Comprehensive Veterinary Examination in Kağıthane
A general examination is not just about listening to the heart and lungs. At Çeliktepe Veterinary Clinic, cats, dogs, budgerigars, and suitable exotic species are examined by evaluating age, breed, lifestyle, dietary habits, and existing complaints together. The aim is to investigate the underlying cause alongside the visible symptom and any risks that have not yet become apparent.
Our clinic operates every day between 09:30 and 22:00. In case of emergencies, you can contact us for support and guidance at any hour of the day.
What is evaluated in a general examination?
- Body weight, condition, and muscle loss
- Temperature, pulse, respiratory and circulatory signs
- Health of eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, and skin
- Heart and lung sounds
- Abdominal area, lymph nodes, and musculoskeletal system
- Changes in appetite, water intake, urine, feces, and behavior
- Vaccinations, parasite treatments, and preventive healthcare plan
What issues does Internal Medicine deal with?
Internal medicine encompasses a wide range of problems such as digestive, respiratory, liver, kidney, urinary tract, hormonal systems, infections, and unexplained weight changes. Vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, loss of appetite, excessive thirst, frequent urination, lethargy, or recurrent fever are not specific to a single disease. Therefore, examination findings are interpreted together with laboratory and imaging results.
Commonly evaluated conditions in cats and dogs
- Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite, weight loss, or obesity
- Kidney and urinary tract problems
- Liver and gallbladder diseases
- Coughing, nasal discharge, and breathing difficulties
- Hormonal diseases such as diabetes and thyroid disorders
- Chronic itching, ear problems, and hair loss
- Multi-organ monitoring in elderly patients
Approach in birds and exotic animals
Budgerigars and many exotic species can hide signs of illness for a long time. Puffing up, becoming quiet, changes in droppings, weight loss, or differences in food consumption are considered early warning signs. Keeping the species safely, weighing them with gram accuracy, and planning appropriate diagnostics are important. For details, you can check our bird veterinarian and exotic animal veterinarian pages.
How is a diagnosis reached?
Not every patient undergoes the same tests. If deemed necessary after the examination, blood count, biochemistry, urine and feces analyses, rapid tests, microscopic evaluation, digital X-ray, or ultrasonography may be planned. Avoiding unnecessary procedures while not delaying necessary diagnostics is our fundamental approach.
When should you seek help without delay?
- Difficulty breathing or cyanosis
- Fainting, seizures, loss of balance
- Repeated vomiting or bloody diarrhea
- Inability to urinate or severe straining
- Sudden swelling in the abdomen and significant pain
- Suspicion of poisoning, trauma, or foreign body
- Loss of appetite lasting 24 hours in cats and dogs; more significant lack of eating in puppies, budgerigars, and exotics
When coming for examination
Bringing medications, previous test results, and any videos of the symptoms with you can facilitate the diagnosis process. The transport box should be safe; budgerigars and small exotics should be protected from drafts. In case of emergency suspicions, consult the clinic before administering medication at home, attempting to induce vomiting, or force-feeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a seemingly healthy animal be examined?
In generally young and healthy patients, at least one check-up per year is usually appropriate. Puppies, seniors, and those with chronic conditions are evaluated more frequently.
Is a blood test always done during the examination?
No. The decision for diagnostics is made based on age, symptoms, and examination findings. While a physical examination may be sufficient for some patients, early laboratory evaluation is important for others.
When is loss of appetite important?
Alongside duration, the patient’s age, species, and accompanying symptoms are determining factors. If there is lethargy, vomiting, pain, respiratory issues, or changes in stool or urine, waiting should not be considered.
Çeliktepe Veterinary Clinic
We combine general examinations, internal medicine, laboratory, and imaging services within the same clinical evaluation around Kağıthane, Çeliktepe, and Gültepe. You can reach us for appointments and emergency guidance through our contact page.
For age and health status-specific follow-up, you can check our Pediatrics and Geriatrics; for weight control and disease-specific diet planning, our Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases services.
This content is for general informational purposes; it does not replace a veterinary examination and patient-specific treatment.
