Veterinary Telemedicine in Kansas City

You come home from vacation to find Willie, your 12 year old Jack Russell Terrier, has started to make a mess (out of both ends, if we’re being honest) on the carpet.

He won’t eat, and you’re not quite sure what a fever looks like in a dog but he sure seems like he might have one. After giving the dog-sitting teenager from the neighborhood the third degree, you rush off to the veterinarian’s office. With Willie’s symptoms, the vet is concerned that he could be suffering from pancreatitis, but it’s hard to diagnose accurately. Thankfully, you happen to be at one of the only veterinary offices with veterinary telemedicine in Kansas City.

When it comes right down to it, the pancreas is a very tiny organ. And though it’s small, the effect it can have on your pet’s health can be mighty. Due to its size, only highly trained sonographers can perform this diagnostic test. We’re not talking pretty good, here, we’re talking the best of the best. That’s where veterinary telemedicine comes in, bringing the experts right to you in Kansas City in real time. The process is high-tech and pretty darn cool, with remote control of certain aspects of the ultrasound machine and integration with the trained veterinary team. Instead of waiting around while your tests are sent off for review for days at a time, you can have answers faster than ever before. And fast answers mean that Willie gets the treatments he needs before things go too far south.

Fast Treatments Follow Veterinary Telemedicine

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, he’ll get the fluids, medications, and supplements for electrolytes and potassium that he needs to make his recovery. That’s followed by plenty of rest, and another nice long chat with the neighbor boy. It turns out, Timmy didn’t take a very close look on the (painstakingly constructed) information sheet you left for him before your trip. Dogs have sensitivities, allergies and just the plain old inability to digest certain people foods. The culprit in this case? Fat! Too much fat in your dog’s diet can seriously throw the pancreas out of whack, leading to this emergency vet visit. Thankfully Willie is on the mend, and on a strict dog-food-only diet.

If you have any questions about how veterinary telemedicine may help your pet, please feel free to reach out to us at Animal Medical Center of Kansas City.