Bulldogs: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: From breed-specific medical concerns like heat stroke, to preparing your home, training and grooming tips. (101 Publishing: Pets Series)
Book Details
Author(s)Lori Teller DVM
Publisher101 Publishing
ISBN / ASINB009RBKS8W
ISBN-13978B009RBKS89
Sales Rank716,098
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Excerpt from the Book:
Despite their somewhat grumpy faces, bulldogs are very kind and gentle. They crave human affection and seek lots of attention. If pestering you doesn’t get a bulldog what it wants, it may turn to more destructive behaviors, such as chewing. This is not a breed that will entertain itself in the backyard all hours of the day and night. Anyone who acquires a bulldog must plan to spend a fair amount of time and energy with it.
Interview with the Author
101 Publishing: What inspired you to become a vet?
Lori Teller: I wanted to be a veterinarian since I was 6 years old. It was just always part of me! I read all the James Herriot books and my father is a physician, so I grew up fascinated by medicine and science. I just preferred the idea of having animals as patients instead of humans. When I was 12 years old, my parents realized that my dream was unshakable and suggested I get some experience at a veterinary hospital to see what it was really like. You definitely do not spend your day playing with puppies and kittens. I spent my summers from the ages of 12 to 15 hanging out at Meyerland Animal Clinic where I learned so much, and I realized that veterinary medicine was truly my calling. At the age of 16, the doctors there hired me as a paid employee to work after school, on weekends and vacations, and I've been there ever since. I was blessed to be able to return as a veterinarian after graduation.
101 Publishing: What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had as a vet?
Lori Teller: Do I have to pick just one? I had a beagle patient who ate a little girl's collection of Polly Pocket dolls and started vomiting. By the time I was done with surgery, I had removed enough pieces to fill a gallon-sized freezer bag! Then there was the first C-section that I ever did. I was so nervous that the puppies wouldn't survive, but they did! I met a young girl who received her first dog when she entered middle school. We had a coloring contest to promote dental health in dogs and cats, and she won. She has now grown up, teaches elementary school, gotten married, and comes to see me with her own dog. I also still take care of her parents’ dog. And I can’t forget the lovely woman with an elderly cat with kidney disease. Together we worked to give this cat the best quality of life that we could for months. When there was no more to be done, the woman gave me the tightest hug I've ever received and let her cat go peacefully. The devotion and love that people have for their pets always leaves me humbled to have been a part of their lives.
101 Publishing: What’s the single most important piece of advice you can give to a new dog owner?
Lori Teller: Do your homework before you bring the dog home! Be prepared for the amount of time and attention your new family member will require. Cute collars and funny t-shirts are nice, but invest your money in preventive care and basic training in good doggy manners in order to have a long, loving relationship with your dog. Find a veterinarian you trust and don't be afraid to ask questions about your dog's health. You will be your dog's best advocate!
101 Publishing: How does writing complement your veterinary career?
Lori Teller: I love to help people learn about dogs and cats and the veterinary profession. There is so much misinformation out there, and writing allows me to reach a broader audience beyond the people who walk in my door. It is so important to provide accurate information to people about their dogs and veterinary care, and when I can share that information, it makes it easier for me to take care of the patients that do come to see me for help.
Highlights:
The ideal home life for a bulldog
Heat stroke dangers and prevention tips
Where to find one and questions to ask a breeder
How to prepare your home for the breed
Breed-specific medical concerns
And much more!
Despite their somewhat grumpy faces, bulldogs are very kind and gentle. They crave human affection and seek lots of attention. If pestering you doesn’t get a bulldog what it wants, it may turn to more destructive behaviors, such as chewing. This is not a breed that will entertain itself in the backyard all hours of the day and night. Anyone who acquires a bulldog must plan to spend a fair amount of time and energy with it.
Interview with the Author
101 Publishing: What inspired you to become a vet?
Lori Teller: I wanted to be a veterinarian since I was 6 years old. It was just always part of me! I read all the James Herriot books and my father is a physician, so I grew up fascinated by medicine and science. I just preferred the idea of having animals as patients instead of humans. When I was 12 years old, my parents realized that my dream was unshakable and suggested I get some experience at a veterinary hospital to see what it was really like. You definitely do not spend your day playing with puppies and kittens. I spent my summers from the ages of 12 to 15 hanging out at Meyerland Animal Clinic where I learned so much, and I realized that veterinary medicine was truly my calling. At the age of 16, the doctors there hired me as a paid employee to work after school, on weekends and vacations, and I've been there ever since. I was blessed to be able to return as a veterinarian after graduation.
101 Publishing: What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had as a vet?
Lori Teller: Do I have to pick just one? I had a beagle patient who ate a little girl's collection of Polly Pocket dolls and started vomiting. By the time I was done with surgery, I had removed enough pieces to fill a gallon-sized freezer bag! Then there was the first C-section that I ever did. I was so nervous that the puppies wouldn't survive, but they did! I met a young girl who received her first dog when she entered middle school. We had a coloring contest to promote dental health in dogs and cats, and she won. She has now grown up, teaches elementary school, gotten married, and comes to see me with her own dog. I also still take care of her parents’ dog. And I can’t forget the lovely woman with an elderly cat with kidney disease. Together we worked to give this cat the best quality of life that we could for months. When there was no more to be done, the woman gave me the tightest hug I've ever received and let her cat go peacefully. The devotion and love that people have for their pets always leaves me humbled to have been a part of their lives.
101 Publishing: What’s the single most important piece of advice you can give to a new dog owner?
Lori Teller: Do your homework before you bring the dog home! Be prepared for the amount of time and attention your new family member will require. Cute collars and funny t-shirts are nice, but invest your money in preventive care and basic training in good doggy manners in order to have a long, loving relationship with your dog. Find a veterinarian you trust and don't be afraid to ask questions about your dog's health. You will be your dog's best advocate!
101 Publishing: How does writing complement your veterinary career?
Lori Teller: I love to help people learn about dogs and cats and the veterinary profession. There is so much misinformation out there, and writing allows me to reach a broader audience beyond the people who walk in my door. It is so important to provide accurate information to people about their dogs and veterinary care, and when I can share that information, it makes it easier for me to take care of the patients that do come to see me for help.
Highlights:
The ideal home life for a bulldog
Heat stroke dangers and prevention tips
Where to find one and questions to ask a breeder
How to prepare your home for the breed
Breed-specific medical concerns
And much more!
