The Traveling Tech, and Pet Consultant

08/30/2024

Norbert needed an entire enclosure redo!

I think he likes his new fairy garden! 🪴

08/30/2024

Hey everyone! Don’t forget. Strategy sessions are offered via zoom!

you have questions and I have answers!

I have been in business since 2016. Going onto my 8th year. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 🎉

A registered technician in Ohio since 2009.

Many things have changed in my business since, and are more customized to your pet!

One of those things being, I offer telehealth sessions, just due to the volume of questions that I get from pet owners.

Tech questions are now, and have been for 6 years one of the services that I offer, via zoom.

I would love to offer one to you to help your your pets, answer your questions and get you on the path of a healthy pet.

Being a technician, I cannot diagnose, prescribe or guarantee results.

However via a zoom session, I can go over your basic husbandry, make sure you’re doing everything right, make sure you’re on a good flea and tick prevention, a good diet, and looking at the risk factors involved and what’s going on.

That way I can make an educated plan for you and your dog while you wait to go to the vet if it’s warranted. Many times, you don’t have to end up at the vet! That’s the magic of triage!

Detailed histories help me pinpoint how best to help you. Whether it’s husbandry, environmental, seasonal, behavioral, etc.

If you are interested in that, let us know!

Here are some top common questions I get asked:

🐾 why is flea and tick prevention important?

🐾 enrichment ideas

🐾 pet husbandry

🐾 New pet set ups and start up checklists

🐾 Preop, peri-op, postop concerns

🐾 ortho rehab questions 

🐾 we cover dog, cat, pocket pets, amphibians, birds, reptiles

…… and so much more!!!

Having a vet tech on your pet care team is a great addition!

Check out :

Www.thetravelingtechnician.com

08/30/2024

What an amazing week with Kylie & Beau! A frequent flyer since 2021! 🎉🎉🎉

Why Choose a Registered Vet Tech as Your Pet Sitter?

When it comes to the care of your beloved pets, there's no such thing as being too cautious. That's why choosing a registered veterinary technician (RVT) as your pet sitter is a decision that goes beyond basic pet care.

Here's why an RVT is the best choice:

1. Expert Medical Knowledge: Unlike a regular pet sitter, an RVT has formal education in animal health. I’m trained to recognize the signs of illness, administer medication or any prescribed care. Your pet's health is in professional hands.

2. Behavioral Insight: RVTs understand animal behavior on a deeper level. Whether it's handling anxiety, aggression, or just knowing how to make your pet feel safe and comfortable, an RVT can tailor their care to your pet’s unique needs.

3. Peace of Mind: With an RVT, you know your pet is being cared for by someone who is dedicated to animal welfare as their profession. This isn’t just a job for me—it’s their passion and calling. As well as my full time job.

4. Tailored Care Plans: Every pet is different. As an RVT I created customized care routines, given the high heat and humidity this week. Senior pets especially, need close observation.

5. Lifelong Passion: Choosing an RVT means choosing someone who has dedicated their life to the care of animals. With experience, knowledge, and commitment to pets’ well-being are unmatched.

The next time you need a pet sitter, think about the difference an RVT can make. Your pet deserves the best, and that’s me!

Www.thetravelingtechnician.com

08/26/2024

On today’s National Dog Day, I want to celebrate all the dogs! Obviously, we do this every day!!

But in my Traveling Tech business, I’m celebrating Dexter and his brother Darwin today!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Dexter was a rescue, and got added into the swing of house calls with his sisters.

However, it was not an easy road in the beginning. He was a level 2 difficulty and was very stubborn. Being a husky mix, they tend to be stubborn and noisy.

But after we figured out how best to get his nails done, (in the bathroom by myself), he talked about it the whole time. And needed a muzzle.

So we did this every 4 weeks. Religiously.

He improved slowly with each visit.

Then 6 visits ago, he didn’t make a peep. No chomps attempted. Amazing progress.

Then he got better and better.

So much in fact, that his last 2 visits, he didn’t even need the muzzle!

To say I’m proud of this kid, is an understatement. He has come a long way.

