{"id":4548,"date":"2015-09-01T21:08:58","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T21:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vmc\/hixson-lied-small-animal-hospital\/specialty-care\/internal-medicine\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:23:53","slug":"internal-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vmc\/small-animal\/specialty-care\/internal-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Internal Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The Internal Medicine Service at Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care for pets grappling with intricate diseases impacting different organ systems.\u00a0Our team comprises\u00a0board-certified internal medicine<\/a> faculty, residents<\/a>, interns<\/a>, technicians<\/a>, and veterinary students<\/a>\u00a0collaborating seamlessly to deliver cutting-edge diagnostics and unparalleled care for your beloved pet.<\/p>\n

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Our team is expertly trained in diagnosing and treating a diverse array of diseases that impact both cats and dogs. These encompass conditions affecting the hematologic and endocrine systems, as well as ailments targeting the intestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts. Working hand-in-hand with the other specialized services at Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital, we harness state-of-the-art knowledge and technologies to ensure optimal care for your cherished pet.<\/p>\n

Given the intricate nature of many of the conditions we address, often involving multiple organ systems, it’s common for our patients to necessitate hospitalization during the diagnostic and treatment processes. In addition to a comprehensive range of blood and urine tests, our service offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including:<\/p>\n