- Gastrointestinal issues
- Pancreatic disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney and urinary issues
- Immune mediated diseases
- Infectious disease
- Bone marrow diseases
- Chronic/unexplained illnesses requiring more investigation
- Respiratory diseases
- Endocrine disorders
- Pets with multiple medical issues
Specialists in Internal Medicine are highly trained in diagnosing and treating complex diseases. Our internists are proficient in performing various endoscopic procedures, such as rhinoscopy (scoping of the nose), bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (scoping of the airways), gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsy, foreign body retrieval via endoscopy and cystoscopy (scoping of urethra and urinary bladder), to examine specific areas and collect samples. They also use techniques like arthrocentesis (joint tap), aspirates, biopsies, and bone marrow sampling to gather more diagnostic information. By interpreting this data alongside the clinical signs, our internists create tailored treatment plans for your pet.
Our Internal Medicine team has access to advanced equipment, including on-site ultrasound, digital radiography, CT scans, endoscopy tools, in-house laboratory facilities, and external reference laboratories for comprehensive diagnostics and treatment.
OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST
DR. DINAZ NAIGAMWALLA
DVM, MSC, DIP ACVIM (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist
Originally from Northern Ontario, Dr. Dinaz Naigamwalla graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science, then earned a Master of Science from the University of Toronto investigating the role of nutrition in colon cancer development. After working in cancer research for several years, Dr.Naigamwalla attended Michigan State University where she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
After acquiring her DVM, Dr. Naigamwalla completed a rotating internship at the Ontario Veterinary College, where she subsequently joined the oncology service as a staff veterinarian. She then pursued a small animal internal medicine residency at a referral hospital in Ontario (MOVEH) and was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011.
Dr. Naigamwalla has extensive experience in all areas of internal medicine and has a particular interest in immune mediated disease, infectious disease and gastrointestinal disease. Dr. Naigamwalla has enjoyed teaching and mentoring students, interns and residents throughout her career.
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DR. ZOE RUTLEDGE
DVM, PGC (SAIM)
Residency-Trained Veterinary Internist
Dr. Zoe Rutledge grew up in Toronto before moving to Prince Edward Island, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2021. She remained at AVC to complete both a Small Animal Rotating Internship and a Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, finishing her residency in 2025.
Dr. Rutledge is a residency-trained veterinarian in Small Animal Internal Medicine. She is passionate about fostering strong relationships with her colleagues, clients, and patients. While she enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, her particular interests include endocrinology, hepatobiliary disease, and immune-mediated conditions.
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