Click to Skip Ahead How Does a Virtual Vet Visit Work? When a Virtual Vet Visit Is Suitable Among the many changes we have seen since Covid-19 changed life as we knew it, there has been a large increase in the number of online vet consultations available, and it’s easy to understand why. These services are convenient, generally cost less, and great for pets who aren’t too enthusiastic about car trips, giving you the chance to have an initial consultation with a vet to assess whether your pet needs to be seen in person. With this in mind, it’s highly likely you’ll be taking part in this new online world at some point. But how do you prepare for one of these appointments? And what can you expect from a virtual consultation? In this article, we’ll help answer some of your questions. How Does a Virtual Vet Visit Work? Virtual vet visits, also known as remote veterinary or telemedicine consultations, are typically consultations conducted over the telephone, or, more recently, video calls. These appointments allow owners to talk with vets about their pet’s health issues or simply for guidance and advice, plus show vets images of their pet’s condition if needed. Vets can then give pet owners advice on the next steps to take. It’s important to mention that this cannot replace a regular visit to the vet where they can physically examine pets, perform tests, and prescribe medication. These services are only suitable for non-urgent medical concerns, follow-up appointments, or conditions where an initial remote assessment may be sufficient to start on a diagnostic and treatment pathway. It’s important to always seek emergency veterinary care from your local clinic if you suspect in any way that your pet needs urgent help. Image Credit: Prostock-studio, Shutterstock Preparation Before your virtual vet visit, you need to make sure you’re prepared. This will save vital time during your call, and make sure you don’t forget any important information. Platform: The first thing you’ll need to do is decide on a platform or company. There are many available these days, so do some research to see what is on offer, the platform’s reputation, and any other information they offer. Some veterinary practices will have an associated online consulting feature, as do some pet insurance companies. Set up your space: In order to make the call as smooth as possible, make sure the space where you jump on the call is quiet and well-lit, and you won’t have any interruptions. Have your pet with you or close by: this may not always be possible, but it’s much easier to have access to your pet in case the vet wants to see or hear something, particularly in cases like a lameness, skin issue, eye problem, or a cough. Gather all your information: You need to make sure you have all medical records of your pet on hand, including medical history, most recent health records, and any medication they are on or have been on. If relevant, take some good quality photos of your pet’s condition (if needed)—especially if your pet will not physically be there. What to Expect Typically, your online vet will begin by asking a series of important questions. They need to gather as much information about your pet as they can, including any previous history of injuries or illness, and any chronic issues. During this time, you can discuss any concerns you have about your pet. It’s vital to be completely transparent and open with the vet. This will allow the vet to make an accurate as possible diagnosis for your pet. Again, it’s a good idea to have pictures or videos on hand of the condition at hand, especially if it’s not something obvious on your pet. Of course, this is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have at this point. After the Appointment Once your appointment is over, your vet should have given you a set of clear instructions to follow pertaining to your pet. Most will even send a written report to help you make sure you’ve checked all the important boxes. It’s important to follow these instructions carefully, and book a follow-up appointment if you have any concerns or things don’t seem to be improving. In many cases, it may be necessary to make an appointment for your pet to be seen in person, either immediately or at a later date. With pets unable to describe their symptoms, a lot of information must be obtained through feeling, listening, even smelling a problem. Image Credit: SeventyFour, Shutterstock What Cases Are Virtual Vet Visits Best Suited For? While virtual vet visits are limited in many ways, including prescribing medication or doing a physical checkup, there are several cases where a virtual appointment may be ideal. These include: General health-related inquiries or concerns. Follow-up appointments for checking up after a previous treatment. Any behavioral concerns. Assessing skin or coat issues such as rashes or wounds. Consultation on ideal diet and weight management. As we mentioned earlier, any time your pet needs immediate attention for something like an illness or injury, it’s best to visit your local vet or emergency clinic. Conclusion Virtual vet visits are a great way to get advice and guidance from an expert, all from the comfort of your own home. It’s vital to be prepared, though, as this will help the vet on the other side give you the most valuable and pertinent guidance they can. Hopefully, our article has helped clear up any questions you may have, and you are now ready for your first virtual appointment! See Also: How Often Should You Take a Cat to a Vet? Expert Tips for All Life Stages Sources https://www.petmd.com/general-health/what-to-expect-from-an-online-vet-appointment https://bettervet.com/resources/pet-health-care/how-to-prepare-for-a-virtual-vet-visit https://pangovet.com/   Featured Image Credit: FamVeld, Shutterstock The post Virtual Vet Visits: Vet-Approved Preparation Tips & What to Expect appeared first on PangoVet.

