Arden Moore Talks With AVMA President Lori Teller on Dog-Welcoming Hotels and Restaurants Plus Veterinary Telehealth
On this special episode of the Oh Behave Show, host Arden Moore gets a one-on-one opportunity to talk with Dr. Lori Teller, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Just in time for summer travel, Dr. Teller shares tips on making it safe and welcoming for your dog to join you in hotels and dine with you at pet-welcoming eateries. She also discusses the emerging field of veterinary telehealth medicine. Tune in now!
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"If your dog is prone to snatching food off of the table, this is not a good dog to take to a restaurant for dining."
— Dr. Lori Teller
BIO:
AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller
About AVMA President, Dr. Lori Teller, DVM
Dr. Lori Teller, from Houston, is a graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (TAMU CVM), and she is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine and feline practice. In 2018, Dr. Teller joined the faculty at TAMU CVM as a clinical associate professor of telehealth. Dr. Teller has special interests in internal medicine cases, particularly those regarding GI diseases and autoimmune problems. She also greatly enjoys cytology as a diagnostic tool for lumps and bumps and working with senior animals to alleviate pain as they age. She is very passionate about telehealth and the role it can play in veterinary medicine.
About the AVMA
Serving more than 100,000 member veterinarians, the AVMA is the nation's leading representative of the veterinary profession, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of animals, humans and the environment. Founded in 1863 and with members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 60 countries, the AVMA is one of the largest veterinary medical organizations in the world.
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Arden Moore [00:02:18]:
Welcome back to the Oh Behave show on Pet Life Radio. I'm your host, Arden Moore. Please welcome to our show. I'm talking the president of the American Veterinary medical Association, Dr. Lori Teller. Welcome to the show, Dr. Lori.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:02:33]:
Thanks for having me. I'm excited about this.
Arden Moore [00:02:35]:
Well, strap yourselves in, guys. We're really honored to have you on the show. I mean, this gal heads up the AVMA. Now, I understand there's how many members, approximately.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:02:46]:
You have over 101,000 veterinarians and I.
Arden Moore [00:02:52]:
Understand this AVMA has been around since 1863. We're talking Abe Lincoln days and I think that's 160 days. I really don't know, Dr. Lori, what that would be in dog years.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:03:05]:
You'd be a dinosaur for sure.
Arden Moore [00:03:08]:
A doggy dinosaur. Okay. Exactly. We could yap with you all day about so many things, but we're going to be focusing on three areas and I think the folks tuning in are really going to appreciate your insights. That's about taking a dog to a hotel. That's about, hey, my dog wants to dine with me at an outdoor eatery. And also a topic near and dear to you. Emerging field of veterinary medicine.
Arden Moore [00:03:33]:
And that is telehealth medicine. What do you think? This sounds like a jeopardy lineup of categories. What do you think?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:03:39]:
I love jeopardy. I love jeopardy. So let's do it.
Arden Moore [00:03:41]:
I do, too. I have a long night shirt that's got Alex Trebek on it and it says, and the answer is, I told everybody what I wore to go to sleep at night. That's all right. So before we plunge in, it's a big deal to be the president of the AVMA. How long have you been a veterinarian? And tell people a little bit about why did you want to become a veterinarian?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:04:05]:
I have been a veterinarian since 1990, so a very long time. I am also one of those classic little girls who wanted to be a veterinarian since I was about five. And so when I was twelve, I started hanging out with our family veterinarian. And when I was 16, I got an official after school job working there. And I went back to that practice after I graduated from vet school and worked there until a few years ago when I joined the faculty at Texas A and M. Wow.
Arden Moore [00:04:36]:
Well, Texas A and M, I knew of the legendary Dr. Bonnie Beaver. You want to talk about her? She's a great mentor for been.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:04:47]:
She was one of my teachers when I went through vet school and now she's a colleague and a tremendous friend. Still one of my mentors. Just had some exchanges with her yesterday and she keeps rocking along. She's amazing.
