"Not animal love, but a way of life": A meaningful journey from Dorukgiller Clinic

Ayşegül works: First of all, thank you for taking the time to us.

Doruk Demirci: I am Veterinarian Doruk Demirci.

It was forbidden to look at the animal at home, my mother was a classic Turkish mother.

Ayşegül Çalışır: How did your process of establishing the Dorukgiller Veterinary Clinic develop?

Doruk Demirci: Working with the spouse is very enjoyable and also very valuable.

Essentially we had no other dreams.

Ayşegül Çalışır: I know you have interest in street animals as well as animals.

Doruk Demirci: There is no such thing as a street animal.

An animal that comes to the clinic is no different for me than a child.

Ayşegül Çalışır: In recent years, the “Single Health Approach” has been talked about.

Doruk Demirci: Because we are mammals.

When the coronavirus first came out, people didn't know anything.

Ayşegül Çalışır: So what do you think should be done to ensure this integrity?

Doruk Demirci: This issue cannot be managed with a single occupational group.

Ayşegül Çalışır: Does loving animals on the street carry a risk of illness?

Doruk Demirci: No.

Ayşegül Çalışır: Is contact with animals beneficial for children's immunity?

Doruk Demirci: Definitely.

Ayşegül Çalışır: Is there enough awareness about zoonotic diseases in society?

Doruk Demirci: No there's not.

Ayşegül Çalışır: What do you think about increasing tick cases?

Doruk Demirci: The tick cannot live without a parasite, hosts.

Ayşegül Çalışır: Which health problems do you encounter the most in summer?

Doruk Demirci: Dehydration, burns, dermatitis, diarrhea, vomiting, gastritis problems such as.

Ayşegül Çalışır: What do you think about street animals law?

Doruk Demirci: This law should be taken with conscientious and moral values.

Ayşegül Çalışır: What do you think should be done for permanent and human solutions?

Doruk Demirci: Kids.

Ayşegül Çalışır: What should be done to make veterinarians to a stronger position?

Doruk Demirci: Veterinary medicine is not a profession, but a way of life.

Ayşegül Çalışır: What would you recommend to families to instill animal love to children?

Doruk Demirci: Children already love animals.

Ayşegül Çalışır: What is your suggestion for people who want to help stray animals but do not know what to do?

Doruk Demirci: Let him take a hand in the nearest.

Ayşegül Çalışır: Finally, do you have a message to both animal lovers and veterinarian candidates?

Doruk Demirci: I'm not looking at the word "animal lover".

Doruk and Sevgi Demirci couple define veterinary medicine as a way of life, not just a profession.

The thoughts they share during the interview;

This interview, while inspiring those who want to give heart to veterinary medicine, reminds us that every hand that reaches to a derelict creature actually reaches out to itself.

Kaynak: CUMHA - CUMHUR HABER AJANSI