-needle aspiration and/or tissue biopsy
  • Laparoscopic biopsies for minimally invasive tissue sampling
  • Rhinoscopy (to examine inside the nose)

Internal Medicine Treatment Options

Once your pet’s condition is diagnosed, we’ll discuss all available treatment options with you and agree on a treatment plan tailored to your pet’s individual needs as well as your preferences and financial parameters. This may include:

  • Medication (short or long term)
  • Feeding tube placement
  • Surgery
  • Referral and collaboration with another veterinary specialist (a cardiologist or oncologist, for example) if more in-depth evaluation and specialized treatment is needed
  • Referral back to your primary care veterinarian for ongoing care and management

We Collaborate with Your Primary Care Veterinarian

At Oradell Animal Hospital, your primary care veterinarian is a key member of your pet’s care team. Since they will often manage your pet’s ongoing medical care, we keep him or her fully informed of your pet’s condition and any treatment we provide.

At OAH, You Also Have Access to a Team of Other Specialists

Our internal medicine service works closely with our cardiology, neurology/neurosurgery, oncology, surgery, pain management, and rehabilitation specialists.

So if your pet needs even more specialized care, it’s available quickly and seamlessly.

Get to Know Your Pet's Internal Medicine Team

Deborah Hall, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

John Lucy, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Max Randolph, DVM

Leah Soderman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Dara Zerrenner, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

Questions?

We’re here to help. Call us at 201-262-0010 or visit our FAQ page for quick answers to common pet owner questions.

If you are a veterinarian and would like to refer a patient, please visit our referral portal.

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