Vet Tech To Go

07/02/2026

I always ask my animal friends who are about to leave this realm to let me know they are ok on the "other side", and they always do. I also tell others facing grief to watch for these "signs". Sometimes they are subtle, sometimes they are blatantly obvious.

Last weekend I had been thinking a lot about Milkshake, who I wrote about in my last post. I was on a boat 2 days after she departed the third dimension, and this bird flew up to us and stayed for several miles. It kept hovering next to me on the side, then it would swoop around to the back. It wanted treats, so I gave it a couple of Lance crackers. It had the same colors. It showed off all of its moves. It made us smile and cheer.

I thought Milkshake would run, but she chose to fly!

This encounter made me feel so at peace, and it is what I wish for everyone who has to say goodbye.

06/26/2026

I said goodbye to one of my long-timers yesterday. I have told many a tale about Milkshake, my one-of-a-kind Pointer friend. Pointers are always a little extra, and Milkshake was a lot extra. She is the only dog I have worked with as VTTG who did not make a full recovery from her back surgery, and for the last nearly 3 years her hind limbs have been more of a nuisance than useful to her and her single speed, Whirling Dervish. It never once stopped her from loving and living her life on full blast.

Because of the dedication shown by her dad, she had 3 more years of rolling in the grass, joyfully tossing squeaky toys to herself, AYCE treats, ice cream, protecting people from baths, zoomies, cart walks, laying in the sun, new friends, playing with and peeing on the rehab lady, gadgets, digging holes, head butts, and being an inspiration to all who knew her.

This afternoon she is going to wake up in a place where she can run 🐾🌈🌪️

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! ☮️

Aloka, a dog walking 2,300 miles across America alongside Buddhist monks, is spreading peace and compassion in every city he passes through. While the Walk for Peace journey began in Fort Worth, Texas, Aloka's journey began 8,400 miles away in India. He was once a stray wandering the streets when he began following a group of monks on a peace walk.

As the monks continued their 100-day journey across India, Aloka stayed with them and was a guiding light. Today, he continues that same journey, and he's lighting up the faces of children and families all across America. Aloka is about 4 years old and is likely an Indian Pariah dog, according to the monks. Each morning, people along the road see him calmly walking beside them. Sometimes he wears a scarf that reads "Aloka." And other times it says "Walk for Peace."

Aloka receives regular veterinary checkups along the journey to ensure his health and wellbeing. He also rests whenever he needs to. On December 9, 2025, the monks created a page called Aloka the Peace Dog, and it has already grown to over 320,000 followers. Along the way, people show him love with treats and toys. Aloka also has a white patch on his forehead that naturally forms a heart. It feels like his presence was needed to show the true meaning of kindness.

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(Photo: Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center / Walk for Peace)

10/31/2025

Ortho vs. Neuro...

🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻

10/28/2025

Mollie was enjoying her TENS and I wanted to lean in and take a cute photo of her in selfie mode so as not to disturb her. When she saw my face in the background on the screen she stuck her foot in my eye and tried to push me out of the frame of her glamour shot! I was going to crop myself out anyway! 🤣

06/26/2025

Charleigh Ruth is a rooster who was born with leg deformities that make it nearly impossible for him to walk. He was saved and given an amazing life, including a wheeled cart which allows him to go wherever he wants (in a straight line, turns are not his strong suit 🤣)

I have had the pleasure of helping this sweet, handsome, chatty boy with rehab and cold laser treatments for his "wonky" legs, which he is very patient for. He likes to shower me with cherry tomato bits and seeds while I work 🐔

His amazing mom Stephanie is having a raffle to help with his medical expenses and the prize baskets are awesome 🧺

The raffle ends tomorrow with a live drawing, see post for info on how to enter 🗳️

05/23/2025

My Brazilian Mastiff friend Angus is recovering from a bilateral TPLO, and today he gave me one of his signature Lip Balms and it is so adorable! His mom had them made for all of their rescue dogs, and Angus's is unscented because he has allergies 🥰

05/16/2025

One of the cases I remember from my days working at VERC was a dog who presented with heat stroke ... in January!

As we head into summer, please remember to never leave your pet in a vehicle, even for "a few minutes ", that hot pavement burns paws, and be aware of the signs of heat stroke!

If you suspect that your pet may be experiencing heat stroke, take them immediately to a veterinarian ⚕️

04/20/2025

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

PSA: Lilies kill kitties! They are so deadly that a cat can brush up against them and groom the pollen off of themselves and become very ill. I love lilies but they are not allowed in my house. Please keep them far, far away from your cat friends 😺

04/10/2025

When I started my business 8 years ago, one of my first goals was to introduce myself to the new veterinary surgeon in town. I am half Polish, she is Hungarian, and those two countries have a history of great friendship, so I made her some Polish cookies, printed up some Polish and Hungarian flags, and finally, we met and became friends.

Her early confidence in me and my services and subsequent years of referrals have made it possible for Vet Tech To Go to exist and grow. She likes to read my session notes, and I took it upon myself to learn a little Hungarian so I could sprinkle it into our correspondence.

She is a brilliant surgeon, she loves neurology more than anyone I have ever known, and she applies all of that passion to helping pets recover from painful and life-threatening conditions. She also understands that physical rehabilitation helps her patients recover faster. She has been a great advocate for it and I cannot thank her enough.

Her last day of work in Pensacola is tomorrow, and then she will be taking her talents to the Atlanta area. I know many of my clients have been blessed by her presence here, and many of the patients we share have had their lives changed for the better by her skilled hands. For that, we are grateful, and we will always hold a special place for her in our hearts ❤️

We will miss you, Dr. Nanai! Thank you for everything you have done for us and for the pets we love, and sok szerencsét in Georgia!

(These are just a few of the patients we have shared - Rafiki, Daisy, Gracie, Jett, and Thor)