Telehealth Services

Video Appointments

These are scheduled appointments that can be accessed from virtually any where you can connect.
This provides face-to-face, live interaction, where we can include multiple people, and see your pets.
It offers another way to observe your pet's demeanor, mobility, and healing.
"Dr. Google" and other scientifically unverified internet resources can lead to misinformation and provoke unnecessary emotions.
Fees will be based on a 30-min scheduled appointment time and each additional 15-min increment.

The history of the television is a controversial one. Although the word "television" and the concept had been discussed in 1909, it was first designed by a 14-year old Philo Farnsworth. He designed and created the "Image Dissector" when he was 21. Vladimir Zworykin invented the Cathode Ray Tube, which led to the true creation of the TV in 1927.

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Email

A good way to report measurements, such as body weight, glucose levels, food, or water intake.
It allows for more time and space to think about specific questions or answers.
It allows for the ability to attach documents, photos, and videos.
Information and helpful links can be forwarded to other people or practitioners.
Fees will be based on a reasonable exchange of emails regarding a primary topic or topics. An estimated fee will be provided, when the first email is initiated.

In 1868, Christopher Sholes and Carlos Glidden patented the first typewriter, which marked the beginning of the QWERTY keyboard still in use today.

However, the first successful typewriter, known as the "Writing Ball," was invented by Pellegrino Turri in 1808 as a means of communication for his love, Contessa Carolina Fantoni, who was losing her sight. Agnosto Fantoni had originally designed it for his sister in 1802.

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Telephone

The traditional method of communication outside of the hospital setting.
It enables us to quickly ask questions, review lab results, or have discussions with undivided attention.
If you are unable to access the other methods of telehealth, the telephone does offer live communication.
It is another method to relay progress reports on your pet's response to treatment and may be all that is needed to resolve the initial condition.
Fees will depend on the time spent on the phone, in 15-min increments, as it still requires veterinary time and expertise.

The "Tin Can Telephone," "String Telephone," or "Lovers' Telephone" was the first serious mode of communication, developed in 1664 by Robert Hooke. It worked as an acoustic, non-electrical instrument, allowing spoken words and music to travel faster than the speed of light. Today, it is a fun and creative way for kids to experiment and learn about sound waves.

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Text Messaging or Live Chat

If it is more convenient to use text messaging or web/app-based chat, this can also be done.
It is another good way to send videos or photos of your pet.
Be aware that, unless an appointment has been scheduled, text or chat messages may take time before we can respond.
Fees will be based on a reasonable exchange of text messages regarding a primary topic.
Fees for chat sessions will be based on a 30-min scheduled appointment, with additional 15 min. increments.

The Walkie-Talkie was invented in 1937 by Don Hings. It was 5 lbs and 17 inches high! It was designed as a way for pilots to communicate with each other and proved to be critically important during WW II.

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Telehealth

Not all appointments need to be in person. The dedicated time and veterinary expertise are just as valuable, when clear goals are met. Traditional house calls, enhanced by modern communication, will maximize continuity of care for your pet's health.

Telehealth aims to:

Increase schedule flexibility for undivided attention and to reduce stress;
Help determine the urgency of your pet's condition;
Clarify exam findings, diagnostics, or treatments;
Monitor your pet's response to therapy and adjust plan, if needed;
Discuss and monitor the quality of health of senior pets or those with chronic illnesses;
Coordinate with multiple professionals in multimodal care;
Advise and aid families in need of language translation services.

In 1943, the "ENIAC Six" women were hired to program the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, a massive computing machine designed to calculate ballistic missile trajectories during WW II. Their jobs were titled "Computer" and were considered clerical work.