It’s 8 p.m., and your dog isn’t interested in his food. He also vomited and just seems uninterested in playing or going for a walk. Since your vet’s office is closed, you have two choices: head to an emergency pet hospital or wait until morning when your vet office reopens. Thanks to the rise in popularity of telehealth services, you now have a third option.
The benefits go beyond after-hours care. A telehealth appointment allows you to talk with a vet about your pet’s symptoms, so you can decide if an in-person visit is needed. As any pet owner knows, this can save you time and money. Instead of loading up the dog every time he has symptoms, you can get affordable advice about what’s going on without ever leaving your home.
What is Veterinary Telehealth?
As the name implies, veterinary telehealth is a service that allows you to talk, text, or video chat with a veterinarian. You’ll be able to describe your pet’s symptoms, send pictures, or show the vet, via video chat, exactly what is going on with your pet.
While the vet is not able to prescribe medication without having a relationship with your pet, he or she will be able to provide guidance about things you can do to care for the pet and let you know if the situation is urgent enough to warrant an immediate visit to an emergency clinic or if you can wait for a regular appointment.
Benefits of Veterinary Telehealth
If you’ve never considered telehealth appointments for your pets before, take a look at some of the benefits.
- Affordability: Telehealth appointments cost less than an office visit, and you still get advice from a licensed vet.
- Immediate Appointments: You won’t have to wait for an appointment. In most cases, you can get an appointment right away.
- Time-Saving: Rather than having to load your pet in the car and drive to the vet, you’ll just have to use your phone or sign on to your computer. It couldn’t be easier.
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