Online Vet Visits by Live Video
Talk to a licensed veterinarian by live video from home. Get answers, a care plan and, where your state allows it, a prescription.
- Get answers from a licensed vet without a clinic trip
- See your vet face to face on live video
- Leave with a care plan, plus a prescription where your state allows it
Not for emergencies. If your pet is in distress, go to the nearest emergency vet.
How an online vet visit works
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Tell us about your pet
Share what's going on and what you've noticed, so your vet is ready before the call starts.
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Meet your vet on live video
Show your vet what you're seeing. They'll ask questions and look at your pet on camera.
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Get your care plan
You'll leave with clear next steps and, where state law allows and your vet decides it's appropriate, a prescription.
Online vet visits by state
What an online vet can help with
Good for a video visit
- Itchy skin and allergies
- Mild vomiting or diarrhea
- Behavior and anxiety questions
- Diet and nutrition
- Flea and tick prevention
- Follow-up questions after a clinic visit
Go to a clinic or emergency vet
- Trouble breathing
- Collapse or seizures
- Suspected poisoning
- A swollen or hard belly
- Serious injuries or bleeding
- A pet that can't urinate
Online vet questions
What is an online vet visit?
It's a live video appointment with a licensed veterinarian. Your vet talks with you, looks at your pet on camera and gives you a care plan.
Can an online vet prescribe medication?
It depends on your state and on your vet's judgment. Some states let a vet prescribe after a first video visit, usually with limits on how long the prescription lasts. Controlled substances can't be prescribed from a video visit alone.
Is it available in my state?
Online vet visits are available in Florida today. Each state has its own rules, and more states are coming.
When should I go to a clinic instead?
Go to an emergency vet right away for trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, a swollen or hard belly, serious injury, or a pet that can't urinate. An online visit is not a substitute for emergency care.