If you are so lucky to stumble upon the bar that Dr. Antkowiak frequents after work you might possibly get to meet one of the most compassionate, articulate, and intelligent vets this world over, and ... Read More
If you are so lucky to stumble upon the bar that Dr. Antkowiak frequents after work you might possibly get to meet one of the most compassionate, articulate, and intelligent vets this world over, and one with an incredible sense of humor. After a day of patients and pet parents, all with their own unique concerns and questions, you'll find Dr. Antkowiak surrounded by local restaurant owners and bartenders, each sharing pictures of his or her cat, and asking, "are reverse sneezes normal?" You'd think he'd shout, "enough with the pets!" but he just laughs, and provides council. "Is it like this?" and he begins to reenact the reverse sneeze, "or this?" as he makes a gagging sound. It is the veterinarian equivalent of Car Talk. "Okay, it's reverse sneezing" he eventually confirms. "Normal. You should dust more," he tells the owner of the reverse sneezing cat. Kahlil Gibran says, "work is love made visible" and it appears Dr. Antkowiak is living that creed up and down H St. These bar-side conversations shed light on the owner of Atlas Vet: a man who has a heart for animals and also for their people, inside and outside of the office. Read Less