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Remote veterinary demand up 14% in 2022

Between January and June 2022, Joii Pet Care saw a 14% increase in veterinary consultations when compared to the same period in 2021

Demand for remote veterinary consultations has risen 14% in the first six months of 2022 at Joii Pet Care, indicating what it says is a “continued appetite for owners to access vet care from the comfort of their home”.

Between January and June 2022, Joii Pet Care saw a 14% increase in veterinary consultations when compared to the same period in 2021, which was heightened due to reduced opening of vet practices faced with the Covid-19 lockdowns.

A total of 250,000 pets have now been registered for the Joii Pet Care app, which provides 24/7 veterinary consultations and a free symptom checker.

This month (July), the RCVS has announced it will be consulting with the veterinary profession and the pet owning public about the possibility of remote prescriptions being reinstated via its ‘under care’ review.

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Matt Elcock, chief operating officer at Joii Pet Care, said: “The rise in demand and registrations correlates with the fact we’re seeing a growth in pet numbers across the UK while access to vets in-person vets can often take time and be costly.

“Our growing team of RCVS-registered vets are accessible 24/7 for owners, which has proved a lifeline for many customers and also eases the pressure on traditional practices. Our vets are able to provide advice immediately and our approach means we can provide routine, preventative health care for cats and dogs; giving in-person vet practices more time to concentrate on the more complex procedures.”

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