11/04/2025
💪 Meet K9 Monster 💪
Monster is a retired Riley County police dog and a long-time patient of Dr. Mj. Over the years, he’s had several surgeries — and most recently, he came to VESH for the explant of his TPLO plate, which he now proudly wears on his collar as “battle scars” 🦴.
His surgical journey with Dr. Mj includes:
🐾 Partial tail amputation + toe foreign body retrieval (work-related injury)
🐾 TPLO surgery
🐾 Intestinal surgery after eating chicken bones (with prophylactic gastropexy)
🐾 And finally, the TPLO explant at VESH
Earlier this year, Monster also saw Dr. Winter for two tooth extractions — proving this tough guy isn’t afraid of a little dental work either.
Through it all, Monster has been the kind of patient every veterinary team remembers — resilient, full of personality, and deeply loved by his handler. We’re honored to be part of his story and his well-earned retirement. 💙🐾