Just goes to show that when you work with them through the fear, and show them it’s not a big deal, they get it. But you can’t give up!!!

It’s when you take weeks or months of a break in between. Then you have a problem.

Darwin has let me do his nails and glands, even though he gets nervous. But he even gave kisses today! He’s making progress too!

Great job boys!!! And great job to his mom that continue to work with them, and keep up on care!!

💙❤️

If your pets could benefit from a house call, give us a call M-F 9-4!

Ty!

🐾Serena Pudelski, RVT🐾
Now crap hole p**p I’m hungry I had 
The Traveling Tech & Pet Strategist 🩷 www.thetravelingtechnician.com 🐘www.serenapudelski.com

08/23/2024

Fleas are and can be a never ending battle if your pets are not on preventative.

Here’s what to do if your CATS pop up with fleas:
(no I do not care if your cat is in door only.
No I do not care if your cat is in an apartment. I’ve seen fleas on cats from eighth floor apartments in the middle of February.)

First things first: don’t recommend doing a flea dip. Not only is it traumatic for cats (getting wet is the worsttttt thing ever 🤣)

Plus, it also puts the entire grooming shop at risk for fleas infecting other pets that are there. no thanks!

But no seriously.
Don’t do a bath.

You need to treat not just the pets but the environment. A bath would only help temporarily.

Order to fix:

Go to your vet:

1. Capstar oral tab (oral tablet that kills fleas within 30 minutes and last for a full 24 hours.)
And do for a few days in a row

2. your vet has revolution plus - do this year-round on the same day every month. Prevention is so much easier than chasing a problem.

3. They may also do a profender, application which is a dewormer to kill potential internal parasites, like tapeworms among others. 

4. Depending on how bad your environment is, you need to be vacuuming and washing every single thing in your house religiously for a couple weeks. There is a spray called knockout, that you can use on surfaces. Inside your home. But you need to sweep and vacuum every surface because flea eggs will go anywhere.

If you need any further assistance, go to your vet, but also, I do strategy sessions via zoom if you need further help !

🐾Serena Pudelski, RVT🐾 The Traveling Tech & Pet Strategist 🩷 www.thetravelingtechnician.com 🐘www.serenapudelski.com

08/20/2024

Freya decided to snuggle with Noah this evening 🥰🥰🥰 what a sweet girl. Not that I’m jealous….

I got snugs too 💖

08/17/2024

 Dear pet owners,

I have run into many pet owners in the last 18+ years. And continue to educate as many as I can. It’s something that us techs love to do!

However the knowledge with basic care needs an adjustment, and some more effort from the pet owners.

When you buy/adopt/rescue/find on the side of the road, pertaining to dogs, cats, lizards, amphibians, fish, whatever the species may be, can you please research the type of animal you want to care for ??? Or buy a book and research.

I’m going to talk about vaccines from my point of view in this post. Although there are dozens of topics I could speak on.

I have seen active cases of pretty much every preventable disease. VACCINES were invented for a reason…….

Just because you have an animal, and you think it’ll never go outside, it’s too old, it’ll never be around people, it got it’s first kitten/puppy shots, it’s an indoor cat, it’s a farm dog, exams and vaccines are stupid, I only bring my animal to the vet when it’s sick, plus all the other excuses I hear on a regular basis. It needs to stop.

YOUR PET’S CARE IS A BIG RESPONSIBILITY. It is NOT done after the puppy/kitten shots. Be an adult and take care of them properly, and educate yourself. Please utilize the VET Staff not facebook groups, or your breeder.

The amount of dogs, and especially cats that are unvaccinated baffles me. Pets should go to the vet AT LEAST once a year. Healthy or not. Because when they do get sick, it’ll take much more diagnostics and in depth testing than if you actually went for routine care.
And if you do just bring them to the vet when they are sick and you don’t desensitize them to the carrier or vet, they are that much more frightened since they are not used to it.

If your pet gets Rabies (which is 100% fatal), (AND there’s been MULTIPLE cases lately!!!!!) Leptospirosis, Lyme disease, Parvo, Bordetella, Hepatitis, Corona viruses, the flu, it’s 10x MORE EXPENSIVE to treat because you didn’t do an ounce of prevention.

