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5 Benefits of Veterinary Telehealth
March 29, 2021 at 4:00 AM
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When your pet needs medical advice but you can’t get to a clinic right away, veterinary telehealth is a wonderful option to connect with someone who can help your pet.

Uh-oh, does Fido have a slight limp, or perhaps he chewed on a dead bird on his daily walk? While these are situations of concern, they are not emergencies, and going into a vet clinic may not be necessary. But some expert advice can determine whether your pet will be fine without any medical intervention or if a vet visit is in order.

Perhaps you have questions about your pet’s diet or have noticed some behavioral changes? A veterinary telehealth expert can answer those too. Here are some benefits of contacting vet experts online.

1. Save Time

From taking valuable time off work to loading your pet into its carrier and driving to the vet clinic, visiting an in-person veterinarian can take up a lot of time. Even if you make an appointment with your vet, you’ll still probably have to wait in the waiting room until the vet is ready to see you. Not so with veterinary telehealth! All you need is an internet connection and you’ve got animal experts at your fingertips.

2. Avoid Waiting Rooms

Veterinary waiting rooms can be hectic places, but what can you expect when you put cats, dogs, and other pets into one room together? Perhaps you have a dog that doesn’t get along with other animals and bringing him or her to a vet’s waiting room is the last resort. Waiting rooms can be stressful for both pets and owners, as animals who have been to the vet before probably don’t associate it with fond memories. With online vet experts, you avoid the waiting room altogether and enjoy expert advice from the comfort of your home.

3. Chat With an Expert Anytime

If it’s the middle of the night and your regular vet is closed, you can still have access to expert advice for your pet through veterinary telehealth. Our experts are available 24/7, 365 days a year for your convenience and peace of mind. They are available at any hour, on any day of the year.

4. If You Don’t Live Near a Vet Clinic

Living in a rural area doesn’t mean your pet shouldn’t have access to high-quality veterinary care. Perhaps you’ve moved to a new area and are still looking for a regular clinic. Whatever your situation, if you don’t have a vet clinic nearby veterinary telehealth can fill in the gap.

It’s also a wonderful option if you’re traveling with your pet!

5. Work With Your Existing Vet

By expanding your pet’s health care to veterinary telehealth, you are getting two expert opinions. Veterinary telehealth experts work with your vet to provide optimal care for your dog or cat.

Why MyTeleHealth?

We offer convenience to pet owners while ensuring the highest quality of care. Our veterinary telehealth experts are available all-year-round, every hour of the day. So your pet is always protected through quality veterinary advice. From our collaborative process that ensures your regular vet is aware of any developments or issues to our unlimited plans that allow you to contact veterinary experts as many times as you need, we are committed to you and your pet. Contact us now to start receiving veterinary telehealth services!