Veterinary telehealth for your pets
Licensed veterinary consultation from home. Same-day access for pet health questions, triage, and prescription medications. All pets covered. Available 24/7.
Pet telehealth — licensed vet consultations
FirstCall Telavet connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians for symptom evaluation, behavioural questions, medication guidance, and second opinions — available for dogs, cats, and most companion animals. Vets can provide care guidance and triage advice but laws vary by state on whether they can prescribe without an established Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). Suspected emergencies (toxic exposure, severe breathing trouble, trauma) require an immediate in-person vet visit.
symptom triage, behavioural questions, refill questions, second opinions
varies by state law and VCPR requirements
toxic ingestion, severe breathing trouble, trauma, seizures
Educational content. Last clinically reviewed by the FirstCall Clinical Editorial Board, June 2026. The FirstCall platform provides access to independent, licensed physicians; final clinical decisions rest with the prescribing physician. For suspected pet poisoning, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or go to a 24-hour emergency vet.
What Telavet can address
Is this an emergency? Should I go to the vet now? Get licensed veterinary guidance on whether your pet's symptoms require urgent in-person care or can be safely monitored at home.
Skin conditions, ear infections, eye concerns, digestive issues, minor injuries, behavioral questions, and more. Many common pet health concerns can be evaluated and managed via telehealth consultation.
Licensed veterinarians can prescribe appropriate medications for many common conditions. Prescription sent to your pet pharmacy — most major pet pharmacies accept our prescriptions.
Dietary questions, weight management guidance, nutrition for specific conditions, and supplement recommendations from licensed veterinarians.
Anxiety, aggression, house training issues, and behavioral changes that may indicate underlying health concerns. Veterinary guidance on behavioral management and when specialist referral is needed.
Your Telavet veterinarian will always tell you clearly when in-person care is needed — and how urgently. Some conditions require physical examination, diagnostics, or emergency care that telehealth cannot provide.
Add Telavet to your FirstCall plan
Pet telehealth only — no human physician consultations. Perfect for pet owners who already have human coverage.
Full family coverage plus unlimited pet telehealth. Human physician consultations and Telavet in one plan.
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Licensed veterinary consultation from home. All pets covered. 24/7.