Summer in the Midwest is a dog’s paradise. Long warm days, endless hikes and walking trails, and innumerable lakes for swimming. Adventures abound! Veterinary teams might have a different point of view that comes with these glorious sunny days: heat exhaustion, dehydration, ticks, dog bites, and last minute travel certificates often become the makeup for […]
Keeping Motivated Until the End
The end of the road is in view for my school career. In my mind, I am already a graduated veterinary technician. I am full of knowledge and ready to go out into the workforce and use it. However, I am not quite done, and that is a problem because my brain thinks I am […]
Considerations for the Back Dog
Dogs in wheelchairs are painfully cute. I find it extremely heartwarming to watch them motor along in their carts, living happily despite the inability to use their hindlimbs. They seem completely unaware of the trauma or injury they succumbed to. These cases are all over social media where they are portrayed as living happily ever […]
