By james art MILPITAS, Calif. — Does your pet act like he’s being tortured when you take him to the vet? There is an online option for Milpitas pet owners.
The East Bay SPCA now offers a telemedicine service through its Theodore B. Travers Family Veterinary Clinic, offering pet owners an affordable and convenient way to access care from home.
It is available for all California residents.
Services include consultations for prescription preventives, anxiety medications, and more.
“Thanks to our new telemedicine program, we’ve been able to increase access to care and reduce the fear and stress experienced by pets and their people,” said Kristen Beitzel, vice president of medical services at the East Bay SPCA.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday.
Call (510) 569-1606 to make an appointment.
- You must be in California when your appointment takes place.
- Video and audio are required for appointment.
- Persons with the animal must be over the age of 18 and have the right to make medical decisions for the animal.
- Those who need an interpreter should have someone with them who can provide native English translations.
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