At AniCura, they strive for the best, professional, and loving care for your pet. From specialized care to vaccinations. The expert veterinarians are always there for you and your pet. The well-being of your pet is the top priority at AniCura.
Who from AniCura Tilburg are we talking to today? Please introduce yourself!
My name is Claudia and I have been working as a veterinarian at AniCura since 2015.
I grew up on a farm and have therefore been surrounded by animals my whole life. Helping animals was instilled in me from an early age.
Besides, I have had an interest in medicine from a young age and already helped the veterinarian as a child when he/she came by. Veterinary medicine was therefore completely my thing. It is a very broad field. Every day is different and every patient is different.
The work involves both physical and mental activity. One day you are an internist, the next day a psychologist or dermatologist.
I have a dog named Flow, he will soon be 15. He is a cross between a Basenji and a Greyhound. Which Greyhound breed exactly remains a mystery, because he comes from the shelter.
Besides, I have 4 guinea pigs named Obi, Yoda, Chewy, and Grogu. I adopted them from the guinea pig shelter. These 3 ladies and one gentleman are now 5, 5, 4, and 2 years old and bring even more coziness to the house.
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life, so helping animals has been instilled in me from an early age.
What special features do you often encounter? What has stuck with you the most?
The patients we often encounter are no longer so special to us. We often see vomiting, diarrhea, or for example itching and skin problems.
What we see a little less often and still always find special are the dogs
eating those strange objects. We regularly have to operate on dogs to remove something from their stomach or intestines because something has become stuck.
In advance, it is often a surprise what we will get out of it. It ranges from satay skewers, rubber ducks, and dog toys to socks, handkerchiefs, baby bibs, and underwear.
And what special considerations are there for cats?
We sometimes see cats making strange movements with their head and throat and producing odd sounds. It then seems as if they are trying to vomit, but it doesn't really work.
These are often cats with a blade of grass stuck in the nose and/or throat. Cats sometimes want to eat grass if they have some stomach discomfort. Or the owner has offered them cat grass themselves.
If this gets stuck, it causes a lot of irritation in the nose and throat and the
the cat often can't get it out anymore.
We then have to put the cat under anesthesia for a throat inspection and try to remove the blade of grass with a hook and grasper.
As an owner, you should not let your cat eat grass and therefore not feed cat grass!
You should not let your cat eat grass or feed it cat grass. If it gets stuck, it causes a lot of irritation.
Always wanted to take a look behind the scenes in the operating room or treatment area?
On Saturday, May 25, an open day is scheduled at AniCura Animal Hospital Tilburg.
The veterinarians are happy to give you a tour and introduce you to their daily work.
Did you know that the animal ambulance will also be there? Stop by and take a look behind the scenes with these heroes who are always ready for your beloved pets!
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