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.
Are you and your furry friend ready for summer yet? You might have even started sunbathing already! But have you bought any dog summer clothes? If you are having doubts about whether or not your dog needs any, wait until you learn how important dog summer clothes are for your furry pal’s health…
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Everyone enjoys a little bit of sun once in a while. Dogs love sunbathing, just as humans do! But is it as good for them as it is for us? Alternatively, can it be as harmful when the weather gets too hot? What are the ways to prevent any risks?
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To answer this question we need to look at the difference between cat’s and dog’s dietary requirements. Unlike dogs, cats are obligate carnivores meaning that they have to eat meat to survive. Dogs, on the other hand, are omnivores, they need a varied diet of meat, grains, and vegetables in their diet.
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Obesity is nowadays a problem that affects not only humans but also our pets. Just as in humans, eating too much and not practicing physical exercise is an unhealthy habit for any dog and eventually, this will bring problems like being overweight.
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When dogs were hunters, they could snatch eggs from birds’ nests and eat them raw. Today, dogs do not have to search for food due to domestication, but eggs still provide enough protein for dogs. As long as the eggs are eaten safely, they make great treats or dietary supplements for dogs.
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All dog owners know that their canine companions enjoy the occasional bite of grass, followed mainly through vomiting at breakfast. Due to this reaction, it is common for dog owners to think that grass is toxic to their canine bodies, and many people will criticize them for eating green things.
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Most dog owners know that chocolate is poisonous for dogs, but is it the same for cats? Can cats eat small amounts of chocolate? What are the signs of chocolate toxicity? Well, you’ll find all the answers you need here.
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COVID-19 is the newly emerging infectious and contagious disease caused by the virus that belongs to the coronavirus family. SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of this deadly virus, which is primarily a respiratory pathogen.
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Some cats love to try new things, which are known as neophiles. At the same time, other felines prefer to eat their regular diet and never try any new items. Either way, cheese is very popular with particular cats. But can cats eat cheese as part of their normal diet?
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Do you want your dog to enjoy the mesmerizing flavor of strawberries as you do? But before doing so, you must know if they are safe for their health or not. Otherwise, you might end up making your pup ill. What fruit is healthy or unhealthy for dogs usually depends upon their breed…
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