in that case keep them in a confined space (pet carrier for instance). Only after a couple of hours you can give them some food. You may give them small amounts of water as soon as you get home. If your pet needs medicines, you will generally only start giving them the next day. You’ll find the instructions on the box.
What to pay attention to?
Your pet should not become drowsier: the sleepiness should be gone within a day
Your pet should not vomit
There shouldn’t be any secondary bleeding from the wound (a few drops are normal)
Your pet shouldn’t lick, bite or scratch the wound
Your pet’s appetite and drinking should be back to normal within a day
Fever is not normal after surgery
The wound should look clean and neat
If you are worried about your pet, don’t hesitate to call us!
Dental care
Dental care is as important for your pet as it is for you! Dental plaque and dental tartar can cause infections which can lead to loose teeth and even infections of the kidneys, heart, liver and lungs. In order to prevent this from happening we advise pet owners to start brushing their pet’s teeth from a very young age. With a small soft brush and a special tooth paste for animals. Don’t use human tooth paste as the fluoride is toxic to your pet and the whiteners can upset the stomach. We can provide you with everything you need for the dental care for your pet, including advice.
If your pet has dental plaque and tartar, we will recommend a professional dental cleaning, which will be done under anesthesia. If necessary we can also take x-rays of your pet’s teeth.
Laboratory tests
Sometimes it is necessary to do blood work in order to determine what’s wrong with your pet. We have the equipment to make a quick blood analyis for blood sugar, kidney function and viral infections. For more complicated cases we cooperate with the University of Utrecht laboratory.
Besides blood work we can also examine your pet’s urine, faeces, skin scrapes or ear swabs.
Imaging and endoscopy
With our x-ray equipment we can determine fractures, wear and tear in the joints, abnormal development of the joints (such as elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia) and besides that we can also image heart, lungs and other organs.
With ultrasound technology it can be easier to image the bowels and the heart. For some types of imaging we will refer you to an imaging specialist.
In our clinic in Wassenaar we have endoscopic equipment at our disposal to reach the best diagnosis for your pet. We can thoroughly examine the whole gastrointestinal tract, from esophagus to colon, and the upper airways. Some foreign bodies that your pet might have swallowed can even be removed through endoscopy.
Referral
We refer complicated cases to specialists such as dermatologists, oncologist, orthopedic surgeons, internists, ophtalmologists or specialised surgeons. We collaborate with specialists in The Hague, Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Gouda and of course with the Vet School at the University of Utrecht.
Emergencies
If your pet has a serious medical issue, please call your own veterinarian first. If they are not available, the voicemail will tell you to call the emergency service. The general telephone number of the emergency service is 0900-2226333
About us
Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan in Wassenaar is a primary veterinary clinic. Here we work with two veterinarians and two veterinary technicians. Our clinic has one modern operating theatre with gas anesthesia and heart monitoring equipment. For the recovery of rabbits and rodents we have a heated oxygen cage which diminishes the risk of anesthesia. For diagnostics we use a digital x-ray machine, ultrasound imaging and a laboratory. Our clinic in Wassenaar has an endoscopic machine at its disposal.
Spays, neuters and lump removals are daily routine procedures for us. We are a member of the ‘Dierenartsen Kring Haaglanden’, the Association of Veterinarians in The Hague region.
It is of the utmost importance to us to make you feel completely comfortable handing the medical care for your pet over to us!
The team of Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan
Andre Boersma – veterinarian
Born in Castricum 1966, graduated from Vet School at the University of Utrecht in 1991. After living and working as a vet in Madrid for three years, Andre started in 1994 our branch in Wassenaar, Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan. Link to bio.
Benigna Pino – veterinarian
Born in Leiden in 1968 and has been a veterinarian since 1998. She is in possession of a small zoo, including a Large Swiss Mountain Dog, Terra, and a crossbreed Duck Toller retriever, Rekel. Both honor their name. Link to bio.
Sanne Bonninga – veterinarian
Born in The Hague, graduated from Vet School at the University of Utrecht in 2013. “I lived in Utrecht during my studies but I’m happy to be back in The Hague now.” Sanne loves to go to the beach and running in the dunes.Link to bio.
Wendy Noordover – veterinary technician
Wendy Noordover has been working as a veterinary assistant at the Veterinary Clinic Ter Weerlaan in Wassenaar since 1999. She is married and lives in Wassenaar, together with her man, some dogs, cats and a rabit. Link to bio.
Monique van Oosten – veterinary technician
Born in The Hague in 1980 and has been working at Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan since June 2010. She lives in The Hague, living together with her boyfriend and some cats. Link to bio.
Krystle Kock – veterinary technician
Krystle has been working at Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan since 2008. She lives together with her friend and she has a daughter and a son. Furthermore, the household consists of a German Shepherd, Zora and quite a few cats.Link to bio.
