Mobile veterinarians aren’t a new concept, but many owners are still fairly unfamiliar with this very efficient and successful service. What they are most surprised to learn is that they have the same ability to perform all routine veterinary services, such as vaccinations and blood tests, urine analysis, anesthesia and even x-rays – all from the comfort of their mobile clinic.

Sometimes our pet’s need more than routine care from our vets. Sometimes they suffer an injury or become very suddenly unwell, and you need emergency medical assistance from a trained and experienced professional. Mobile vets can provide this urgent care too. Here are just 5 reasons why you should choose a mobile vet for your pet’s urgent care needs.

1 – Less Stress For Your Pet

If your pet is unwell or in pain, they are almost certainly feeling highly anxious and stressed already. Unfortunately, many pets find trips to their veterinarian stressful too – either because they are fearful of the journey, of the unfamiliar sights, smells and sounds of the veterinary practice, or both. When you choose a mobile vet, your pet can stay in a familiar environment for treatment, reducing the anxiousness that they might otherwise experience.

2 – Less Stress For Owners

Although your pet is your obvious priority, actually having to take an unwell animal to the vet can be quite a stressful experience for owners too. This is especially true if they are in pain and you are worried about moving them, if they don’t travel well, if you don’t have someone to help you or if you have to rely on public transport or a ride from a friend or neighbor. All of these worries disappear when your vet comes to you instead.

3 – You Don't Need To Expose Your Pet To Any Potenially Harmful Contagions

All responsible pet owners worry about their animals becoming ill or unwell, but when you visit your vet’s office, you never know what viruses, parasites and bacteria your furbaby could potentially be exposed to – either on the way there or in the waiting room. Having your pet treated at home means that you don’t need to worry about them coming into contact with anything harmful.

4 – Get The Most Accurate Results

Your vet will probably want to perform a number of different general health tests to assess the condition of your pet. Yet things like temperature readings, respiratory rates, blood pressure and pulse can be affected by even the smallest amount of stress, making them inaccurate. Even more surprisingly, blood glucose levels in cats can be affected by stress too. What this means is that if your furry friend is even a little stressed, it may not be possible for your vet to get truly accurate test results for them. Mobile vet care reduces the stress for your pet and so produces more accurate results.

5 – Care When Your Pet Needs It Most

Although every mobile vet is different, many offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the busy lives of owners and their pets. And since many pet emergencies requiring urgent care happen when we least expect them, flexible hours can prove invaluable for getting help fast!

For more on veterinary telemedicine or to book a visit call Dr. J Personal Vet at (855) 738-7437 to reach our office in Atlanta, Georgia.