If you care for a dog or a cat, you've come to the right place, because Co w Sierści Piszczy is a site created with you in mind. Here you'll find articles written by veterinarians – practitioners who see furry patients every day. With their help, your pet can enjoy the best of health. We cover diseases, prevention, nutrition and the behavior of dogs and cats. You're also welcome to join our veterinary forum, where you can ask a question or simply show off your ❤ furry friend 🙂
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A veterinarian by vocation, out of a love for animals. I graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego (University of Life Sciences) in Lublin in 2014. My education continues: I actively take part in various symposia and scientific conferences, including international ones, which lets me refine my knowledge and deepen my skills. I have attended congresses in fields including small animal dermatology, endocrinology and reproduction. At home, I have an unruly dog named Nesti. In my free time, I explore different corners of the world and discover new culinary trends.
Kinga Wojtczak, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases | Editor at Co w Sierści Piszczy magazine
I graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences), and then completed the specialization in canine and feline diseases at the same university. In my daily work, I focus on internal medicine and diagnostic imaging at a veterinary clinic in Warsaw. I keep expanding my knowledge by attending conferences and training courses for veterinarians. I am interested in veterinary nutrition and in how diet affects my patients' health. At home, I care for a German Shepherd named Bruno 🙂
Krystyna Skiersinis, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
I work at the Przychodnia Weterynaryjna veterinary clinic in Myślenice. Because of the nature of the practice, I deal mainly with diagnostics in the broad sense, oncology, animal reproduction, regenerative medicine and dermatology. I would like to build my future around cardiology.
Piotr Krzysztof Smentek, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases and in veterinary administration and epizootiology
A graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences). Specialist in canine and feline diseases. Specialist in veterinary administration and epizootiology. For over a decade, I have worked at a 24-hour veterinary clinic, where I practice companion animal medicine in the broad sense, mainly dogs, cats and rodents. I also work in the Development Department of a veterinary pharmaceutical company, where I am responsible for treatment safety.
| Kinga Wojtczak, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases | Editor at Co w Sierści Piszczy magazine I graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences), and then completed the specialization in canine and feline diseases at the same university. In my daily work, I focus on internal medicine and diagnostic imaging at a veterinary clinic in Warsaw. I keep expanding my knowledge by attending conferences and training courses for veterinarians. I am interested in veterinary nutrition and in how diet affects my patients' health. At home, I care for a German Shepherd named Bruno 🙂 |
 | Krystyna Skiersinis, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I work at the Przychodnia Weterynaryjna veterinary clinic in Myślenice. Because of the nature of the practice, I deal mainly with diagnostics in the broad sense, oncology, animal reproduction, regenerative medicine and dermatology. I would like to build my future around cardiology. |
| Piotr Krzysztof Smentek, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases and in veterinary administration and epizootiology A graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences). Specialist in canine and feline diseases. Specialist in veterinary administration and epizootiology. For over a decade, I have worked at a 24-hour veterinary clinic, where I practice companion animal medicine in the broad sense, mainly dogs, cats and rodents. I also work in the Development Department of a veterinary pharmaceutical company, where I am responsible for treatment safety. |
 | Katarzyna Hołownia-Olszak, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in surgery I am a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Wrocław. I am a specialist in veterinary surgery. My interests include exotic animal medicine, surgery and oncology. I currently work at a veterinary practice in Wrocław. I have always loved cats, and I am the happy owner of two Maine Coons, Chałwa and Kokos. |
 | Magda Zdanowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases A graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, SGGW. Specialist in canine and feline diseases. For over a decade, I have worked at a veterinary practice in Warsaw, caring mainly for dogs and cats. At home, I have a female bulldog, Fiona, and two female cats, Zuzulka and Fifiutka. |
 | Magdalena Manijak, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases and in surgery I am a veterinarian with fifteen years of clinical experience, and I am a specialist in canine and feline diseases and in veterinary surgery. I treat small animals at my own practice in Szczecinek. I am also a co-founder of the Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom Domowym i Dzikim (a foundation helping domestic and wild animals), and in my spare time I run the Ośrodek Rehabilitacji Dzikich Zwierząt (a wildlife rehabilitation center). |