Arden Moore [00:05:01]:
Oh, I love that. I love that. All right. Covid is hopefully in our rear view mirror. People are out and about. We have terms being used again, like doggy vacay or hey, you know what? There's this great restaurant with a great patio that's welcoming for dogs. There is a trend, I think, back in gear for us to be able to take well mannered dogs to places like hotels and to eat. So let's go to hotels because I travel a lot with my dog, pet safety dog Kona, and yes, my cat, orange tabby, pet safety cat Casey.
Arden Moore [00:05:36]:
And we're always on the hunt for pet welcoming hotels. And I make a big point that when I come in, Kona's on a harness. Kona sits on queue. They're both therapy pets. They've been trained. I want to up the game for the next guest that's coming with a dog into the hotel lobby. So help us know, what kind of things should our dog know and be able to do before we say you're going to go to a hotel vacation?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:06:06]:
Well, I think you hit on the keyword, which was well mannered. So very important that when you travel with your pets that they are well behaved, that they have been through some level of training. You do want them to respond to simple commands. Sit, stay, come, all of those kinds of things.
Arden Moore [00:06:25]:
Bring me a late.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:06:28]:
Yeah, hold my beer, whatever it takes. So that's really important that they have some level of basic obedience, that they walk on a leash without trying to either pull you down or jump on the person standing with you in line to check in. So that's key. And then you also brought up welcoming hotel. So when you're traveling with your pet, you need to plan ahead and know that the places that you're going to stay, whether it's a hotel or a family or friends home, that your pet will be also welcome to stay there.
Arden Moore [00:07:05]:
Well, I have to tell you, we recently took a road trip from Dallas to Omaha, Nebraska, because we were invited to teach, ready for this, 80 people in pet first aid. And we have a veterinary approved program, pet first aid for you. I did not teach 80 people in one day. It was over several days and I was looking for an Airbnb. And I really had to showcase Kona and Casey's resume, if you will, to the owner. And the good news is she wrote that I left the place better than she left it for us. And this was the first time she ever had a cat guest. And like the second dog guest, and we created a nice atmosphere.
Arden Moore [00:07:46]:
And of course, I gave her my book, the dog behavior answer book, because she has a dog. But I'm just saying we do need to put in a little more effort, right, to be able to win over a hotel or even an Airbnb or VrbO or Aiaio, whatever they're called. Now, have you ever taken, I think you said you have Tucker and Gracie, your cool dogs.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:08:07]:
Yes, I do.
Arden Moore [00:08:08]:
Have they gone to a vacay, on.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:08:10]:
A hotel, anywhere they have. We traveled with them from Houston to Colorado, so of course we had to stop in a hotel en route, and then we were staying at a hotel in Colorado. And my dogs have been through obedience training. I can trust them to sit, to stay, to come when called, all of those things. So of course they were big hits with the people, the hotel staff, all the guests wanted to come and pet them and miss their dogs at home, so wanted to get their doggy cuddles in as well. And it really makes a big difference.
Arden Moore [00:08:44]:
What kind of dogs are they?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:08:45]:
They are Labrador Retrievers.
Arden Moore [00:08:47]:
Okay. So, you know, Dr. Marty Becker, he says labs chew to and shed till they're dead. Is that, it's, yes.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:08:55]:
So very important when you're traveling with your pet to have your own doggy luggage. Bring your dog's favorite bed. Make sure you bring your dog's food. You don't want to switch foods and end up with a dog with vomiting and diarrhea. While you're on the road, bring your dog's, of course, leash and collar, and definitely bring favorite toys, new toys, long lasting treats. So when you are on your vacation and maybe you want to step out and go out pet free, I don't know who would want to do that. But if you do that, your pet will be content in the hotel room and not start barking or scratching at the doors or destroying the hotel room.
Arden Moore [00:09:33]:
Yeah, we'll leave that to rock. Well, you know, I laugh. I don't know about you, but I seem to have to pack more when I'm bringing my dog Kona and my cat Casey than I do when you know my own stuff, proportionately because Kona has a bed, Kona has a blanket. For the other know she's going to be on the bed with me. So we have a thing we put on top. They have all their thing. But the one thing I always do, and maybe you're a veterinarian, you can address it. I don't want to take any chances, so I always bring plenty of bottled water.