That is on you.

You cannot blame the vet for your lack of effort. For example, if your dog gets Heartworm disease: it’s a minimum $1000-$3000+ for the treatment. Plus 6 months of restrictions, meds, echos, and close care. When prevention is about $200 for the YEAR.

And the people who don’t vaccinate, or do the bare minimum prevention and exams, especially for rabies should not be allowed to have animals, ever.

YOU ARE LITERALLY PLAYING ROULETTE with your pet’s health.

And with those around you. ‼️‼️‼️

So big deal right? It doesn’t affect anyone else? Why should I care?

Because many of the diseases are life threatening. Because they are zoonotic (can be passed to humans, as well as your kids). That's why, with the help of science, there are VACCINES to prevent them. Plus you also infect other wildlife, waterways, and natural resources.

Another big skipped prevention is flea/tick prevention, as well as heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention. Bugs are not only gross, but ticks carry Lyme, ehrlichia, and anaplasmosis. Mosquitoes carry heartworm disease. Along with all the wildlife carrying all kinds of worms like roundworms, tapeworms they get by eating fleas, hookworms, whipworms, and giardia to name a few.

Killing these parasites is not just a one and done thing. It’s done in stages depending on which parasite it is, and then screened again in a specific time frame. And potentially redosed to kill the next round. Many eggs of parasites can be in their environment in the soil for DECADES. Then when you walk barefoot, you can infect yourself or they go back on your pet’s feet.

Did you also know that if a bat accidentally flies into your home, and bites your dog or cat, that you will NEVER see the bite marks? It’s true. You won’t. It’s rare, yes, but again, prevention. Or if your dog or cat bites someone coming into your home, a family member, kid, neighbor, mail man, etc, and they report it, your pet’s head is sent to the CDC for testing. Euthanized and head sent out. RABIES IS A MANDATORY VACCINE in a majority of states.

IT’S NOT A GAME.

Think of it like a car. You get the oil changed, fluids flushed, replace brake pads, belts repaired, tires rotated. If you don’t the car stops running, and/or can cause an accident. Therefore risking all of those driving around you. It’s not just about your car, but the other drivers.

Does that make sense?

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have questions.

Disclaimer: every pet’s risk level and age play a factor, so your vet can make the best recommendations for your specific pet.

Sincerely,
Serena P
The Traveling Tech & Pet Strategist

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08/17/2024

A full Saturday with many happy clients & their pets!!!

Clients LOVE to pre-book their appointments. And it’s the only way to get a time slot that works BEST for your schedule!! Anywhere between 4-8 weeks is the sweet spot for routine care.

School starts this week, as do fall sports!

Fall is coming fast! 🍁🍂🪵

Plan your pet care easily and in advance to make sure your pets get consistency in their care, even during the busy fall season!

🐶🐱🦎🐰🐹

⚽️🏈🏒

Today’s pets: Jackson, Louie, Banyon, Ekko, and Marley!

08/13/2024

Elsie was “hiding” 🤣🤣🤣 such a sweetheart 💙

08/12/2024

If you love dogs, you’ll love this documentary!!

Dog behavior, training and learning how each dog learns, has been a HUGE passion of mine, but also crucial to my business in interacting with all kinds of breeds.

Dog owners: it’s also important for you to understand how dogs learn. Training should NEVER be optional.

You brought a life into your home, and you have to take responsibility for its environment, enrichment, education, and the individuality of that dog.  a well, trained dog, an exercised dog, will live a much happier life when you understand them as an individual. 

Each breed requires something different.

08/11/2024

Ewww

Squish, crush, or stomp these bugs!

It’s rare that we promote the squishing of bugs, but that’s what we need you to do when you find spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)! First reported in the U.S. in 2014, this invasive pest reproduces quickly and is especially damaging to crops. They feed on a wide range of plants including native grapevines, hops, and other trees and shrubs.

