Getting care for your pet isn’t always an emergency, but it can be difficult to get in to see your vet at a moment’s notice or after office hours. Let’s say your dog got ahold of some food on the counter, and you’re not sure it’s something safe for them to eat. What do you do in cases like these? You can always go to Google to see what foods dogs can and can’t eat, but it’s not uncommon to get conflicting information. You could also call a neighbor to see if their dog has eaten the same food, but some people feed their dogs from the table without a second thought. Your best option would be to get ahold of an online vet.

While seeing an online vet is a great way to get fast care for your pet when you need it, it’s not going to be the solution in every situation. At MyTeleBenefit, we can help you discern when to get on a video call with your vet or take your pet to the nearest veterinary hospital.

1. Get a second opinion.

There’s nothing wrong with getting a second opinion from another doctor when you’ve received a medical diagnosis. You can do the same with your pet. Get online and have a chat with another veterinarian to find out what they say about your pet’s medical condition. They can evaluate lab results and ask additional questions to get more insight into your pet to provide you with more information and insight into what your pet might be dealing with.

2. Finding out if something is an emergency.

Strange behavior from your pet could be a sign of a serious medical condition. It could also mean it’s in a silly mood. Rather than coaxing your pet into the car and rushing to the nearest animal hospital, you can get on a quick call with your vet to find out if your pet is having a major problem or simply needs to sleep off whatever they’re dealing with.

3. Learning about preventative care.

It’s said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You can save a considerable amount of money on medical care for your pet by taking preventative measures like getting the best food for your pet, how to keep away parasites, and others. You can help your pet live a long, happy life by knowing the best ways to keep them healthy in their early years and well into adulthood.

4. Answer follow-up questions from a previous visit.

Have you ever been at the vet and been asked, “Do you have any questions for me?” only to draw a complete blank? If so, you’re not alone. It can be tough to come up with questions on the spot if you don’t have any coming into your appointment. With an online vet, you can jump on a call and ask any questions that might have come to your mind on your drive home or days after the appointment.

5. Get general information about your pet’s health.

It’s normal to have concerns about your pet’s overall health. They’re a member of the family, after all. You can speak with an online veterinarian about your pet’s health to get insight into what you can be doing to help maintain a healthy life by learning about things like what a healthy diet consists of and how much exercise your pet should be getting. You can also get information about the best toys, beds, and other accessories for your pet.

Sign up to get started.

You can meet with an online vet by signing up with MyTeleBenefit. Get in touch with our team today to learn more about veterinary telehealth and how you and your pet can benefit. Give us a call at 877-376-7472 and speak with a member of our team.