Arden Moore [00:10:06]:
Can you address the medical? Uhoh. If a dog on a trip is drinking some water, that's a different source.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:10:13]:
I think that it's always good, especially if you're driving, to definitely have bottled water, particularly while you're in route. Drinking water where you're going probably is going to depend on the safety of the water where you are. So if it's safe for you to drink, then it's probably going to be safe for your pet. To drink. But if there's any question about the water quality, then ideally you would bring along some bottled water as well.
Arden Moore [00:10:39]:
Well, let's get yucky. What happens if they drink water that's not good for them? Come on, let's get into it.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:10:43]:
It can definitely make them sick. So not only the water that may be provided where you're staying, but of course, dogs and some cats like to explore, and they'll start drinking from puddles, rivers, streams, the beach. And all of those can definitely make our pets sick. There are some areas where giardia, which is a parasite, is endemic in rivers and streams and lakes. And if your dog or cat drinks from that, they are very likely to end up with a nasty bug that causes really foul gas and can also cause incredible diarrhea. And it's hard to get rid of if your pet gets this.
Arden Moore [00:11:24]:
When you call it incredible diarrhea, I'm sitting up and taking notice.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:11:28]:
That means it's a big d. It is nasty. Let's just say that it's really nasty and the risk is low. But it is potentially contagious to humans, too, so no reason to even want to go down that road. Of course, salt water from the ocean, if dogs drink too much of that, that can cause extreme illness, leading to seizures and death. So even if your dog loves to play in the ocean, my dogs do not let them drink it. Give them fresh water to drink and.
Arden Moore [00:11:59]:
The salt man on their coats. And what's it do to the kidneys? That's not good.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:12:03]:
No, none of it's good. So definitely after your pets have been swimming, wherever it is, lake, ocean, river, definitely need to rinse them off because we know how they get themselves clean. They turn around and groom. And even if they didn't swallow it while they were swimming in it, they're going to swallow it when they are licking themselves.
Arden Moore [00:12:22]:
Now, sometimes we take a trip with our dogs to a hotel and we've got a tour that is no four legs allowed. So I know you said your dogs are well mannered and some places allow the pets to be in the room. Have you ever, or what's your thoughts about hiring a pet sitter or working with the concierge to have somebody doggy sit?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:12:43]:
Yes. And I think there are some pets that are not comfortable traveling. And knowing your pet and your pet's personality is really important. If they don't adapt well to strange people and new situations, they are not going to be good travel companions. So having a pet sitter or having.
Arden Moore [00:13:04]:
A boarding kennel or even hire someone there, right?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:13:07]:
Yes, absolutely. But knowing that there's somebody that you can trust to stay with your dog is perfect. And this is also going to be true. If your pets need regular medication. You want to make sure that you have somebody that you trust that could administer that medication. And for some pets, it's very important to maintain a routine what they're traveling or if you have a pet sitter, particularly when it comes to administering medications. So that's important to take into account as well.
Arden Moore [00:13:33]:
So Tucker and Gracie, two of the luckiest dogs I know. Now, what kind of fun did they have in Colorado? Did you do anything dog specific about?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:13:43]:
Everything we did was dog specific.
Arden Moore [00:13:46]:
All right.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:13:47]:
Yes. So they love to hike. They are big walkers, and of course they're labs, so they're go, go. So we did a lot of hiking in Colorado. Of course, Colorado is a very dog friendly state, so they were welcome into shops. And we could go into the favorite pet store and they could pick out a new toy there. And there's, of course, a lot of outdoor dining available there. And so they could go to dinner with us and sit out on the patio and take in the sights and sounds as well.
Arden Moore [00:14:15]:
I think I want to come back as your dog.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:14:18]:
I want to come back as my dog.
Arden Moore [00:14:21]:
We're speaking with Dr. Lori Teller. She is the president of the American Veterinary Medical association. She hinted about what our next topic will be, which is dining with dogs. We're going to plunge into that after we take this break. So sit, stay. We'll be right back.
