When your pet is facing a complex or hard-to-diagnose condition, standard veterinary care isn’t always enough. That’s where Internal Medicine at COVE Pet Care comes in. It is a specialty devoted to uncovering the underlying cause of your pet’s symptoms and developing tailored treatment plans to help them thrive.
COVE’s Internal Medicine team is led by board-certified specialists — including Dr. Sean Surman, DVM, MS, DACVIM, and Dr. Macy Drinkhouse, VMD, DACVIM-SAIM, CVA — supported by skilled veterinary technicians. This expertise allows COVE to manage complex cases and deliver advanced care that goes beyond routine veterinary services.
What Is Veterinary Internal Medicine?
Veterinary Internal Medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases that affect the internal organs and systems of dogs and cats. This includes conditions of the digestive, urinary, endocrine, immune, liver, kidney, and respiratory systems, often involving chronic or elusive symptoms that require deeper investigation.
At COVE Pet Care, Internal Medicine plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating complex health issues by using advanced tools and tailored evaluation methods to get to the root of the problem.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Tools & Procedures
To provide accurate and timely diagnoses, COVE Internal Medicine offers a range of routine and advanced diagnostics, including:
- Ultrasound imaging — non-invasive visualization of organ size, shape, and texture
- Endoscopy — using a flexible camera to examine internal structures
- Endotracheal washes — evaluating lung conditions
- Ultrasound-guided aspirates & biopsies — collecting tissue samples for further testing
- Feeding tube placement & management — for pets unable to eat due to illness
These tools help the team identify issues that may not show up on routine exams or basic imaging, allowing for faster, more accurate treatment decisions.
Conditions Treated by Internal Medicine
COVE’s Internal Medicine specialists work closely with your primary veterinarian to manage a wide range of medical conditions, such as:
- Diabetes
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Colitis
- Urinary tract issues
- Endocrine disorders
- Autoimmune disease
- Liver & kidney disease
- Potential cancer evaluations
- Hypercalcemia / Hypocalcemia
- Presurgical medical wellness evaluations
By combining clinical expertise with advanced diagnostics, Internal Medicine can help pet families navigate both acute and chronic medical challenges with confidence.
Collaboration & Continuity of Care
Internal Medicine at COVE doesn’t work in isolation. The team collaborates closely with COVE’s emergency department and your pet’s primary care veterinarian to ensure seamless, comprehensive care, whether your pet is referred for a scheduled consultation or seen during an emergency visit.
Why Internal Medicine Matters for Your Pet
Some illnesses can hide beneath the surface, making them difficult to diagnose and manage without specialized tools and training. COVE’s Internal Medicine team brings focused expertise, compassion, and advanced diagnostics to help ensure your pet receives the best possible evaluation and treatment plan in order to help them live happier, healthier lives.
When symptoms don’t add up, specialized care can make all the difference. COVE Pet Care’s Internal Medicine specialists are dedicated to diagnosing complex conditions and supporting your pet’s long-term health.
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