You can’t miss this bug—adult lanternflies are tan with black-spotted wings and red hind wings. They may be mistaken for moths or spotted beetles, but their striking wings set them apart upon closer inspection.

Have you seen one? Snap a picture and report it to the Ohio Department of Agriculture at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/1b36dd2cf09e4be0a79776a6104ce1dc Then, squish it!

Want to help reduce spotted lanternfly? Their preferred host plant is the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Survey your property and remove plants if possible. Learn more about tree-of-heaven and removal methods from the Ohio Invasive Plant Council athttps://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/17factsheettreeofheaven.pdf

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

Tank & Zoey have been a part of my business for many years! And his favorite thing on the planet are big toys that he can carry around to show his food dishes, and walk outside with.

Even though I told him that the squirrels potentially could make fun of him for carrying out big toys, he does not care. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Zoey prefers to steal his spot in the couch.

08/08/2024

Someone special is getting visits this week!!!
💙🥰

So nice having Denali in my life 🥰💙

08/05/2024

Cheese: Mom! help! Tank licked me! And he wants to look out my window 😫

Tank: move over. 🤪 we share.

Who’s your pet’s best friend?

08/02/2024

ATTN clients:

Effective September 1, 2024, a new pricing structure will take effect.

It's been a couple years since I have had to adjust pricing, so thank you all for your continued support and understanding. We truly appreciate you.

A text will be sent to you with your new price, or at your next house call, you will be informed.

Thank you!!

Serena & Katie
Your Traveling Tech Team

07/31/2024

Tank glad he got his 5th Librela injection!! He’s going to be 11 years old on Friday, and needs help with his old man hips.

We definitely see an improvement!

Senior pets require some extra care.

Set up a strategy session today to discuss your senior pet, and how best to help them as they age!

Email me today!

07/29/2024

I went upstairs to get some thing, and all four (my neighbors golden is over) were waiting patiently. Serious FOMO happening over🤣🤣

07/26/2024

POP QUIZ:

Which eye is Ghost missing?








Answer:

His Left eye. 👀

Were you correct? Or confused?

🐾 **Understanding Left and Right on Your Pets** 🐾

Hey pet parents! 🐶🐱

Have you ever been confused about which side is left or right when looking at your furry friend? It's a common mix-up, so here's a quick guide to help:

🔄 **Facing You:** When you're looking directly at your pet, your left is their right, and your right is their left. Think of it like looking in a mirror!

🐾 **Facing Away:** When your pet is facing away from you, their left side is on the same side as your left, and their right side is on the same side as your right. It's just like if you were walking behind them.

Remember, whether you're at the vet, training, or just playing, knowing the correct sides can make communication clearer and care easier! 🐕❤️🐾
Especially when you’re trying to dictate to a pet care provider, which side your pet is painful on, limping, has a lump, etc. 

Hope this helps! 

Check the comments for a tutorial. 

Also, fun fact, he’s blind. He can’t see anything out of the eyeball he has. 

07/16/2024

If you’re doing any prime shopping today, don’t forget to add a copy of my book! 🥰🥰🎉🎉

07/15/2024

A double WELCOME 👏🏽🎉🥳 is needed today.
For Duke & Drake!! Oh my heart 💜

I’m in for such a fun week!!! 🥳🥳

I love when my clients get new babies! This client has been a part of the Traveling technician for six years. But over the last year, she has lost three family pets. Which was sad for not only them, but for me as well losing a big part of my extended fur family.
However, they have added two new babies, and they are doing a fabulous job already! We had an in-home welcome, and it went well! I gave many suggestions, recommendations, and they followed all of them! 

Everyone loves puppies until it's time to work on puppies! 🐾 It's easy to enjoy their cute faces and playful energy, but the real work begins with training, reinforcement, and consistency. It takes repetition and so much patience. But when they learn new things and they look at you with those cute eyes, and they look for you, when you come over, it’s the best thing ever. 😭💖

When you are trying to find someone who will watch your dog for you, or puppy, it’s also important that they understand puppies.

Behavior, body language, play vs fighting, consistency, how to communicate, and truly understand puppyhood and the stages that come with it!

