Rosa Vallori Arrom and Centre Veterinari Muntanya in Selva are celebrating their 22nd birthday. Rosa Vallori Arrom has a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Zaragoza and is responsible for looking after our pets. Thus, many animal protection associations, individuals and companies leave the health of the most important four-legged members of the family in her hands.
TDB keeps you informed. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
The medicine comes from tradition and inheritance as her grandfather was a doctor. Thus, Rosa Vallori, opted for preserving the health of animals.
We meet first-hand, the person most loved by Balearic pets, taking advantage of the 22nd birthday of Centre Veterinari Muntanya.
How did your love for animals begin?
Since I was a child I was very curious about the profession of my grandfather, Jaume Arrom. Unfortunately I never met him, but his experiences and his eagerness to take care of people, he was a doctor, were a great example, decisive for me to dedicate myself to this profession. Medicine was my first choice. Veterinary medicine came to me as if by chance. I started at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to try it out and that’s where I stayed.
At Centre Veterinari Muntanya we have been taking care of these members of the family for 22 years, who make us enjoy their company so much.
During these 22 years of veterinary experience, what would you highlight?
I would highlight the evolution in the treatment of animals. Nowadays they have become part of the family. Years ago, there was not so much awareness about animal welfare. Today they are given the best and more than 40% of Spanish households have a pet.
We are also grateful for the great support given by all our patients’ owners. Without them, it would not be possible for us to continue and grow both personally and professionally.
How has the team at Centre Veterinari Muntanya grown?
As generalists, we need our specialist colleagues. That is why training, innovation and keeping up to date with advances in veterinary medicine are of great importance in our day-to-day work.
We are currently three professionals. This allows us to specialise in different areas and provide a more specific and personalised diagnosis. We have: Laura Gomila, veterinarian, and Francisco Canells, assistant.
What advice would you give to owners to improve the welfare of their pets?
As they are one of the family, prevention and health are fundamental. Each animal is unique and has specific needs, depending, among other things, on its age, weight and breed. For this reason, it is essential to have an annual check-up and follow-up. Vaccinations and chips are of great importance for prevention and health care.
We are also advocates of the adoption of our pets, avoiding them as far as possible their purchase. Here, giving second chances has proven its effectiveness, which is reflected in the look and good behaviour of the furry ones who are offered this opportunity.
This time of year is a time of year for ticks, so how can we avoid them?
A curiosity is that ticks are not insects: they are more like spiders. For this reason, they are resistant to most insecticides.
It is advisable to prevent them with a regular deworming plan based on acaricide products. It is equally important to check the animal’s coat regularly. Thus, visual control allows us to detect ticks and eliminate them.
Cats are less prone to ticks due to their cleanliness habits, but prevention is still necessary.
We say goodbye to Rosa Vallori Arrom, until next week. We announce her collaboration with this Editor and our readers to whom she will inform us of the news, concerns and needs of our best friends.
With Richard Dean Anderson’s permission, we will make our own the phrase “Dogs are my favourite people”.