Aside from routine exams, as a pet owner it is vital to know that there will be medical emergencies that your pet will experience. Those emergency could be anything from your dog or cat eating a non-food object that causes a blockage to a car accident. In many cases, your regular veterinarian can assess and treat those emergencies. However, there may be instances where veterinary hospital care and treatment becomes necessary.
Pet owners who don’t have access to a nearby vet hospital have options for treatment. One of those options is telemedicine. Telemedicine, or virtual appointments for pets, is available 24/7. While some virtual doctors require a membership, many do not, and pet owners speak to a licensed veterinarian. Additionally, medications can be ordered and shipped directly to your home.
Another option is at-home veterinary care. Also called mobile veterinarians, these mobile docs have everything that most vet clinics have and can service pets just as well. That includes, but is not limited to:
- Drawing blood
- Dispensing medications and annual shots
- Dermatologic exams
- Microchipping
- Neurological exams
In addition to the services listed above, mobile vets also have access to portable veterinary ultrasound equipment. These non-invasive machines are state of the art, and regular ultrasound machine maintenance makes them as accurate as inside an office.
If your pet is sick or has had an accident, there is no need to worry about care. If you cannot get to a vet clinic or hospital, two options for care listed above. If you want more information about the best portable veterinary ultrasound equipment or are curious about ultrasound machine maintenance, contact Ultra Select Medical
