Victor Costa
Veterinarian. Translator of your pet's language.
"I teach families to understand the language of their pets."
The full story
I graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Tocantins, Brazil, and work in routine care, emergencies and surgery. Across hundreds of cases, I met devoted families who felt unsure after finding confusing advice or explanations they could not understand.
I created this project to explain veterinary medicine to people who care for animals and want to learn how to prevent problems.
Here you learn what to observe, how to recognize signs and what to do when something changes. I explain the terminology and address everyday questions with respect for people who are learning.
Understanding your pet helps you care for them more attentively and strengthens your relationship.
Training and practice
CRMV MG 21605
Active license at the Regional Council of Veterinary Medicine of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Federal University of Tocantins
Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
Clinic, ER and surgery
Practice across routine care, emergency shifts and surgical procedures. That experience is where the project's judgement comes from.
112,300 followers
Follow the project (@vetvictorcosta), which reaches 5.1 million accounts monthly with 8.5% engagement.
What is Criando Elos
Criando Elos offers educational content for people who treat pets as family. You can learn through digital guides, printed books, a community and a video course. The materials are in Brazilian Portuguese.
The name means "building bonds" and refers to the relationship between you and your pet. Understanding their needs and signals gives you more ways to care for them.
Victor, on where his love for animals began (in Portuguese).
House rules
- No content here replaces a veterinary appointment. Diagnosis and treatment belong to whoever examines your pet.
- We explain risks calmly and offer guidance on what to do.
- No hidden sponsorships. When we talk products, we teach the choosing criteria.
- We write for people who care for pets, using explanations that do not require a medical background.
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