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Why can’t a veterinarian give my pet a diagnosis over the phone? I can’t afford to come in to the clinic every time my pet has something minor wrong.


Besides being unethical and illegal to prescribe medication over the phone, veterinarians can’t accurately diagnose or treat a pet without physically examining him or her. Veterinarians appreciate observant owners and want to hear their description of the pet’s symptoms. However, many diseases have the same symptoms but require different treatment. To determine the cause of the symptoms and ensure the best outcome, veterinarians need to examine the pet in person and sometimes perform diagnostic testing. Treating a pet for the wrong disease will cost more in the end and could be harmful or even deadly to your pet.


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9968 Baymeadows Road

Jacksonville, FL 32256
 
P: 904-641-8685

E: info@deerwoodanimalclinic.com
 



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Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Sat: Closed

Sun: Closed
 
*On Wednesdays we are closed from 12pm-2pm


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