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Veterinary teletriage is when a veterinary professional virtually assesses a pet and evaluates how urgently it needs to be seen either in person at a clinic, emergency center, or if telehealth is a good option for helping the pet.

Veterinary telemedicine is the aspect of telehealth where veterinarians use technology to remotely evaluate a specific animal, provide a diagnosis, and recommend treatment — which may include prescription medications.

Veterinary telehealth is a broad, all-inclusive term describing the use of technology to communicate and provide veterinary care. The broad term telehealth includes telemedicine, general advice, and teletriage...