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Treating parvovirus with a telemedicine approach
Read Bonita’s story of recovery despite the difficulties of living in a very remote area outside of the Mayan village of Todos Santos. Thanks to the commitment of her family and access to quality, life-saving care through our Telemedicine Program, Bonita’s story has a happy ending!
How does telemedicine work for animals?
How can dogs in the most remote areas of our world receive quality health care? Learn about our unique approach to improving access to care for animals through telemedicine.
Signs of Progress: The Story of Cuello…
Although a complication following surgery is never ideal, the promising part of this story is that Cuello’s family has learned, through their interactions with our telemedicine team, the proper way to care for their animals after surgery, the warning signs to look for, and when to call for help.
A “champion’s” fight
Campeón was the victim of a brutal case of animal cruelty in Todos Santos, Guatemala, where he was attacked with a machete. Thankfully he found his way to our Telemedicine program, but now, we need your help to get him the treatment he badly needs. Read his story and give today!
Lobito stuck in the mud
Just a couple years ago, he would have been left without any kind of treatment, as the nearest veterinarian (an hour and a half away by car) could not reach the town given that roads were blocked by flooding and mud. Thankfully now, Andrés, one of our paraveterinarians in the Telemedicine program, has trained extensively and is prepared to both deliver routine care and treat minor injuries for animals in need through a telemedicine approach that includes oversight from a veterinarian in Chile.