Democrats have threatened to use the powers of Congress to keep Donald Trump out of the White House if he wins the 2024 election — but is it even possible? “MoneyGPT” author James Rickards believes it is. “Let’s just say Trump wins. Now, that’s not a sure thing. It’s going to be a close election, but my models show Trump winning. So he gets more than 270 electoral votes, so we come up to December 17, when they actually count those votes in state capitals. And there are going to be disputes and litigation,” Rickards tells Glenn Beck of “The Glenn Beck Program.” “But let’s say we make it. I’m just kind of looking ahead as far as we can, to January 6, 2025. Everyone’s spun up about January 6, 2021. We know what happened, but this is January 6, 2025. Those electoral votes go to the House and the Senate,” he explains. This is the reason that Trump’s campaigning in states like New York and California, despite knowing he won’t win the states in the election. “They’re fighting over House seats, because if the Democrats take a majority of the House of Representatives, which is possible,” he continues, “they’re going to pass a resolution saying that Trump is an insurrectionist under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.” “So now you pass this resolution, what happens? Trump’s votes would be disqualified. Let’s say he has 300 electoral votes, and, you know, pick a number over 270. Those are disqualified on the grounds that he’s an insurrectionist,” Rickards says. If this were to happen, the election would go to the House of Representatives. “The House votes to choose the president, but there are a couple of caveats. One is they can only vote for someone who got in the top three electoral votes,” he explains. “If you disqualify Trump, no one else is going to win a state, and Kamala Harris is the only one you could vote for, because top three, but she would be the top one.” Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Jerry Seinfeld walked back a statement he made earlier this year that the "extreme left" is killing comedy — and the iconic funnyman also amended other words of his in a surprising interview that aired Tuesday. During Tom Papa’s "Breaking Bread" podcast, the host noted that Seinfeld recently "made a lot of news" about what comedians can and can't say, then asked Seinfeld what he believes people got right and wrong about his pronouncements. 'So I don’t think, as I said, the extreme left has done anything to inhibit the art of comedy. I'm taking that back now, officially.' "Here's the thing that I got wrong," Seinfeld began. "I did not know that people care what comedians say. That literally came as news to me. Who the hell cares about what a comedian thinks about anything?" He continued, "So there were two things that I have to say I regret saying and that I have to take back." "One of them I didn't say, but people think I did. ... I said I don't play colleges because the kids are too PC and you can't do comedy for them," Seinfeld noted. "Not true. First of all, I never said it, but if you think I said it, it’s not true. I play colleges all the time. I have no problem with kids, performing for them. In fact, I was just at the University of Indiana, Kentucky, we did [the University of Texas]. I mean, I do colleges all the time, so that perception that I don't play colleges — wrong." Actually Seinfeld said in a 2015 ESPN interview that “I don’t play colleges, but I hear a lot of people tell me, ‘Don’t go near colleges, they’re so PC.’" Perhaps Seinfeld's views on playing colleges changed over the last few years, but the "they're so PC" statement indeed appears to be in reference to what others said to him, not what he said himself. Further in the "Breaking Bread" podcast, Seinfeld noted his second "regret," saying it was in reference to "an interview with the New Yorker, and I said that the extreme left has suppressed the art of comedy. I did say that. That’s not true. It’s not true. ... If you're Lindsey Vonn, if you’re a champion skier, you can put the gates anywhere you want on the mountain; she's gonna make the gate. That's comedy. Whatever the culture is, we make the gate. You don’t make the gate, you’re out of the game. The game is, 'Where is the gate? How do I make the gate and get down the hill in the way I want to?'" Seinfeld continued: "So does culture change, and are there things I used to say that I can’t say that everybody's always moving [acceptability standards that apply to them]? Yeah, but that’s the biggest, easiest target. ... 'You can’t say certain words ... whatever they are ... about groups.' So what? The accuracy of your observation has to be 100 times finer than that to just be a comedian. … So I don’t think, as I said, the extreme left has done anything to inhibit the art of comedy. I'm taking that back now, officially. They have not. Do you like it? Maybe, maybe not. It's not my business to like or not like where the culture is at; it's my business to make the gate, to stay with my skiing analogy. You make the gate, or you're out." Later in the conversation, Seinfeld brought up another statement of his from earlier this year that he misses "dominant masculinity" in culture. "Which is probably not the greatest phrase," Seinfeld confessed to Papa. "What I was really saying is that I miss big personalities. That's what I miss." He referred to figures such as Muhammad Ali, Sean Connery, and Howard Cosell, then noted, "These were all the people I wanted to be like as a kid. ... I wanted to have that kind of authority and style. It was really a style thing; everyone conforms more to not offend. I miss George C. Scott. I miss these gigantic personalities ... just 'cause I thought it was a great flavor in my youth ... and that made a headline the next day." What led to Seinfeld's reversals? It's not clear what led Seinfeld to walk back his statements; he's certainly more than powerful and wealthy enough to eschew outside pressure to amend his views. But interestingly, Julia Louis-Dreyfus — Seinfeld's co-star on the sitcom that used his surname and ruled television for much of the 1990s — made headlines herself after appearing to take issue with Seinfeld's anti-PC stance. The New York Times in early June published an interview with Louis-Dreyfus, and the paper told her that "your former co-star Jerry Seinfeld recently made news for talking about political correctness in comedy. I’m wondering, as a famous comedian yourself, what you think about that." Dreyfus didn't mention Seinfeld by name, but she told the Times the following: If you look back on