{"id":620630,"date":"2024-09-30T15:30:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T19:30:18","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-10-10T17:14:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:14:23","slug":"pet-telehealth-how-does-it-work-for-your-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/cat-health-care\/pet-telehealth-how-does-it-work-for-your-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Telehealth: How Does It Work for Your Cat? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n <\/span>\n \nHow Pet Telehealth Works<\/a>
\nTypes of Pet Telehealth<\/a>
\nWhere It’s Used<\/a>
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Pet parents are more cautious and attentive than ever nowadays, leading more of us to overreact when things seem amiss with our cats. While some issues genuinely demand immediate care, many concerns are minor, making us sometimes feel we wasted our time and our vets’ time, as well as stressing our cat out, with what probably could have been an email or phone call.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, we now have a middle ground that saves us that effort while providing valuable peace of mind: pet telehealth. Virtual vet visits are growing in popularity, streamlining the healthcare process for everyone at home and in the vet\u2019s office. Let\u2019s explore how pet telehealth can work for your cat and why you may benefit from these cost-effective services.<\/p>\n

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How Does Pet Telehealth Work?<\/h2>\n

Many companies offer pet telehealth services, which connect users with veterinary experts through a virtual portal. Users set up an account for their pets and schedule virtual visits or connect immediately with a professional.<\/p>\n

Some telehealth services use websites, while others have iOS or Android apps or a combination of all three platforms. Many provide 24\/7 vet access to assist owners at any time of day, helping them potentially avoid emergency vet visits.<\/p>\n

While televisits often involve video calls, you can usually also chat with vets or call or text them on the phone to exchange videos and pictures. Telehealth services give cat owners an easy route to answer medical questions by connecting them with vets, behavioral specialists, nutritionists, trainers, and other experts.<\/p>\n

Typical pet telehealth offerings include:<\/p>\n

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