Treating Chronic conditions with online vet care

In a perfect world, all diseases could be cured by a single dose of a medication or one course of antibiotics. While sometimes this is possible, most diseases require multiple treatments and many require long-term management, sometimes for the rest of your pet’s life. Medical conditions that cannot necessarily be “cured” are called “chronic diseases.”

Some of the most common chronic diseases in animals include:

1. Arthritis and other orthopaedic conditions
2. Chronic Kidney Disease
3. Hepatitis and other liver diseases
4. Skin allergies (atopy)
5. Diabetes mellitus
6. Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease
7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
8. Hyperthyroidism

Why online care is popular for treating Chronic conditions

With these conditions, multiple recheck appointments with your veterinarian may be needed to make sure that your pet is receiving appropriate treatment. Over time, your pet may need more, less, or different medications to help them feel their best. You can do this with online care, saving you time money and stress.

• Book appointments at a time that suits you
• Save money on prescriptions (the cost of writing prescriptions is included in your consultation saving you £20 - £40 per appointment)
• Less stress for your pet as all appointments are in a comfortable, familiar setting

What to expect from a consultation

There are multiple things that you and your veterinarian may discuss if your pet is diagnosed with a chronic disease, such as:

• Creating realistic expectations for the long-term management of their condition
• If the disease is progressive or will remain stable with treatment
• Signs that their condition is getting worse
• Creating a plan for how often rechecks are needed
• Decreasing any negative or unwanted side effects from the medication
• Increasing your pet’s quality of life
• Balancing care with your financial circumstances

By getting your pet the appropriate care, they can often still live a comfortable and happy life for as long as possible, even with their disease. If you have any questions book a call with Vetsy.

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