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Arden Moore [00:16:18]:
Welcome back to the Oh Behave show on Pet Life Radio. I'm your host, Arden Moore. I'm with the prez. Yeah, the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Lori Teller. You can feel her compassion for dogs and cats and other critters. And I have to say it, bone appetite. Let's talk about it.
Arden Moore [00:16:38]:
I lived in Oceanside, California, for a number of years and actually had two dogs, chipper and Cleo, and we were part of the original SoCal surf dogs. It's very embarrassing, Dr. Laurie, when your two dogs surf better than you. But they did. But we would rinse them out and everything. And there were all these patios in Oceanside harbor where well mannered dogs were welcome. But I remember when I would go, they're on harnesses and I have their little water bowls and all that. I always try to pick a corner or something away from right at the entrance.
Arden Moore [00:17:12]:
And so I guess in the military, I got my six covered. Can you talk about scoping out, if you have a well mannered dog where you should sit?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:17:22]:
I completely agree with you. When we take our dogs with us to eat, we want to be in a corner or a place where there's less traffic going through the restaurant. So that is perfect advice for dog owners. And of course, you want to know that the restaurant accepts dogs, right? So call ahead, make sure that your pet is going to be welcome at the restaurant.
Arden Moore [00:17:43]:
Tucker, your table's ready.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:17:46]:
That would be awesome, wouldn't it?
Arden Moore [00:17:48]:
Well, you should put the reservation under Tucker.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:17:51]:
I should. That's a great idea. I think I'm going to do that.
Arden Moore [00:17:54]:
Next time him wear a bow.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:17:56]:
Course, of course. He's very much the gentleman.
Arden Moore [00:18:00]:
Okay.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:18:01]:
So scoping out a quiet place, of course, back to your dog should be well mannered, least trained, willing to sit or lie down at your feet while you were eating. You definitely don't need a table surfer at the restaurant, and we want to.
Arden Moore [00:18:17]:
Make sure we enunciate that. Dr. Laurie said table surfer. She didn't say table server. Can you define? Because I think people need to know.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:18:25]:
Yes. If your dog is prone to snatching food off of the table, this is not a good dog to take to a restaurant for dining. Whether that's off of your own plate, your companion's plate, or the tables next to you plate. You definitely need a dog that can sit and you can even take a treat with you when you take your dog. So if you have a long lasting chew toy bone, something like that, that is your dog's favorite and you know it will last a while. Perfect time to give. That is when your food comes too. And then your dog is distracted and happy and will sit there calmly again.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:19:03]:
Make sure your dog is leash trained. The last thing you need to do is for your dog to trip a waiter or to trip one of the other guests in the restaurant, too.
Arden Moore [00:19:12]:
Now, speaking of leashes, I'm a big fan of making sure they're not those zip retractables. And I keep them on a short lead, like four or 6ft. But it's tethered to the bottom of my chair and I'm no twiggy, so they're not going to move. What do you do when you have two of them? How do you do the leash and still be able to use your hands to eat your own food?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:19:33]:
So I agree with you completely on those flexi extendable leashes. They are the bane of my existence. Yes.
Arden Moore [00:19:40]:
I wish they were banned. So many things happen. I mean, a jogger crosses in front of you and a dog doesn't see the wire and slashes their calf muscle. I know somebody that popped a tooth out because that clunky thing hit them in the mouth. Yes. And you're not walking your dog. I'm going to say this, you'd probably never be back on my show again, but I'm like, your dog thinks you're their bitch now because they're so far out, you're just picking up their poop. There's no walking with your dog.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:20:06]:
No, I completely agree. And I know of a dog that got loose, the owner lost the grip on that and so the dog is running and that leash is bouncing behind it and the dog is petrified because I think something was chasing it and it took for that owner to catch that dog. So, yeah, I very much agree. When you're walking your dog, use a shorter leash. And definitely when you're in a restaurant, a four to six foot lead is the most appropriate and you can wrap it around the chair leg if it's a really super dog friendly restaurant. They may even have a hook on the table or chair that you can.
