Anyone had experience with virtual vets? I see quite a few people with limited or no access to a tortoise vet. Wondering if such a service would be worth it?
I get that. I've been chatting with a lady whose baby sulcata has a clear case of sepsis going on. The nearest vet is 2 hours away and can't see it until Wednesday.Never used them and personally wouldn't trust them. Not much can be seen over or explained enough over virtual. I think they just charge you a vet visit, say a few words that might sound good and then refer you to see a vet anyway. Now you have two vet expenses instead of one.
Something as clear as that may be an exception, as long as they are knowledgeable to know what it is and willing to prescribe meds.I get that. I've been chatting with a lady whose baby sulcata has a clear case of sepsis going on. The nearest vet is 2 hours away and can't see it until Wednesday.
Right. Was wondering if they're anything like tele-docs that can actually call in a prescription. Given the condition, I don't think it would be wise to wait. Rock vs. hard place.Something as clear as that may be an exception, as long as they are knowledgeable to know what it is and willing to prescribe meds.
But if they are going to just say what it is and that it needs to see a vet, and not prescribe meds and treatment, then it's still a waste of time and money.
I'm hearing that some states will not allow virtual vets to call in prescriptions. Oklahoma is one. In that case, they're nothing more than a referral service.If they can and will call in a prescription is the only reason they should even be considered.
I'm sure some how they should be able to find that out before commiting to the virtual visit.
"Virtual tortoise". Hmmm. Is that like an imaginary friend? 🤔If I owned a virtual tortoise, sure I would consider seeing a virtual vet! Just kidding. Seriously, I wish it could work, but I fear there is just too much dishonesty and greed out there.😕
I used them once for my leopard gecko, Terrible service, and my mom had to wait about a week until they responded and we barely got any information. They didn't even ask for a picture of the gecko and how our enclosure was set up . Not sure if I just chose the wrong virtual vet but I wouldn't recommend it.Anyone had experience with virtual vets? I see quite a few people with limited or no access to a tortoise vet. Wondering if such a service would be worth it?
Very helpful. Thanx!I used them once for my leopard gecko, Terrible service, and my mom had to wait about a week until they responded and we barely got any information. They didn't even ask for a picture of the gecko and how our enclosure was set up . Not sure if I just chose the wrong virtual vet but I wouldn't recommend it.
I think most human doctors understand human ailments and human physiology. (TELE-DOCS)Right. Was wondering if they're anything like tele-docs that can actually call in a prescription. Given the condition, I don't think it would be wise to wait. Rock vs. hard place.
That was the pet rock and a hard place thing."Virtual tortoise". Hmmm. Is that like an imaginary friend? 🤔