At AniCura, they go for the best, professional and loving care for your pet. From specialist care to vaccinations. The expert vets are always there for you and your pet. Your pet's best interests come first at AniCura.
Who from AniCura Tilburg are we talking to today? 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 been surrounded by animals all
my life. Helping animals was instilled in me from an early age.
In addition, I had a medical interest from an early age and
as a child I helped the vet when he/she came by. So veterinary medicine was
right up my alley. It is a very broad profession. Every day is different and
every patient is different.
The work is both physically and with your head. One day you
are an internist, the next day a psychologist or dermatologist.
I have a dog named Flow, he will be 15 soon. It is a cross
between a Basenji and a Greyhound. Which greyhound breed that is exactly
remains a mystery, because he comes from the shelter.
In addition, I have 4 guinea pigs named Obi, Yoda, Chewy and
Grogu. I adopted them at the guinea pig shelter. These 3 ladies and gentlemen
are now 5, 5, 4 and 2 years old and provide even more coziness in the house.
I have been surrounded by animals all my life so helping animals has been instilled in me at an early age
What particularities do you often come across? What has struck you the most?
The patients we often encounter are no longer so special to us. We often see vomiting, diarrhoea, or itching and skin problems, for example.
What we see slightly less often and yet always remain special are dogs that eat foreign objects. With some regularity, we have to operate on dogs to remove something from their stomach or intestinal tract, because something has become stuck.
Beforehand, it is often a surprise what we are going to take out. It ranges from satay sticks, bath ducks, and dog toys to socks, handkerchiefs, baby bibs and pants.
And what particularities in cats?
We sometimes see cats that make crazy movements with their
head and throat and produce strange noises. It seems as if they are trying to
vomit, but that doesn't really work.
These are often cats where a blade of grass is stuck in the
nose and/or pharynx. Cats sometimes like to eat grass if they have some stomach
problems. Or the owner has offered them cat grass himself.
If this gets stuck, it causes a lot of irritation in the
nose and throat and it often can't get out.
We then have to subject the cat to a throat inspection under
anesthesia and try to remove the blade of grass with a hook and grabber.
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 cat grass. If it gets stuck then it causes a lot of irritation
Always wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the operating theatre or treatment plaza?
An open day is planned on Saturday 25 May at AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Tilburg.
The vets will be happy to show you around and introduce you to their daily work.
Did you know that the animal ambulance will also drop by? Drop by and take a look behind the scenes at these top vets who are always ready to help your dear friends!
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