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Internal Medicine is a distinct branch of specialty veterinary care encompassing infectious disease and disease prevention, neurology, neonatal and geriatric medicine, as well as respiratory, ophthalmic and cardiac disease. In other words, Internal Medicine encompasses not just the internal organs, but also many "odd and obscure" conditions. Although most equine veterinarians practice some internal medicine each day, specialization in this discipline can allow a better in-depth assessment of many diseases or processes. Montana Equine is proud to provide true internal medicine specialty services, quite exceptional in our region. For example, we are well-equipped to routinely perform the following procedures, among others:
High-detail Video Endoscopy
- Upper/Lower Respiratory Exams
- Gastric Endoscopy (stomach)
High-detail Digital Ultrasound
- Full Abdominal Exams
- Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiology)
- Liver and Kidney Exams (Incl. ultrasound-guided biopsies)
- Tendon, Ligament and Joint Exams
Neonatal Intensive Care
- High-detail Ultrasound
- Continuous rate Infusions
- Immune Therapies
Neurologic Exams
- Spinal Fluid Sampling
- Myelograms
Ophthalmology (eyes), Dermatology (skin), Endocrinology
Respiratory Exams
- Thoracic Ultrasound
- Trans-tracheal wash
- Broncho-Alveolar Lavage
Oncology (Cancer Care)
- Skin Tumors
- Internal Cancer Detection
- Advanced diagnostics
- Chemotherapy and Immune-Modulation Treatments
Dental Exams
- Routine Dental Care
- Point, Hook, Step and Wave reductions
- Gentle Geriatric Dentistry
- Periodontal Therapy
- Dental Radiography
- Standing Extractions
We work hard to provide a broad range of modalities to minimize disease and maximize health. In fact, Dr. Heidmann is currently the ONLY board-certified equine internal medicine specialist practicing in our state. We're proud to provide advanced, progressive equine medicine to you and your horse...no matter how unusual the condition, there are often strategies available to us as specialists which can help with unusual and hard-to-characterize conditions. In addition to offering in-depth, thorough internal medicine examinations, our team stands ready 24/7 to help in the full range of emergency medical situations. Please call 406-285-0123 to reach us during emergencies, any time of day or night. During regular business hours, we are also available for questions and consultations at 406-285-0123.
Click on the link below to learn more about last year's Equine Herpes Virus outbreak:
Press Release: Montana State Vet Reports First Case of Equine Herpes Virus (June 11, 2011)
