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EssentialJen's Essentials - Veterinary Telemedicine

Updated: Sep 29



(Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my link, at no cost to you. The products that I write about are ones I believe in.)


Meet Beau, the boxer mix who's always at my feet during Zoom meetings and as I work from home on the computer - so much that my husband and I call him my co-worker!  

He's an important part of our family and we want him to stay healthy. However, running to the vet every time he needs care can be time-consuming and expensive! An in-person vet visit takes at least 90 minutes out of my work day, and the office visit is $65 just to walk through the door. The cost quickly goes up with each prescription or treatment they prescribe.


As a seasoned dog owner, I'm practiced at spotting an ear infection and I've often wished I could just get the meds without all the hassle. Imagine how happy I was when I discovered Dutch, a veterinary telemedicine service that can act as a complement to your regular vet! Just like human telemedicine, Dutch is there to help with common ailments that can be dealt with over a video visit, such as coughing, ear infections diarrhea, skin issues & itching, flea & tick care - and even anxiety!


Dutch has monthly or annual plans, all of which include fast, unlimited access to vets via video chat and messaging. All plans include up to five household pets! We chose an annual plan that works out to be $11 a month, and it has paid for itself already. Pet owners who just want a one-off visit can choose to join for one month at $35, still cheaper than the $65-80 a brick-and-mortar vet charges for an office visit!


Any prescriptions the vet prescribes can be fulfilled through Dutch's mail-order pharmacy, or transferred to a local pharmacy for a small fee. We find Costco and Walmart to be great for filling veterinary prescriptions quickly, so we go that route. 

I've been more than pleased with the care and the convenience of the service. If you'd like to give it a try, for a limited time, Dutch will give you a product credit if you join through my link. I hope other busy business owners will find this to be as great of a solution as I have!


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