It comes with so many joys, but it also comes with challenges. You literally have a newborn baby in your home.

Everyone wants a well-behaved dog, but if you don’t put the effort and work in when they are babies, you may be in for a lot more work in the long run. And if you are lucky enough to rescue a dog, hiring a behaviorist or trainer is the best way to help your pet cope if they have any shortcomings in their confidence. A scared dog, an anxious dog, are all signs of a dog who has no confidence. Proper training can help. Along with fear free medication as needed.

As a veterinary technician with a passion for animals, I run my business effectively and efficiently. I'm not just there to play with your puppy (although that’s a fun part of my job!)—I’m dedicated to helping train and reinforce positive behaviors, create consistency, and make tailored recommendations based on my observations while I’m with them.

And the icing on the cake with puppies, or a newly adopted dog: I have digital products for you to purchase to help you understand the medical aspects of having a dog, the preventative measures, you can take as a pet owner, and set you up for a success as well. We can all win here. 🥳🥳

Choosing a professional like me ensures your puppy gets the best care and guidance, setting them up for a happy, healthy future. Let’s work together to give your furry friend the best start in life! 🐶❤️

XO,
🐾Serena Pudelski, RVT🐾
The Traveling Tech & Pet Strategist 🩷 www.thetravelingtechnician.com 🐘www.serenapudelski.com

07/11/2024

Hey everyone!
Welcome to The Traveling Technician!! 🐾
We have many new faces here, so I wanted to introduce myself!!
Who is this lady who posts all these pet pics?!

I’m Serena, your tour guide, business owner, and Registered Veterinary Technician. I have had my own business since 2016, and I have been an RVT in Ohio for 15 1/2 years. I’ve also have had animals since I was 10.

🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🐢🐍🦎🐠🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛🐈🦜

I have a menagerie of my own, and give your pets the same care and respect my pets receive. I have 3 dogs, 8 cats, a bearded dragon, and 2 snakes.

I have the highest standards of care for my pets, as well as the care my clients get.

As a technician, I bring many things from a clinic setting into the comfort of your home 🏠.

The things I bring to your home are tech appointments, and I show you how to hold your own pets confidently, and explain everything as I do them.

It is owner inclusive! You are a part of the team. 

I offer a multitude of services including, but not limited to:

▪️Nail trims
▪️Ear cleaning
▪️Anal glands
▪️Pet sitting and drop in visits
▪️Drop in visits
▪️Post-op care/questions
▪️SubQ Fluids as prescribed
▪️Administering meds- oral, eye meds, topical, injections like insulin, vitamin b, and the like, as prescribed by your DVM.

Also offer retainer services while you are at work!

◾️And so much More!! 🐾💚

I do not replace your DVM, but act as a partner in your pet’s health and help execute treatments and routine care to help with owner compliance.

I also have created a growing library 📚 of Digital Pet Care Courses, 💻 that are easy to understand, full of videos, checklists and PDFs so pet care can be easy, fun, and factual since it was created by an RVT.

Client education is one of the pillars in my business, and I thrive helping you understand your pets, the care they need, and explaining all the details.

Tech Questions via Zoom are also offered.
You have questions. I can help triage a situation, or answer a plethora of pet topics.
Vet Techs handle 95% of client education in rooms with the owners, but with Zoom, we have more time, and tailor my approach based on your needs.

Things that I am NOT doing:

❌Grooming- I am NOT a groomer. I am a medical professional. I help with medically necessary care and routine maintenance. Not bathing, or haircuts
❌Annual Exams/Vaccines
❌Prescribing meds
❌Diagnosis
❌Surgery

If you or your pets need an appointment, new clients are required to call to get set up!!

Call: 440-479-3511 M-F 9-4!

Service Areas: (East side Serena) Willowick, Eastlake, Wickliffe, Willoughby, mentor, Euclid, Richmond hts, Painesville, concord, Kirtland
And more

West side Katie: parma, brook park, Brooklyn, middleburg hts, Berea, and more!!!!