 | Karolina Cebulska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I am a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UWM (University of Warmia and Mazury) in Olsztyn. I gained experience at veterinary practices and clinics in Olsztyn, Kielce and, more recently, Kraków. I currently practice at Nowohucka Przychodnia Weterynaryjna Animals (a veterinary practice). My main interests are small animal internal medicine and infectious diseases. I have a cat named Benio. |
 | Ewa Jabłońska, animal behaviorist (COAPE) I hold the Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training, a course that leads to an international animal behaviorist qualification under license from the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE). I am also a member of the COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers (CAPBT), which brings together animal behaviorists and trainers. I run training classes and a puppy kindergarten, and I rehabilitate dogs and cats. At home, I have five dogs and two cats. |
 | Magdalena Sadowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I graduated from the Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy (University of Life Sciences) in Lublin. As a veterinarian, I work with several veterinary clinics, practicing small animal internal medicine – dogs, cats, lagomorphs and rodents. I love horses, but my best stress reliever is my little menagerie – 5 cats and 2 dogs. Despite moments of doubt, I know I couldn't do any other job, because being a veterinarian is what I love 😉 |
 | Mariola Fuz, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Mariola Fuz, a graduate of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, SGGW w Warszawie. She works in internal medicine at a veterinary clinic near Warsaw. |
| Paulina Kowalik, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine A veterinarian by vocation, out of a love for animals. I graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego (University of Life Sciences) in Lublin in 2014. My education continues: I actively take part in various symposia and scientific conferences, including international ones, which lets me refine my knowledge and deepen my skills. I have attended congresses in fields including small animal dermatology, endocrinology and reproduction. At home, I have an unruly dog named Nesti. In my free time, I explore different corners of the world and discover new culinary trends. |
 | Anna Jaśkiewicz, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I work in internal medicine at a clinic in Warsaw. Besides working with small animals, I do scientific research on racehorses, studying acute-phase proteins and adaptation to exercise. |
 | Jarosław Sałek, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I am a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UWM (University of Warmia and Mazury) in Olsztyn. While still a student, I gained experience at veterinary practices in Olsztyn. I currently work at veterinary practices and clinics in the Warsaw area. My main interests are small animal surgery and ultrasonography. At home, I keep a pair of colorful Gouldian finches. |
 | Ewelina Marcola, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I graduated from UP (University of Life Sciences) in Lublin in 2011. I worked with cattle and in administration. For the past 2.5 years, I have been treating small animals. My main interest is dermatology. |
 | Ewelina Pawłowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine A graduate of the Wydziału Medycyny Weterynaryjnej Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury) in Olsztyn. I currently focus mainly on general canine and feline internal medicine. My greatest interest is veterinary dentistry, which I would like to pursue more in the future. |
 | Mateusz Wiktor Nowakowski, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I graduated from UP (University of Life Sciences) in Lublin. I currently work as a second veterinarian at the Janów Podlaski stud farm. After hours, I see patients at a small animal practice, where most cases are ophthalmology patients from the local area. For three years, I practiced under Professor Ireneusz Balicki, a recognized expert in this field in Poland and worldwide. I also work in equine ophthalmology. |
 | Monika Morawska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I am a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn – Wydziału Medycyny Weterynaryjnej Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie. I completed my studies in 2013. I gained professional experience during an internship in Helsingborg, Sweden, and I worked at a small animal clinic near Łódź and in Pabianice; I currently work at a 24-hour veterinary clinic in Łódź. My main interests are surgery, hematology and general internal medicine. I am the happy owner of a mixed-breed dog, Edek, and 2 female cats, Piratka and Atomówka, as well as a Devon Rex tomcat named Łysy 🙂 |