Arden Moore [00:20:44]:
Like women for the bars with our purses. Now dogs have hooks at tables. Look at that. That's progress.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:20:49]:
Yeah. So there's something there. Of course, if you're sitting along an edge where there's wrought iron and you can wrap the leash around that, anything like that would be appropriate. The last thing you want to do is have to be holding the leash with your hand in one hand and trying to cut up your food to eat whatever it is that you've ordered.
Arden Moore [00:21:09]:
You can't have a merlot and a mutt.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:21:12]:
No work. No. You have one or the other, right? Yeah.
Arden Moore [00:21:17]:
It also sounds like you're really trying to be considerate. I always leave a good tip, I mean, more than normal. I don't know what. You don't have to confess, but I want to come back.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:21:27]:
I do, too. I want my dog to be well behaved and welcomed. And we do will certainly leave a big tip. Really. Dog friendly restaurants will bring a bowl of water out for your dog. And even the best mannered dogs have most likely left some dog hair or drool behind. And so somebody's cleaning that up as well.
Arden Moore [00:21:47]:
I've had some dates like that before I got married. Yeah, I understand. I got you. But also I time it. What about you? When you're first doing this, when's a good time of day to take a nice mannered dog, but still a dog to a patio?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:22:03]:
If this is your first or second time out with your pet, go at an off time. So either a really late lunch or an early early dinner, things will be quieter, the restaurant won't be full. You can see how your dog reacts to the environment. And also you can see how the wait staff in the restaurant reacts to having a dog there. Some restaurants that say they are dog friendly may not be quite as dog friendly as others. So it's a great way for you to judge your dog's behavior and also how welcoming the restaurant is to your dog being present.
Arden Moore [00:22:37]:
Now, I know you're not the dear Anne Landers of the dog etiquette world, but what do you do in a situation where you have a well mannered dog and these people pop in with a dog on a zip lead and the dog comes flying over to your table? Any tips?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:22:52]:
Well, first, I would nicely ask the dog owner to remove their dog from my dog's face. But if that doesn't work, then I will talk to our waiter or to the restaurant manager, and I don't need a bad dog ruining it for those of us who have well mannered dogs, and so I'd rather that be dealt with early.
Arden Moore [00:23:15]:
Yes, a little canine etiquette. Hey, I'm so delighted. We have Dr. Lori Teller. She's the president of the American Veterinary Medical association, on our show. That's pretty rocking. One thing that I really want to talk about, because a lot of things in the landscape of veterinary medicine have evolved because of COVID Covid brought a lot of people getting a lot of pets. And even though you have 101,000 veterinarians in the AVMA, there's millions of pets, and I think the ratio, there's a gap.
Arden Moore [00:23:48]:
I have great veterinarians. Casa Linda Animal Hospital. Dr. Deb Charles, shout out. I'm telling you, people need to know about telehealth medicine in the field of veterinary medicine, and I understand that's something that you're very supportive of and involved in. Can you talk a little bit about that, how the scene is shifting with people?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:24:09]:
Yeah, absolutely. I am very passionate about the appropriate use of telehealth in the veterinary space. So I think it's really important that everyone establish a relationship with a veterinarian, especially while your pet is healthy. So, of course, all pets should have an annual exam, get their appropriate vaccinations and what have you. But telehealth can be really helpful in several ways. One, if you have an emergency teletriage. So triaging what is going on with your pet is huge. Certainly if you think your animal got into something toxic, you want to know if there's something you need to do at home before you seek further veterinary care.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:24:54]:
Right now it is so hot. We're seeing so many cases of heat stroke. So I want to be called or have a teletriage visit so I can give the pet owner some advice on what to do before they rush their pet in for further assessment and care. So teletriage, amazing.
Arden Moore [00:25:13]:
I like that term. We teach people that in our pet first aid classes, that we're that life saving bridge between the, uh oh. And the veterinary clinic. And we very much work with veterinarians. And so when I'm teaching people about, like, what color is a bad color on the gums?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:25:29]:
Dr. Lori, anything that's not pink.
