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Veterinary Medical Specialists of Pittsburgh, Inc. offers a wide range of services, some of which are provided below (click on available links for more information). Our primary diagnostic tool is the knowledge and expertise our doctors possess from advanced training and experience with a wide variety of critical, complicated, and chronic diseases. We attempt to provide both a diagnosis and treatment as quickly and efficiently as possible. As a result, early referral of non-routine cases to VMS often saves both money and precious time. Our ultimate goal is to improve and extend your pet’s quality of life.
Diagnosis and Management of Diseases, Including:
Cancer / Neoplasia
Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma
Mast Cell Tumor
Osteosarcoma
Hemangiosarcoma
Fibrosarcoma / Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Transitional Cell Tumor
Multiple Myeloma
Adrenal Tumor
Nasal Tumor
Liver Tumor
. . . and many other carcinomas, sarcomas, and round cell tumors
Cardiovascular
Arrhythmia
Congenital and Acquired Heart Murmurs
Congestive Heart Failure
Feline Aortic Thromboembolism (Saddle Thrombus)
Heartworm
Pericardial Effusion
Pulmonary and Systemic Hypertension
Syncope (Fainting)
Coagulopathy / Clotting Disorders (Bruising / Bleeding)
Hemophilia
Platelet Disorders
Rodenticide Toxicity (Rat Poison: Warfarin, Coumadin)
Von Willebrands Disease
Endocrine / Hormonal
Adrenal - Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease)
- Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Insipidus (Central and Nephrogenic)
Hypercalcemia (Hyperparathyroidism, Lymphoma, Renal Failure, Idiopathic)
Hypoglycemia (Insulinoma)
Thyroid - Hyperthyroidism (cats)
- Hypothyroidism (dogs)
Gastrointestinal
Chronic Diarrhea and Vomiting
- Dietary Allergy, Intolerance, and Indiscretion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Infections / Parasite
Hepatitis
Immune-mediated
Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA / AIHA)
Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Evan’s Syndrome
Polyarthropathy / Joint Disease
Infectious
Fungal (Blastococcus, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus, Histoplasma)
Tick-Borne (Lyme, Ehrlichia, Bartonella, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever)
Viral
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Toxoplasma
Neospora
Babesia
Hemobartonella / Anaplasma
Neurological
Seizures
Renal / Urinary
Stones (Uroliths)
Obstruction (Hydronephrosis, Hydroureter, Urethral Obstruction)
Ectopic Ureters
Incontinence
Infection (UTI / Pyelonephritis)
Renal (Kidney) Failure - Acute and Chronic
Glomerular Disease (Glomerulonephritis / Amyloidosis)
Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS, FLUTD, FIC, sterile cystitis)
Respiratory
Chronic Coughing
Nasal Discharge / Nosebleed (epistaxis)
Pneumonia
Tracheal / Bronchial Collapse
Chronic Bronchitis
Miscellaneous
Hypoalbuminemia / Low Albumin
Hyperglobulinemia / Multiple Myeloma
Diagnostic Procedures Including:
Imaging
Ultrasound
Abdominal
Cardiac (ECHO)
Aspiration, Biopsy, and Centesis
Coming Soon: Contrast Imaging!
Endoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy / Duodenoscopy
Rhinoscopy
Urethroscopy / Cystoscopy / Vaginoscopy
Foreign Body Retrieval
Feeding Tube Placement (PEG, esophagostomy)
Esophageal Stricture Dilation
Radiography (X-ray)
Contrast Radiography
Cystourethrography
Intravenous Urography (IVP)
Barium / Upper GI Series
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Blood Pressure Determination
Bone Marrow Aspiration / Biopsy
6-lead Electrocardiography / ECG / EKG
In-house Laboratory
Acid-Base Status
Blood Gas Analysis
Coagulation Testing / Clotting
Prothrombin Time / PT
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time / APTT
Platelet Evaluation
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time
Complete Blood Count / CBC
Cytology
Electrolytes
Serum Chemistry
Therapeutic Procedures Including:
Oxygen Therapy
Chemotherapy
Parenteral Nutrition / Feeding Tubes
Transfusion Therapy
24-hour Critical Care
Immediate Access to Additional Specialists in:
Surgery
Ophthalmology
Dermatology
. . . for cases requiring additional evaluation.
Information for Referring Veterinarians:
Referral Form
Owner Forms:
Client information form
Client Check in form
Patient History form
Protocols:
Oral Chemotherapy
Chronic Management of Immune Mediated Diseases
The above protocols are provided to facilitate routine follow-up care of patients receiving oral
chemotherapy or chronic management of immune-mediated diseases via their regular veterinarian after
discharge from VMS. Veterinarians are welcome to consult VMS regarding follow-up care of such
cases; however, concerns regarding communication, medical care, and patient safety dictate that
we can not provide treatment recommendations to owners whose pets are not directly under our
supervision.
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