 | Martyna Woszczyło, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I am a veterinarian who focuses on animal behavior. I combine clinical knowledge and practice with training in behavior. I completed veterinary studies at the Uniwersytecie Przyrodniczym (Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences), as well as the COAPE Diploma Course. Animal behavior, emotions and needs are my passion, which I pursue every day working with dogs and cats with behavior problems. I help owners get along with the animals in their care, and I base my work on the latest knowledge of behavior and behavioral medicine. |
 | Małgorzata Łajkowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I completed my studies at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Olsztyn. Professionally, I am based in Łódź, where I work at a small animal clinic. My interests are endocrinology, dermatology and ultrasonography. I love German Shepherds and own one, a female named Tajga. |
 | Agata Kostrzewa, animal behaviorist (COAPE) I hold the Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training, a course that confers the COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) animal behaviorist qualification. I am an animal biologist by training, and I am currently also a doctoral student at SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences). I am also a member of the COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers, and I help the behavior team at the Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt na Paluchu (the Paluch shelter for homeless animals). Thanks to my current studies, I stay in constant touch with current research, which helps me broaden my knowledge of animals. At home, I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. |
 | Ewa Jaworska, animal behaviorist (COAPE) I am a dog behaviorist with a diploma from the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology, and a dog trainer. Every day I work with dogs that have behavior problems and train dogs of all ages, and in my free time I volunteer at the Schronisko dla Zwierząt na Paluchu (the Paluch animal shelter). I also publish articles and run seminars, trying to bring the wonderful world of dogs closer to anyone who is willing to listen 😉 At home, I care for two little canine troublemakers, Pianka and Mila. As you can see, dogs are my whole life! |
 | Ewelina Światłowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I am a graduate of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences. Since graduating, I have worked at a 24-hour clinic. My main professional interest is diagnostic imaging, and I also enjoy delving into internal medicine and emergency medicine. |
 | Weronika Kalinowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases Weronika Kalinowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in canine and feline diseases, a veterinarian committed to continuing professional education. A graduate of the Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn). Since 2017, she has been working in clinical practice, gastroenterology, endocrinology and surgery. My love for the profession was instilled in me by the team at Przychodnia Weterynaryjna Zwierzyniec (a veterinary practice) in Malbork, and today I find my passion as a veterinarian in my work at a veterinary practice near Elbląg and as an editor of the “Świadomy Właściciel” (“Informed Owner”) channel. Every day I appreciate the company of my adopted friends – Yuki, an ever-cheerful female dog, and 2 female cats, Miśka and Karmelka. |
 | Julia Kostrzewa, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine She graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin in 2021. She is interested in general canine and feline internal medicine and in ophthalmology. The latter field has been especially close to her since the start of her studies, and she continues to pursue it in her professional work. She takes part in numerous courses and internships in veterinary ophthalmology. A cat lover, she is the happy owner of a female cat named Mia, who has a lot of character. |
 | Klaudia Grabowska, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I am a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UWM (University of Warmia and Mazury) in Olsztyn. From the very start of my studies, I ran a foster home for kittens and for animals needing constant care, e.g., after surgery. I spent every free moment deepening my knowledge at veterinary clinics in different parts of Poland, including Olsztyn, Legionowo, Warsaw, Gliwice and Gorzów Wielkopolski. I currently work at an animal shelter in Słupsk. My favorite field of veterinary medicine is surgery, but because of where I work, infectious diseases and internal medicine are very close to my heart. |
 | Małgorzata Miłosz, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, specialist in laboratory diagnostics A graduate of UWM (University of Warmia and Mazury) in Olsztyn (class of 2012). Specialist in veterinary laboratory diagnostics. I gained experience in internal medicine and surgery at small animal practices in Olsztyn and Bydgoszcz. I currently live and work in Kraków. |
 | Sylwia Klimczak-Zimoląg, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine I work at a veterinary practice in Wrocław. I focus mainly on dentistry, but my interests also include soft tissue surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases. |