comedy and drama both, let’s say 30 years ago, through the lens of today, you might find bits and pieces that don’t age well. And I think to have an antenna about sensitivities is not a bad thing. It doesn’t mean that all comedy goes out the window as a result. When I hear people starting to complain about political correctness — and I understand why people might push back on it — but to me that’s a red flag, because it sometimes means something else. I believe being aware of certain sensitivities is not a bad thing. I don’t know how else to say it. She didn't clarify what that "something else" is, nor did the Times follow up with a question regarding what "something else" might be. Anything else? Seinfeld has been quite active on the sociopolitical front over the last year. During a May interview with Bari Weiss during which Seinfeld made the "dominant masculinity" statement, he also addressed anti-Israel sentiment that fueled college campus protests — and how protesters have even targeted him. Earlier in May, some Duke University graduates walked out of Seinfeld's commencement address. “It’s so dumb. It's so dumb," he said. "In fact, when we get protesters occasionally, I love to say to the audience, ‘You know, I love that these young people, they’re trying to get engaged with politics ... we have to just correct their aim a little bit." When Weiss brought up seeing video of protesters calling Seinfeld "Nazi scum" and being shocked when he smiled back and waved, Seinfeld told her, "It's so silly. They want to express this sincere, intense rage, but again, a little off target ... so that’s, to me, comedic." Also, at one point, when Weiss asked Seinfeld about his trip to Israel after the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the comedian in a rare moment had to fight really hard to hold back tears after he called his visit the "most powerful experience of my life." Seinfeld also took on anti-Israel hecklers at a number of his shows earlier this year. You can check out Seinfeld's relevant words in the "Breaking Bread" podcast below: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Barbra Streisand lashed out at former President Donald Trump with an unhinged rant that included a debunked accusation about a recent town hall in Pennsylvania. The entertainer appears to be obsessed with the Republican candidate in recent posts on social media. 'This is not normal... Something is very off with this man’s brain.' "Trump with his disowned self is now projecting his mental decline onto others like Kamala. It’s so transparent that he is unfit for a 4 year term as President of the US," she posted on Wednesday to her 843K followers on the X platform. "Donald Trump already has plans to contest the outcome on Election Day. He will unleash the same chaos as in 2020 when he lost by over 7 million votes," she added soon after. Her most popular recent claim had already been debunked by no less than an ABC News reporter who had been at the town hall event in Oaks, a suburb of Philadelphia. "This is not normal. Particularly for someone running for President. He stood there and swayed for over 30 minutes. Something is very off with this man’s brain," she posted. While the missive garnered more than a million views, the content was lacking in substance. Many on the left had implied that Trump was showing signs of mental and cognitive deterioration after he ended questions at the town hall and instead played his favorite music for the audience. Terry Moran of ABC News said that the incident was not odd at all and members in the audience appeared to enjoy it very much. He also noted that Trump had stopped the town hall because of two audience members suffering separate health emergencies. "While in certain quarters of social media people had a field day with that, and I guess on the screens it might have looked quite strange, inside that hall, however, people were having a good time. What can I tell you? It did not seem out of the ordinary. It seemed almost intimate," Moran reported. He went on to say Trump "came down off the stage and mingled with his supporters" before he started "signing autographs and shaking hands." Critics of Trump have nevertheless persisted in smearing the candidate with the accusation. Moran's report can be viewed on ABC News via its YouTube account. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The union that represents the rank-and-file of the U.S. Park Police is accusing the National Park Service of ordering its officers to stand down from breaking up a Native American protest due to "optics." The U.S. Park Police Fraternal Order of Police said in a statement to Blaze News that several arrests were made when members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, who are protesting to be a federally recognized tribe, refused to take down the encampment they had made on the National Mall after being given multiple warnings. They had also expressed their intent of riding their horses on the National Mall, which is prohibited unless authorized by the park superintendent. Some of the officers were assaulted by protesters during Tuesday's incident. But the USPP FOP says the situation was made worse when the NPS gave a stand down order. — (@) 'I will not tolerate actions by our bosses that unnecessarily put my officers' safety or the safety of the public at risk.' "It has been brought to my attention that enforcement operations of this unlawful demonstration were put on hold and officers were ordered to stand down because the National Park Service were concerned with the 'optics of the situation,'" USPP FOP President Kenneth Spencer said. "Our brave police officers do not consider political optics, ethnicity, race or any other demographic when enforcing the we are sworn to uphold. The [NPS] deliberately interfered with our enforcement operations," Spencer added. Spencer noted he is considering filing a complaint with the Interior Department's Inspector General's Office. "I will not tolerate actions by our bosses that unnecessarily put my officers' safety or the safety of the public at risk," he continued, concluding that the NPS and DOI should be "ashamed of themselves." The National Park Service did not respond to a request for comment. "Whoever gave the order to USPP to stand down should resign or be fired immediately. I call on all members of congress to join with me in demanding that the Biden-Harris administration do their job and enforce the law!" said Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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