Arden Moore [00:25:32]:
Yeah. And second, I say, you know, you should something cool to their paws because they sweat that way. And now here I'm going to make a fool of myself again to make sure people never forget the dangers of giving a hot dog. Ice. I say ice. Ice. Not nice baby.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:25:49]:
Yes, excellent. Yes. But I will tell them to get a cool, not cold, towel, wet it down and wrap them in that. And then they need to seek immediate veterinary attention if they think their dog is having heat stroke. And I'd rather them err on the side of caution and not delay that. So that's a real problem. The other thing regarding teletriage, of course, we've all had that moment when we pop up from a sound sleep because one of our pets is throwing up, and we know that sound, that awful wretching sound that wakes us up.
Arden Moore [00:26:25]:
Come on, you don't want to make it on a radio. I won't embarrass you. We got it. We won't make you do that.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:26:30]:
I'm going to pass on that, but we all know what it is. So if you are concerned when your pet is vomiting at 02:00 in the morning, you can have a teletriage visit and determine if this is something that you really do need to get dressed and go to your local er, or if this is something that can wait till the next day and you can contact your regular veterinarian. So sometimes it's just a way of removing some of that anxiety.
Arden Moore [00:26:54]:
Another benny of telehealth is sometimes the lobbies are very crowded. There's hard to get a booking for a non emergency, maybe a follow checkup on a suture look or something like that. Can you give us some of the benefits of how to use the time of a veterinarian most efficiently?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:27:12]:
Yeah, and that is one of the biggest ways that we can use telemedicine is for follow up visits. So definitely post op incision checks. Maybe you had your cat spayed three days ago and the incision looks a little bit red and you're concerned about it. And really the last thing you want to do is put your cat in the carrier and go back. But you can have a telemedicine follow up with your veterinarian, take some pictures of the incision, or show it on the video, and your veterinarian can say, that's normal healing or that doesn't look right, maybe your cat's been licking at it. These are some things we need to do, but we can also use follow up for skin infections. If your veterinary wants to have a recheck two weeks after you've been in with your dog for a skin infection and you want to determine how your pet is responding, things like that. So there's so many ways that we can use it.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:28:05]:
Behavior, I love it.
Arden Moore [00:28:08]:
Just think, bring you back to 1990 at Texas A and M to now president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2023. You've come a long way, baby.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:28:20]:
Definitely a long way.
Arden Moore [00:28:21]:
I mean, think of what has happened in veterinary medicine just in your time.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:28:25]:
Huge. So many advances. And I love it because that means I'm always learning something new. And I love that I'm a curious person, so I always love something new.
Arden Moore [00:28:35]:
Well, so when you're not being a veterinarian and you're not running the adma, surprise our listeners. What's something you like to do for fun and make sure it's legal?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:28:45]:
Yes.
Arden Moore [00:28:46]:
What do you like to do? What would surprise people or hidden talent?
Dr. Lori Teller [00:28:50]:
Hidden talent. I don't know about that. We love to travel. My husband and I love to explore new places, both domestically and internationally. So we do a lot of that. I am a gym rat, so I'm in the gym almost every day, so.
Arden Moore [00:29:03]:
I'm not going to arm wrestle you. Okay, that's good.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:29:06]:
There you go. We can have a push up contest.
Arden Moore [00:29:11]:
You first.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:29:12]:
Okay. So I do a lot of that. Love to read. And we have a son, and all of our family is nearby, so we spend time with family and some good friends as well.
Arden Moore [00:29:23]:
Well, any parting message you want to tell our listeners? We've got zillions tuning in all over the world because you're on the longest running pet podcast on the planet.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:29:33]:
I love that. And I love that there are so many people that love their pets. So do right by your pets. Get regular veterinary exams. Make sure they're vaccinated appropriately. Oh, and that goes back to the travel. So Lyme disease isn't a big problem for us in Texas. Right.
