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Dr. Maja Platisa

Veterinarian

About

Maja joined our team in March 2023 as one of our in-house veterinarians. She is passionate about animals and their health and loves to help the readers with any issues or questions they have regarding their four-legged friends and other animal companions. Her passion is small animal medicine and emergency work, while she also has a great interest in animal welfare. Dr. Platisa has 8 years of professional experience working with numerous animal species in the UK and the Channel Islands, from dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, to cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Maja is enthusiastic about veterinary volunteer work and often helps in neutering projects for stray animals in Greece. She has a wide array of skills in the fields of animal medicine and surgery, endoscopy, microscopy, diagnostic imaging, and other aspects of clinical work. Maja obtained her veterinary training and degree from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015.

Archive

Troublemaker Dogs: Lava’s Recent Adventure

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Just as I start thinking that she is getting better, calming down, can be trusted, is a good dog, and...

Lava walking through a field

Dogs and Cats Getting Along: One Big Happy Family

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Dogs and cats don’t always get along. It depends on a lot of factors, such as their age when first...

Maja's dogs and cats getting along

Walking Three Dogs on Leash: A Tale of Tangles

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Going for a walk in the rural countryside where I live with my three dogs is generally a pleasant experience....

Lajka and Hela on leash with Lava walking outdoor

Dating with Dogs: A Recipe For Disaster

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. We’ve all been there. Planning for a big date with that special someone, wanting to impress and get them to...

Lava and Hela in a beautiful landscape

Rearranging My House (and Life!) Around My Dogs: From Gardening to Dating

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Dogs. They’re cute, cuddly, lovable, funny, and loyal. They are indeed a man’s best friend (or woman’s in this case)....

Hela and Lajka playing in the garden

Life Lessons My Dogs Taught Me Without Even Trying

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Dogs bring all sorts of joy and value to a person’s life. They keep you active, get you to spend...

dogs sniffing the ground

Barkseat Drivers: Lava, Hela and Lajka Battle for the Best Seat

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Having a big car and one dog is a dream come true. There is room for everything. Lava and I...

Adventure Dogs: Lajka’s Explorations

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lajka, a little Alpine Dachsbracke that has now been with me for almost 4 months, has started to come out...

Lajka close up

Feeding Frenzy: Lava, Hela & Lajka’s Mealtimes

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three dogs, Lava, Hela, and Lajka. Having three dogs, who’ve not known each other since a young age, means being a bit more careful and insightful...

Lajka and Lava waiting to be fed outdoor

Doggy Couch Wars: The Battle for Comfort

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Having dogs is pretty much giving up your personal space. Well, any space, for that matter. They will try and...

Lajka, Hela, and Lava lying on the couch

Dogs and Barking: Getting Lava, Hela & Lajka to Stop

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Ever since I remember, we’ve always had at least one dog who liked to bark. Lava is generally a barker,...

Lajka, Lava and Hela sniffing the grass

Dogs and Sleeping Arrangements: What’s Mine Is Theirs

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Dogs have no respect for private space. That much is obvious to anyone who’s ever owned a dog. Mine are...

Miki and dogs on the bed

Sausage Dogs & Back Injury Prevention: Lajka Tries Doggie Stairs

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Having had two big dogs who jump up on the bed without any reluctance (yes, I am that type of...

Lajka getting used to the stairs

Emotional Support Dog Toys? Lajka and the Hedgehog

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Every dog I had prior to Lava wasn’t super keen on toys. They would play with the ball or sticks...

Lajka lying on the bed with toys

Building Trust with Rescue Dogs: Hela’s Story

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Rescuing dogs from the street is more or less signing up for the unexpected. The character and behavior the dog...

Hela seeking attention from Maja