Dr. Maja Platisa

Dr. Maja Platisa

Graduated from The University of Zagreb, Croatia

Over 8 years of veterinary experience

About

Maja joined us in March 2023 as our in-house veterinarian. She is very passionate about animals and their health and is very happy to help our readers with any questions or issues with their four-legged family members and other animal companions. Her passion is small animal medicine and emergency work, while she also has a great interest in animal welfare.

Education

Maja received her veterinary training and degree from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015.

Experience

Maja Platisa is a veterinarian with 8 years of experience working with various animal species in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, from dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, to cows, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry. Maja is very enthusiastic about veterinary volunteering work and often helps in neutering projects for stray animals in Greece. She has a wide range of skills in the fields of animal medicine and surgery, diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, microscopy and other aspects of clinical work.

Articles from Dr. Maja Platisa

Recent articles

dog inside a carrier held by a man at the airport

dog inside a carrier held by a man at the airport

Traveling With a Dog to Europe: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

Written by Jessica, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 9, 2024 - 7 min read

Close-up face of Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster on girl hands

Close-up face of Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster on girl hands

How to Hold a Hamster Safely & Properly: Vet-Reviewed Tips

Written by Rachael, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Mar 28, 2024 - 5 min read

scared dog hiding in grass

scared dog hiding in grass

Why Do Dogs Tuck Their Tails? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Written by Rachael, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 12, 2024 - 4 min read

brown dog begging for food

brown dog begging for food

Why Do Dogs Beg for Food? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & How to Prevent It

Written by Kit, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 12, 2024 - 5 min read

person touching cat's paw with claws or nails out

person touching cat's paw with claws or nails out

Do Cats’ Claws Grow Back? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Written by Lorre, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 22, 2024 - 9 min read

White Swiss Shepherd eat a raw bone and look to the viewer

White Swiss Shepherd eat a raw bone and look to the viewer

Why Do Dogs Chew Bones? Instinct, Benefits & Potential Risks (Vet-Approved)

Written by Jessica, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Mar 25, 2024 - 8 min read

veterinarian carrying a dog and touching its belly

veterinarian carrying a dog and touching its belly

Why Is My Dog Losing Hair on Their Belly? 12 Vet-Verified Reasons

Written by Hanh, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 2, 2024 - 11 min read

cat meowing

cat meowing

Why Does My Cat Sound Like a Pigeon? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Written by Ashley, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 2, 2024 - 5 min read

Close up of a young tabby cat bite

Close up of a young tabby cat bite

Why Does My Cat Bite My Ankles: 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Written by Rachael, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Mar 15, 2024 - 3 min read

ginger cat sitting on wooden floor and looking up

ginger cat sitting on wooden floor and looking up

Why Does My Cat Grunt? 11 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Written by Kit, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Mar 15, 2024 - 6 min read

newfoundland on the beach

newfoundland on the beach

Are Newfoundland Dogs Hypoallergenic? Vet-Reviewed Facts

Written by Nicole, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 22, 2024 - 9 min read

Orange Cat sleeping in towels inside the bathroom

Orange Cat sleeping in towels inside the bathroom

Why Does My Cat Sleep in the Bathroom? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Written by Kit, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 2, 2024 - 5 min read

black sphynx cat lying on the bed

black sphynx cat lying on the bed

Why Does My Cat Attack Me at Night? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & How to Stop It

Written by Nicole, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Apr 4, 2024 - 10 min read

close up great pyrenees dog at the beach

close up great pyrenees dog at the beach

Do Great Pyrenees Like Water? Vet-Reviewed Breed Preferences & Facts

Written by Misty, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Feb 6, 2024 - 6 min read

great pyrenees barking in a fenced field

Will a Great Pyrenees Attack an Intruder? Vet-Reviewed Protective Instincts

Written by Nicole, Approved by Dr. Maja Platisa

Feb 6, 2024 - 7 min read

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