XO,
Serena

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07/11/2024

It was an honor knowing her, and helping her mission. 🐾🌸

It is with heavy hearts that we have to share with you that our friend, founder and Executive Director, Elvira Bellegoni, 75 years old, who was born on August 11, 1948, passed away on July 10, 2024. She was a resident of Willowick, Ohio since 1991, and previously she lived in Euclid. Elvira was born in Carrara, Italy and came to the US in 1969. She is survived by her friend and ex-husband Paul Budak; her friends and sponsors, Kim Hernandez and Anne Judd; and her brothers Livio and Franco. She was preceded in death by her mother Giuseppina; father Romeo; and brother Alberto.
Elvira had been a member of AA since 1985.

She was a CPA and a graduate of CSU with a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance. She owned her own accounting and financial planning company for over 25 years. She also co-owned an employment agency in Mentor. Elvira wrote extensively throughout the years publishing many articles and books. Elvira was a college instructor for over 25 years and she taught at Cleveland State University, Lake Erie College, and Notre Dame College. For over 20 years, she also gave private lessons in Italian.
Elvira loved ballroom dancing and had taken lessons since 2005. She also loved painting; flowers and cats being her favored subjects.

Elvira loved cats and had cats her entire life. She spent much of her time helping pets with food distribution, medical treatment, and adoption with her charity Ohio Paws with Purpose, formerly Willowick Pet Food Pantry.

She had many friends and showed them love, respect, and appreciation. She cared very much for people and helped many through the years.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1 – 3 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Monreal Srnick Funerals and Cremations, 35400 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, Ohio 44095. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3PM at the funeral home. She will be buried in All Souls Cemetery at a later date.

Any donations should be made, in memory of Elvira, to Ohio Paws with Purpose 28605 Lakeshore Blvd., Willowick, OH 44095.

07/09/2024

“It may come as a surprise, but many online supplement companies do not test the quality of their products, leaving them without concrete proof of their supplements contents. Encourage your customers to inquire about third-party analyses to ensure they aren't inadvertently giving their pets placebos. Additionally, verify that the dosages align with those used in studies demonstrating beneficial results. Another vital document to request is the Certificate of Analysis for the ingredients, especially the active ones. Also serving as a hallmark of product quality is The NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) seal, which is particularly noteworthy.
As veterinary professionals, our dedication to evidence-based solutions shapes our recommendations, ensuring we endorse products that withstand critical examination for the wellbeing of our patients and their families. By elevating our standards, we create a demand for rigorously tested, proven solutions, setting a precedent the industry should adhere to. The scientific foundation of a product is irreplace-able. Always read the labels and scrutinize the listed ingredients.”

In an era where pets are increasingly recognized as integral family members, the lingering effects of a global pandemic have underscored their role as indispensable companions for many Americans.

07/09/2024

Marvin enjoying some sun, fresh air, saying hello to passersby, and watching cars. 🌸☀️🚗🏃🏽‍♂️

Don’t forget your reptiles need enrichment, too!

And if you’re traveling, not only do I take care of the furry family, but everything in between! 🐍🦎🦜🐓

Many times people go out of town when they have reptiles, birds, etc. and just leave them unattended or checked on sparingly. 😔

However, they should still be attended to daily, have their lighting checked, humidity, food as needed, and be interacted with on a daily basis.

Reptiles and other exotic species look for security and safety as well. Yes, they are not as attentive as dogs and cats, but they definitely communicate when you pay attention. 😉😘

ps: he helped someone who was scared of snakes ease their fears and pet him 🥰🥰

New job as ambassador ball python? 🥰🥰 yes please 🫶🏼🩵

07/07/2024

Hey everyone!!

Due to a change of plans, 4 slots have opened between Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. July 8-11.

Text to claim!
440-479-3511

New clients are required to call.

Hours are M-F 9-4!

Looking forward to talking soon!

07/03/2024

Hope everyone is having a great week!!! Appointments will resume Monday!!!

06/29/2024

A beautiful walk in the park for Kola! She had an extended visit due to her owner being gone for the day. She had a blast!!! 🐾

And we saw lots of cool things!