Internal Medicine

We’re here for when detective work is required to establish a diagnosis

If your pet is suffering from clinical problems that are not obviously surgical they may be treated by our Internal Medicine team. These conditions include vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drinking, malaise, weight loss or gain, anaemia and fever.

The Internal Medicine team are the detectives who work to establish a diagnosis. Once we understand your pet’s illness we can then discuss options and tailor a treatment plan to your pet’s individual needs.

Typically, after an initial consultation, a patient will be admitted for further investigation such as blood tests, radiographs, ultrasound or endoscopy. After the tests, unless immediate additional treatment is needed, animals may go home to await results. Sometimes, if a patient is found to have a non-medical disease and, for example, needs surgery or cancer treatment, they may be transferred to another team within the hospital.

Our Internal Medicine team are happy to discuss cases over the telephone with veterinary colleagues, but are unable to discuss cases with owners prior to a formal consultation.

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Internal Medicine at Davies

Ian Battersby, Davies' Head of Internal Medicine explains what to expect when your pet is referred to us.

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Internal Medicine Fact Sheets

In depth information on the different conditions treated by our Internal Medicine team.

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Internal Medicine Case Studies

Read the latest case studies from the Internal Medicine team at Davies Veterinary Specialists.

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Antimicrobial Resistance

Information and resources to download on what we can all do to help combat Antimicrobial Resistance.

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Antimicrobial Resistance Webinar Series

Watch our series of webinars exploring antimicrobial resistance.

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Antimicrobial Resistance Podcast

Head of Internal Medicine, Ian Battersby in conversation with leading veterinary experts in a RCVS podcast.

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Q&A at Davies Podcast - Ask Internal Medicine

Join Ian Battersby in the first of our series of "Q&A at Davies" podcasts.

Out of Hours with Davies Webinars

Our team of veterinary specialists discuss a wide range of topical issues in veterinary medicine.

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Download our Internal Medicine Infographic

Our Internal Medicine team have created an infographic explaining what to expect if a pet is referred to them.

Meet the Team

Ian Battersby

RCVS and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Head of Internal Medicine

BVSc DSAM DipECVIM FRCVS

Julien Bazelle

RCVS and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

DVM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Katherine Clarke

Resident in Internal Medicine

BVSc BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS

Polly Frowde

RCVS and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

MA VetMB DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Patricia Ibarrola

EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

DVM DSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Nerys Lau

Resident in Medicine

Theresa McCann

RCVS and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

BVSc DSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Anna Threlfall

RCVS, EBVS® and American Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

BVSc MVetMed DipACVIM DipECVIM-Ca MRCVS

Nat Whitley

RCVS and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

BVMS PhD CertVC DipACVIM DipECVIM FRCVS

Eva Buresova

Clinician in Internal Medicine and Oncology

DVM MRCVS

Emma Rogers-Smith

Resident in Internal Medicine

BSc(Hons) BA VetMB MRCVS

Dan Thompson

EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

MA VetMB PgCert VPS CertAVP MRCVS DipECVIM-CA

Andrés Salas García

Resident in Medicine

DVM GPCert SAM MRCVS

Leonel Frutuoso

Resident in Internal Medicine

DVM MRCVS

"Amazing place - everyone was brilliant. Receptionists were so friendly and helpful - doctor Theresa was FANTASTIC - she was so thorough - when she said she was going to ring - she did!"

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