Every second French person owns a pet. But it is not always easy to take him to the vet. For a year and a half, it has been possible to have your cat or dog treated at home in Toulouse (Haute-Garonne). A service that is enjoying its small success. Discovery.
A young veterinarian, Cécile Coiffait, joined the network called Docteur Milou a year ago. Having proven itself in Paris, this home care service for animals is available in Toulouse (Haute-Garonne). And that day, with her investigative file on her back, Cécile Coiffait went to Dominique. She has an agreement with her cat Fébus to have her fur cut.
The cat, a 14-year-old Maine coon, makes it happen. It must be said that Cécile Coiffait takes the time to calm the animal down and explain to its owner the care the animal needs. “Clipping is important because the skin underneath can easily be damaged. Over time, it can become inflammatory and sometimes superinfected.“, the young vet explains as he takes care of Fébus.
And after the haircut, it’s time for a medical examination. Auscultation, weighing, vaccination, the animal benefits from the same care as in a veterinary clinic. Offer this service at home,”This is very useful for animals that may be stressed by transport or the clinic“, says Cécile Coiffait. But be careful, not all emergencies are covered.
“Strictly speaking, we are not a contingency. This at-home veterinary service allows you to take care of certain small problems, such as a dog that suddenly starts vomiting. But typically the animal that is not breathing well will have been treated at a clinic.“, warns the vet.
Being able to have the vet come to your home is a gift for Dominique. “It’s interesting to me because I don’t have a car anymore. And I’m not saying that to move him, you have to carry him. It’s not big, but it weighs six kilos. It is heavy for me“, explains the older man.
Cécile Coiffait is almost finished. She fills out the animal’s health record and sets off to see another patient, a cat that has changed owners after a death. Anne-Claire wanted this first consultation at home. For the well-being of the animal. “It was primarily to avoid stressing the cat. Being an old grandfather, he is timid… I told myself that if he is in an environment he knows, maybe things will go better.“
This home care is intended for cats, dogs and other pets. The consultation costs ten to fifteen euros more than in the clinic. But it does a good job.
