Pet Chronic Disease Management
in Rocky Mount

Some health conditions require more than occasional visits. Chronic illnesses often develop gradually and require ongoing care, monitoring, and thoughtful adjustments over time. The veterinarians at Coats Veterinary Hospital work closely with you to help manage long-term conditions and support your pet in living a comfortable, active life.

Chronic disease management is a partnership in wellness care. Our veterinary team takes the time to understand your pet’s condition, monitor changes, and create a care plan tailored to their needs and your lifestyle. As those needs evolve, we can adjust treatment and monitoring to help maintain your pet’s quality of life.

Getting to the Bottom of the Problem

Understanding what is causing your pet’s symptoms is an important first step in managing chronic illness. Our veterinarians use diagnostic tools, such as digital X-rays and ultrasound, to evaluate health concerns and monitor changes over time.

• Digital X-rays capture detailed images of bones and internal structures, helping identify issues like arthritis, masses, or changes in organ size. 
• Ultrasound provides real-time imaging of soft tissues and organs, offering a closer look at the heart, liver, kidneys, bladder, and more.
  

Ongoing diagnostics may be recommended to manage chronic conditions. These tools enable our veterinary team to track progress, identify changes early, and make informed treatment decisions.

Partnering with Local Specialists

• Animal Eye Care
• TVSS – Tarheel Veterinary Surgical Specialists
• Blue Pearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital
• NC State Veterinary Hospital
• Quartet Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
• Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospitals

Some conditions benefit from additional expertise. Coats maintains relationships with local specialty referral hospitals and can help coordinate referrals when advanced care or specialized treatment is recommended.

Our team will work closely with referral specialists to ensure your pet receives the seamless support and care they need.

Treatment Plans Tailored to Your Pet

Depending on your pet’s condition, treatment plans may include:

• Medications or injectable treatments that may help manage symptoms over time
• Acupuncture to support comfort and mobility, particularly for pets with arthritis
• Ongoing monitoring and diagnostic testing
• Palliative care focused on comfort and quality of life

Managing chronic illness often involves a multimodal approach, combining different treatments and therapies to support your pet’s health and comfort.

Your veterinarian will work with you to develop a plan that supports your pet’s needs while also aligning with your goals as a caregiver.