Planning to travel with dogs? Whether you’re hitting the road or taking to the skies, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti shares her top tips for keeping your pet safe, calm, and comfortable during travel from professional to personal experience. From choosing the right gear to navigating hotels and airports, this episode is your go-to guide for vet-approved vacation planning.

• 🧳 How to decide if your pet is ready to travel or better off at home

• 🚘 Road trip safety essentials and potty break tips

• 🏨 How to be a gracious guest at pet-friendly hotels or rentals

• ✈️ How to safely fly with your pet without turning it into a midair meltdown (seriously, the smush-faced breeds - I'm looking at you Frenchies - get too hot!).

• 📋 The ultimate pet travel checklist (spoiler: bring the slobbery toy)

Links to recommended affiliate products and services:

• Sleepypod travel harnesses

• Sherpa Original Deluxe Carrier

• Ruffwear harnesses and Ruffwear lifejackets

• Furbo Dog Camera for safety monitoring at home and away

• Trusted Housesitters if you decide to leave them home or to find petsitting opportunities while you travel

Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information.

By doing so, we strive for:
1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners,
2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team,
3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and
4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians. Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet

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As summer heat arrives, so do the bugs—and the dangers they carry. In this One Health Heroes update, Dr. Sorenson kicks us off with breaking news on avian influenza and screwworm control, then Dr. Rothfeldt walks us through the full spectrum of mosquito-borne threats—from West Nile to emerging Oropouche virus—and shows why protecting people and pets must go hand-in-hand.

🌎 What you'll learn in this episode:

• The latest updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and USDA vaccine proposals

• A breakdown of the USDA’s 5-pronged strategy to stop Screwworm at the border

• How the sterile fly technique is being used to protect livestock and wildlife

• Why West Nile virus, EEE, Cache Valley virus, and other mosquito-transmitted threats are a growing concern across the U.S.

• The impact of global dengue outbreaks on local transmission risks in places like Florida, Arizona, and California

• A look at the emerging Oropouche virus and its parallels to Zika

• The critical importance of heartworm prevention for pets—especially in high-risk areas

• Tips for protecting yourself and your pets from mosquito bites this summer

• 🐛 Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG)
  Learn about the sterile fly technique and eradication efforts:
  https://www.copeg.org/en/produccion/

• 🦟 CDC Vector-Borne Disease Overview
  Detailed information on mosquito-borne viruses in the U.S.:
  https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/index.html

• 💉 USDA HPAI Vaccine Strategy (coverage via Reuters)
  https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/usda-develops-potential-plan-vaccinate-poultry-bird-flu-2025-06-20/

• 🧪 CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) – for veterinary parasite prevention guidance:
  https://www.capcvet.org

• 🧑‍⚕️ CDC ZOHU Calls (Zoonoses & One Health Updates for Veterinarians)
  Free monthly CE webinars, Listserv
  https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/php/zohu/index.html#:~:text=Zoonoses%20%26%20One%20Health%20Updates%20(ZOHU)%20Calls%20are%20one%2D,animal%2Dhuman%2Denvironment%20interface.

• 🧫 American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV)
  Join or subscribe to their bi-monthly newsletter:
  https://www.aafsphv.org

Help support our mission through BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/yourvet

Our vision is for Your Vet Wants You to Know to be a resource for veterinarians to improve client communication by introducing a discussion about a common topic during the vet visit, then directing the client to a reliable source of engaging, understandable, and accessible information.

By doing so, we strive for:
1) increased pet health literacy among pet owners,
2) improved partnership between clients and the veterinary team,
3) improved medical outcomes for pets, and
4) improved quality of life and efficiency for veterinarians.

Connect with Your Vet!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow
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Summer travel plans don’t always include our furry companions—and that’s okay! In this episode, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, shares expert advice to help you prepare your pet for your absence and ensure they’re cared for with compassion and reliability. Whether you're considering a pet sitter, boarding facility, or a combination of both, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to reduce stress for both you and your pets.

• 🐶 How to choose the best care option for your pet’s personality—boarding, in-home sitter, or hybrid

• 🧘 Ways to ease your pet’s anxiety while you’re gone, including calming aids and routine tips

• 📋 What to include in a pet sitter care plan—feeding, meds, quirks, emergency info & more

• 🎥 How tech tools can keep you connected during your trip

• 🧼 What makes a great boarding facility and how to spot red flags

• 🏡 How to prep your home and pet before you head out for a guilt-free getaway

📌 Mentioned in this episode (Affiliate Links):

• 🐾 Trusted Housesitters – Find trusted pet sitters near you

• 🎥 Furbo Dog Camera - Watch and give your pets treats while you are away!

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• 🐕 ThunderEase Pheromone Diffuser for Calming Dogs

• 🐈 Feliway Pheromone Diffuser for Calming Cats