As a responsible pet parent, you know it’s important to see your veterinarian regularly to keep your dog or cat healthy. Now, you can schedule an appointment online when you need to talk to a vet between in-person visits from the comfort of your couch.

Wondering if veterinary telemedicine is right for you and your four-legged family members? Read on for our top ten ways pet parents benefit from online vet visits with VetLive by PetMeds®.

1. Convenience.

Virtual vet visits really are as convenient as they sound. From the comfort of your own home, you can connect with a veterinarian over a video call. No need to allot time for travel, pack up supplies, put your pet into a carrier, lug the carrier in and out of the car, or sit in a waiting room.

2. Reduced costs.

A virtual vet visit is usually more affordable than an in-person visit, and you’ll also save on transportation costs, parking, or time off work.

3. Manageable follow-up care.

If your pet needs routine care or follow-ups, virtual visits make it so much easier and much more affordable to keep up with those ongoing needs.

4. Appointment availability.

Over the past few years, more households have adopted pets, which means a sudden increase in demand for vet services. Many vets are booked weeks, even months in advance, or are not taking new patients at all. With virtual vet visits, only can you get a same-day vet appointment, you’ll also free up time slots for those that still need in-person services.

5. Less stress and anxiety.

Just getting your pet to the vet can be stressful. Many cats and dogs experience travel anxiety and car sickness, and experience stress when visiting the vet’s office, with strange sights and smells, and waiting rooms full of other four-legged patients.

. Virtual vet visits can mean less time spent in the waiting room.

6. Better observation of symptoms.

Have you ever brought a sick pet to the veterinarian, only for their symptoms to subside during their visit? The distractions, stress and excitement of a vet visit can change the way your pet presents symptoms. A virtual vet visit makes it easy for the vet to observe your pet’s symptoms while they’re in a relaxed, familiar environment.

7. No unnecessary exposure to illness.

For pets with relatively mild, though potentially contagious illnesses, a virtual vet visit can allow them to be treated without spreading disease to other patients. Plus, in very young, elderly, or immunocompromised pets, a virtual vet visit can help keep them safe from exposure to sick patients in an in-person waiting room.

8. Easy prescription refills.

Virtual vet appointments can be a convenient way to get routine prescription refills that do not require an exam, though your eligibility will depend on your state laws. Find out if you can have your pet’s prescription filled with an online vet visit by searching for a vet through VetLive by PetMeds.

9. Urgent care triage.

When pets get sick or injured, it can be incredibly difficult to decide if they need to be seen for after-hours urgent care, or if they can be treated at home until their next appointment. With a virtual vet visit, your vet can assess your pet’s condition and help you decide what next step to take. Keep in mind that if your pet may be having a severe or life-threatening emergency, you should take them to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately. For potentially urgent situations, though, a virtual vet visit can be the right call.

10. Advice and preventative health tips.

Do you ever have questions for your vet - but forget to ask by the time you’re at the next wellness exam? During a virtual vet visit, you can ask your vet about the best diet for your pet, advice for training and behavior, and what you can do to give your pet a long, healthy, happy life.

Ready to get started?

Book your first virtual vet appointment today with VetLive by PetMeds®.

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Every pet deserves to live a long, happy, healthy life.