In-Home Sick Pet Visit
When your pet isn’t feeling well or you have concerns about your pet’s health, we can help. It’s natural to worry when you have a sick dog or cat , but you can relax knowing that our expert mobile veterinarians will bring best-in-class care right to your doorstep.
Reasons to Book In-Home Sick Pet Visit
As a pet parent, you know your pet better than anyone and can usually sense when something’s not right. Below is a list of common reasons to book a vet visit for a sick pet:
- Changes in your pet’s appetite or thirst
- Changes to the appearance of your pet’s eyes
- Vomiting or diarrhea Lethargy (low energy)
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
- Excessive whining, pacing, or shaking
- Any time you are worried about your pet's health or behavior
What to Expect From Your Pet’s Sick Visit
Each in-home sick pet visit includes a nose-to-tail examination of your pet by a licensed veterinarian and vet tech. You’ll be able to stay with your pet through the entire process to help them stay calm and relaxed.
What to Expect From Your Pet’s Sick Visit
If lab testing is required for your pet, your doctor will follow up with a phone call or email to talk through the results.
What to Expect From Your Pet’s Sick Visit
If your pet requires medication, your doctor will provide a prescription during your visit.Should My Pet Be Seen By a Veterinarian?
This is one of the most common questions from pet parents, and with good reason, as it’s natural to worry about your pet’s health and well-being. Our quiz is meant to help you decide whether your pet should be seen for a video consultation, sick exam, or emergency vet clinic visit.
What Our Clients Say
Mary Kern
BetterVet Pittsburgh
Dr. Wilson and Amanda came to my home for a sick visit. The treated Zeus and myself with respect and caring. They listened to my concerns and gave excellent advice.
I have already recommended the service to several friends! He is currently trying to help me write this!
Victor Zukas
BetterVet Eugene
Really nice service being able to have the vet come to you so your dog can be as calm and comfortable as possible! Definitely worth the travel fee. The vets and assistants have all been great to me as well. I highly recommend BetterVet!
Jane Longo
BetterVet Pittsburgh
Dr. was kind and pleasant I was so happy to have a veterinarian come to my house also coming with my cat's medicine in time.
Angie Yackley
BetterVet Austin
Dr. Kingsley and her staff are the absolute best around! I feel like they are cat whisperers! My kitties are so incredibly cared for! Highly Highly recommend!
Debbie Leister
BetterVet Greater Los Angeles
I reviewed the wrong vet. The review I just left was for Advanced Vet care in Lawndale. But I had BetterVet come by to see if I really needed to take him to urgent care and she encouraged it. But first she gave my cat IV fluids and did an exam. She was very gentle and very professionally. If you need a vet, and I’m so sorry I can’t remember her name, to see your pet at home I highly recommend her!
Mary Ann Kestner
BetterVet Pittsburgh
Very professional, informative and kind
Beth Toczylowski
BetterVet Chicago
I have a new rescue cat who I couldn't get to my regular vet. He had some type of upper respiratory issue causing him to sneeze out mucus, and he didn't seem to be feeling well. Dr. Rives and Rebecca were fabulous. Jack is not yet very social and afraid of humans, but they were still able to make a diagnosis and give me a treatment plan. The service was more than reasonable, and I may have found my new vets for all of my other cats as well. I would highly recommend them!
Maureen Sumner
BetterVet Houston
Loved our Coco's visit with BetterVet. Your vet, Dr. Gutierrez and her assistant, Erin were wonderful and very patient with Coco, who doesn't like to be touched or worked on. I would recommend to anyone, who has a shy pet or who can't get to a vet.
Melanie Featherly
BetterVet Houston
Dr. Gutierrez and Erin were so patient with my scared dog. Dr. G gave him a thorough exam, educated us on his condition and provided medication.
Zachary Scott
BetterVet Denver
Very pleased with this service. Saves my cat a lot of anxiety. Very professional and helpful.
Raul Vergara
BetterVet Portland
Dr. Reitinger and Uriel gave excellent care to my skittish but sweet border collie mix girl. She does not like clippers or any machine noise for that matter and they showed lots of empathy and were able to adjust their "game plan" to our needs. Very happy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you tell if a dog is not feeling well?
Any changes to your dog’s behavior could indicate that they are not feeling well. These include:
- Changes in your dog’s appetite or thirst
- Changes to the appearance of your dog’s eyes
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Lethargy (low energy)
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
- Excessive whining, pacing, or shaking
- Other behavioral changes or health concerns
How do dogs act when they’re sick?
In addition to the list above, other signs that they are not feeling well are that they may not be interested in their usual activities, shy away from attention, and may even hide.
How do cats act when they are sick?
Similar to dogs, cats often demonstrate changes in behavior when they are feeling ill. These include:
- Changes in your cat’s appetite or thirst
- Changes to the appearance of your cat’s eyes
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Lethargy (low energy)
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
- Pacing or shaking
- Hiding
- Resistance to being pet
- Meowing or other vocalizing
- Other behavioral changes or health concerns
Are your veterinarians Fear Free® Veterinary Care certified?
Yes, all BetterVet veterinarians are Fear Free® Veterinary Care certified. We prioritize the well-being and comfort of your pets during their veterinary visits. Our certified veterinarians have undergone specialized training to apply Fear Free® techniques, ensuring a stress-free and fear-free experience for your furry companions. You can trust that your pets will receive gentle and compassionate care from our certified team.
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