Pet Internal Medicine

It's our goal to provide your pets with the best veterinary care so they live long, healthy lives.

Comprehensive Internal Medicine for Dogs and Cats

Belle Meade Animal Hospital is a general practice veterinary hospital that provides advanced internal medicine care for your pet using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. From routine checkups to treatment of chronic conditions, our internal medicine services will help keep your dog or cat happy and healthy. Every member of our team is committed to helping you make the very best decisions for your pet’s health and wellness.

We provide all areas of internal medicine, including:

Cardiology
Ophthalmology
Neurology
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Orthopedic surgery
Oncology
Endocrinology

Managing Chronic Conditions in Pets

If your pet is diagnosed with a chronic condition such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, or thyroid disease, we will closely monitor your pet to help manage his or her condition. As we monitor your pet’s chronic condition, our veterinarians can recommend adjustments to his or her diet, changes in medications and treatments, and create a specialized monitoring schedule. For more information about our internal medicine and care for chronic conditions, please call us at (615) 247-6984.

Signs of an Underlying Condition in Your Pet

The following signs may indicate underlying disease. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, please give us a call right away:

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