Telemedicine for pets gained ground during the Covid-19 pandemic. The American Veterinary Medicine Association estimated about 40 percent of practices offered telemedicine at the height of the pandemic. This percentage has since dropped. Telemedicine can help assess whether a pet needs to be seen in person and to monitor chronic conditions. It can also help pets avoid the stress of visiting clinics.
Source: The Washington Post, February 24, 2023. Link. Some clients love it and are very happy to have it when something simple is going on with their pet, while other times they may feel better being in an exam room,” said Lori Teller, president of the AVMA and professor of telehealth at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Many doctors are very comfortable using it, although their biggest concern is a delayed or miss diagnosis.”