Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty
Overview
Dogs and cats may be referred to our Internal Medicine Service for a wide range of complex medical conditions affecting the internal organs, including gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine diseases, kidney and urinary tract conditions, respiratory diseases, immune-mediated disorders, and infectious diseases. These conditions require specialized veterinary care to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet’s overall health.To accurately diagnose and treat these issues, we offer a range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services tailored to each patient’s specific needs:
Fluoroscopy: A safe, non-invasive, and pain-free imaging technique that provides real-time video x-rays of internal organs and structures. This allows us to capture, monitor, and analyze body functions while they are in motion.
Endoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure that uses specialized video cameras to evaluate internal structures, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and more.
Cystoscopy: A diagnostic technique used to assess urinary tract health, helping to identify and manage various bladder and urethral conditions in pets.
Computed Tomography (CT): An advanced imaging method that provides detailed cross-sectional views of internal structures, assisting in the accurate diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions.
Our Internal Medicine Service collaborates with other specialty departments within our hospital to ensure a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to your pet’s care, delivering tailored treatment plans to improve their health and quality of life.
Meet The Doctor
Dr. Nicole Guma
DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Nicole Guma is a staff internal medicine specialist at Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty. Dr. Guma grew up on Long Island in NY. She attended veterinary school at Cornell University and graduated in 2005. Following graduation she pursued a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Affiliated Animal Care in Chesapeake, VA. She completed a dual residency in internal medicine and emergency/critical care at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates and became board certified in critical care in 2010 and board certified in internal medicine in 2011. She worked as a staff criticalist at VCA SouthPaws from 2011-2014. Nicole and her husband Ethan have lived all over the country due to her husband’s military career but they are happy to be settled in the DC/Annapolis area. They have two dogs, two cats and two beautiful children.
Meet The Doctor
Dr. Jean Ferreri
DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Jean Ferreri is a NYC native and completed her veterinary studies at Cornell University. Dr. Ferreri brings extensive experience, including a small animal internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania and nearly 15 years at BluePearl Veterinary Specialists. Her special interests include endocrine, gastrointestinal, and hepatic disorders, as well as geriatric patient care. In her free time, Dr. Ferreri enjoys traveling, theater, gardening, and has recently started learning the practice of Tai Chi. She shares her home with three cats, and we are confident that her love for pets will make her an excellent addition to our community.
Meet The Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Harrison
DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Jennifer Harrison earned her undergraduate animal science and veterinary degrees from Cornell University. Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Harrison worked in general practice in Massachusetts for one year. She then moved to Cambridge, England where she completed a small animal rotating internship at a private practice. This was followed by an internal medicine internship at Coral Springs Animal Hospital in Florida before she completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Harrison loves all aspects of internal medicine but has special interests in respiratory, hepatic, and hematologic disorders. She shares her home with her husband, daughter, son, and two cats. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking, and baking.
