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Vaccination and prevention in Zviropolis
According to the common international standard, pets must be vaccinated at regular intervals every year. This is not only the duty of every responsible owner, but also an important step to keep your pet healthy. In this article, we will look at a few reasons why this simple rule should be followed.
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Ixodes ticks and fleas are parasites that can pose a health risk to our pets. Ixodes ticks can transmit toxoplasmosis (babesiosis), Lyme and Ehrlich tick-borne diseases, causing anemia and general toxic poisoning in dogs. Fleas, on the other hand, cause dermatitis, severe itching and can sometimes be a source of tapeworm infection (heartworm disease).
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Imaging diagnostics is the process of using various imaging technologies and techniques, such as X-ray imaging, ultrasound imaging and MRI, to obtain images of your pet's internal organs and tissues. These images are used to prevent and treat disease and to monitor the animal's condition during treatment.
Oktawia Szpinda-Konior
A graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Warsaw, which she completed in 2017. In 2024, she defended her doctoral dissertation with distinction, titled “Clinical and Echocardiographic Assessment of the Heart in American Staffordshire Terriers,” earning the title of Doctor of Veterinary Sciences.
Her main professional interests focus on veterinary cardiology and internal medicine in dogs and cats. These fields are her greatest passion and a constant source of motivation for expanding her knowledge. She regularly participates in national and international trainings, courses, and conferences, which allows her to combine up-to-date scientific knowledge with clinical experience in everyday practice.
She is a co-author of scientific publications appearing in peer-reviewed veterinary journals. She shares her knowledge and research findings both within the academic community and with practicing veterinarians.
Privately, she is a devoted caregiver and passionate enthusiast of the American Staffordshire Terrier breed, with which she is connected not only professionally but also emotionally. She deeply understands the needs and specific characteristics of this breed, which is reflected in her clinical and research work.
She consults patients in both Polish and English, providing comprehensive, empathetic, and modern veterinary care. In her work, she values diagnostic precision, a holistic approach to the patient, and open communication with the animal’s caregiver.