Mobile Großtierpraxis Kathrin Jost

Thank you, Kathrin, for your help and fantastic advice. I won't let any other vet near my horse. She handles horses calmly and with great care. She's empathetic and absolutely professional. If there were 10 stars, I would give them 10.

Late in the evening, I noticed that a chicken was missing from the henhouse. Searching the garden, I found a trail of feathers that ended right in front of my garbage can, where there were many more than usual. To my horror, I discovered that the hen was still alive and had squeezed herself under the garbage can. There was a huge gash on her right back. My veterinary clinic was closed at that time and therefore unreachable. The emergency veterinary service told me to go to Switzerland or to one of two more distant animal hospitals, for example, 60 km away. Transporting a chicken from Germany to Switzerland isn't possible; otherwise, I would be committing a crime. In desperation, I called the large animal veterinarian, who was in the middle of an emergency operation. Since she lived in the same village as me, she called me after 10 p.m., and I was able to bring the badly injured chicken to her. I received a spray medication and the information that it might survive. Now it's in a guinea pig cage in the house. I am incredibly grateful to her. Unfortunately, the hen is trying to peck at the wound. She's already removed a makeshift dressing. I've now ordered two chicken saddles online, which are actually meant to protect hens from being kicked too often by a rooster. Otherwise, the bare skin is exposed. So, in short: a lifesaver! Thank you so much! The cause was probably a bird of prey, because my chickens are allowed to roam freely in the garden. There's also a covered shelter next to the actual chicken coop.

Since I can no longer edit my previous review, here's a correction: Yesterday, a chicken squawked in the garden. When I went outside, I saw a crow fly away. The chicken had some feathers pulled out, but I couldn't find any other injuries. As of today, I'm not letting the chickens into the garden. The badly injured chicken is still alive and was certainly also injured by the crow.

A very competent, empathetic, and thorough veterinarian. We've had her come out twice for our very old mare's emergency service and were very satisfied both times. Thank you so much!

Ms. Jost is a very friendly and excellent veterinarian. She always helps us when our chickens are unwell and is always there to offer advice and support. She is also incredibly competent and reliable with our pony. Thank you so much for always being available and taking our concerns seriously. We feel we are in good hands :)