In this new section we ask one of our team members a few questions every month so you can get to know us a little better
We will of course start this edition with the founder of our practice, Eric Laarakker:
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Question: “What can you do or give in preparation for a (planned) operation? And after?”
Ask me anything January 31 Lees verder »
Question: “I have 2 young cats and spring is coming. What do you advise for flea and worm prevention?
Ask me anything session January 17 Lees verder »
With PUUR Matatabi the cat gets distraction and rest, which can be beneficial for cats kept indoors or cats that experience many stressful circumstances (exhibition, shelter, travel, vet, etc.).
Question: “What do you recommend for a horse stomach ulcer?” It is very important to find the cause of stomach ulcers. Overall (feed) management is crucial in this regard. But also pain or discomfort elsewhere in the body. In some cases, a (short) treatment with antacids is necessary. The stomach can also be supported with,
Ask me anything session December 20th Lees verder »
Due to the holidays we have changes in our opening hours. We are available until 3 pm on Friday 24 and 31 December. Orders placed via the webshop and paid via Ideal will be processed and shipped up to 12 noon. The other working days you can reach us between 08.30 – 17.00. Happy Holidays!
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Every year it turns out that many animal owners only remember at the first bang that they have an animal with a fear of fireworks, and then it is often already too late. For a large number of animals, the run-up to the New Year and the New Year itself is a major source of
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Question: “What do you recommend for trush (‘rotstraal’)?” ➡ With trush it is of course important to look at the management. Is the horse dry and clean? Treat externally with, for example, Hipposol or Hypozin. If it is persistent or recurring, it is advisable to conduct further research, we often see a disturbed intestinal flora
Ask me anything session 8 November Lees verder »
Recently there was an article in the KFPS Royal Friesian by Eric Laarakker, in which he gives an example of the complete treatment of a tendon injury in a horse. In this case a Frisian of course! Read the article on the Phryso website (this link opens an external webpage).
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Question: “What type of patient does Erik like most for a treatment? People, dogs or horses?”➡️ What a fun question!Eric actually finds every living creature fun and interesting to treat, but if he really has to choose, he still chooses the horses. “Horses are huge mirrors and are so pure. I continue to find that
Ask me anything 26 October Lees verder »