Dr. Lori Teller [00:29:49]:
But if you are traveling to New England, you may want to talk to your veterinarian before you go about the Lyme vaccine. But wherever you're going, especially if it's not nearby, find out if there's different preventions or vaccines that your pet should be on as well. Otherwise, stay healthy, give your pet lots of cuddles, lots of exercise, and definitely keep working on the training and having a well mannered pet.
Arden Moore [00:30:12]:
I love it. Hey, everybody. We have so enjoyed having Dr. Lori Teller of the American Veterinary Medical association on our show. We got some great tips on how to travel, stay at hotels, dine with them, and a little more insight into the world of veterinary telehealth medicine at this time. Also, I want to do a shout out to my producer, Mark Winter. He is the surgeon of sound. What do you think, Lori? The surgeon of sound.
Arden Moore [00:30:40]:
And he is the Executive Producer of Pet Life Radio. We are the largest pet radio network on the planet. There's that word again. And humbly, I hope you check me out @ardenmore.com. And I have a YouTube channel. Come on, Dr. Lori, easy. Go to Ardenmore and get the YouTube.
Arden Moore [00:30:56]:
I got some cool youtubes. As you know, I'm a very boring host, as you've just had experience. Yes, I can tell. So, pet pals, until next time, this is your flea free host, Arden Moore, delivering just two words to all you two, three and four leggers out there. Oh, behave.
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Timestamped overview:
00:00 Learn about harmony with pets from Arden.
05:01 People are out again, embracing pet-friendly trend.
07:05 Dallas-Omaha road trip, pet first aid classes.
10:43 Pets may get sick from contaminated water.
16:38 Lived in Oceanside with surf dogs. Embarrassing.
20:06 Use shorter leash when walking, especially indoors.
22:03 Try off-peak times to assess dog-friendliness.
24:09 Passionate about telehealth in veterinary care.
27:12 Telemedicine for pet follow-ups saves time.
31:17 Arden Moore explores pet behaviors in-depth.
Key topics and bullets:
Sure, here is the comprehensive sequence of topics and sub-topics covered in the transcript:
**Traveling with Pets**
- The necessity of preparation for traveling with dogs
- Packing a 'dog's own luggage' including essentials like food, toys, and treats
- Selecting pet-friendly accommodations in advance
**Pet Health and Safety**
- Drinking water safety concerns for pets during travel
- Precautions against contaminated water sources to avoid illness
**Pet Personality and Travel Suitability**
- Assessing a pet's temperament for travel
- Options such as hiring pet sitters or using boarding kennels for less travel-comfortable pets
**Dr. Lori Teller's Personal Interests**
- Her hobbies and routine
- Enjoyment of traveling, gym workouts, reading, and spending time with family and friends
**Veterinary Care and Pet Health**
- Importance of veterinary visits and vaccinations
- Precautions for Lyme disease and other travel-related health considerations
**Pet Life Radio and Dr. Teller's Promotion**
- Arden Moore's interaction with Dr. Teller
- Arm wrestling and push-up contest jokes
- Encouraging regular listenership and engagement
- Mention of Arden Moore's YouTube channel
- Announcer's call to listen to "Oh, Behave with Arden Moore" on Pet Life Radio
**Dog-Friendly Restaurant Etiquette**
- Tips for dining with pets at restaurants
- Advising off-peak dining times for a smoother experience
- Handling potentially unruly dogs and choosing quiet spots in the restaurant
- Being considerate of other diners and staff, including leaving a good tip
- Ensuring pets are well-trained and distracted appropriately while dining
- Using non-retractable leashes for more secure tethering
**Advancements in Telehealth for Veterinary Medicine**
- Dr. Teller's advocacy for telehealth application in veterinary care
- Efficiency in emergency triage cases, heatstroke, vomiting, and post-operative care
- The role of telehealth in managing skin infections and other health concerns
**Product Advertisement**
- Promotion of Kitty Poo Club
- Benefits of the litter box product, including odor control and minimal maintenance
Each topic above encapsulates the crucial discussion points of the episode with Dr. Lori Teller on "Oh, Behave," which can be used to structure a well-organized podcast episode summary.