Reviewed by Dr. Patrik Holmboe

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Dr. Patrik Holmboe

Dr. Patrik Holmboe is an accomplished veterinarian with a passion for leveraging technology and innovation to provide the best possible healthcare for pets. After obtaining his veterinary degree from the University of Melbourne in 2015, Patrik embarked on a diverse professional journey that took him across three continents.

Over a span of five years, he honed his skills as a clinical veterinarian – providing devoted care to companion animals in Australia, Dubai, and the Netherlands. This invaluable experience allowed him to witness firsthand the power of integrating technological advancements into veterinary care.

In 2021, Patrik joined Cooper Pet Care, the Netherlands’ foremost veterinary telemedicine provider, as Head Veterinarian. In this pivotal role he leads all veterinary operations and focuses on optimizing the client experience and ensuring the highest standards of care. His unique combination of expertise in veterinary medicine, technology, and innovation makes him an invaluable asset to the team.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Patrik finds solace in the company of his amazing furry family members: Pepper the cockapoo and Leath the cat. Based in the historic city of Amsterdam, Patrik is dedicated to promoting the integration of digitization and advanced technologies to enhance both the accessibility and quality of animal healthcare. In his leisure time, his hobbies include woodworking, social board games, and hiking.

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The dinner table looks spectacular and your guests have arrived. Once again, your favorite pooch shows you up by scooting their behind across your polished tiles in full view. It’s a floor show you’d prefer to do without. So what’s the cause of this all-too-common kind of behavior?

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“We’ll need to get some blood work done on your pet,” your friendly vet tells you. You may feel reassured that checks will take place but unsure about why they need to happen at all. So, what are vets looking for when they carry out blood tests on your pet?

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All About Toy Safety and Your New Puppy

There are so many doggie toys on the market these days that at times it’s easy to feel you’re buying for a new baby rather than a pampered puppy. Some of these purchases can be both fun and stimulating for your latest arrival. Others, even some that we’ve come to associate with dogs, can be downright dangerous.

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Keeping a cat’s nails neat and trimmed is something lots of pet owners say they struggle with. Once, you’ve mastered the technique, you’ll be able to wave goodbye to nasty scratches on both your furniture and members of your household. Nails that get too long can cause cats pain, problems with walking and a range of other medical issues.

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One of the most important—and challenging—parts of pet parenting is keeping your home clean with your furry friend around. From dealing with pet hair to cleaning up accidents, it can seem impossible to keep your house neat and tidy with a pet in the mix. But with some simple guidance, you can easily learn how to clean house with pets and keep your home looking its best.

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Nobody likes a messy house. But when you have cats, it can seem like no matter how much you tidy up there’s always a bit of fur or a stray kitten toy left behind. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help keep your house clean even with a few furry friends running around.

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How to Crate Train an Older Dog

We all have times when we need a little bit of extra help and emotional support. Dogs are no different. A favorite blanket, for example, can be a great comfort even to an older pooch, just as it can be to a small child. Crate training dogs has generated a wide range of opinions from a broad cross-section…

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No matter how much we love our dogs, there are certain behaviors that we’d prefer them not to display. They might think it’s a good idea to jump on top of you or your family, but the chances are that you most certainly do not. It’s a common behavioral issue even among the most friendly of dogs…

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