CAA-Quebec assistance...for your pet’s health!
CAA-Quebec Roadside Assistance is well known. The Assistant for pet health may be less of a household name. What is it? Think of it as telemedicine or Info-Santé, but for cats and dogs. It’s simple, fast, and popular with pet owners, especially nowadays.
Last year, one out of every two Quebec families had a dog or cat. That’s 3 million four-legged creatures and even more owners who take care of them and occasionally worry when they have health problems. With the lockdowns, many teleworkers have taken the opportunity to adopt a furry family member.
Overworked vets
Right now there are more animals in Quebec than veterinarians can care for. Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec (OMVQ) reported in November that 90% of clinics had to turn cases away. This has been a problem for some time, causing significant stress for both professionals and pet owners, who sometimes have to scramble to find care or advice.
A telephone consultation service for animal health
The Assistant for pet health included in CAA-Quebec home insurance policies can be a lifesaver. It works the same way as the public Info-Santé service. An animal health technician or veterinarian can answer questions over the phone about health, behaviour, hygiene, nutrition, and so forth. Talking to a professional is reassuring when you’re worried. You get the facts quickly, without having to leave home. The service can help you figure out what to watch for and what to do when it comes to your animal’s health.
It’s important to understand that just as Info-Santé does not replace an onsite consultation with a doctor, The Assistant for pet health does not replace an onsite consultation with a veterinarian. On its website, OMVQ reminds pet owners that given how long it can take to get an appointment, it’s better not to wait until the last minute.
Experts on the line in many fields
The Assistant is included free of charge in CAA-Quebec’s home insurance policy. It’s like having a best friend who is an expert in many fields, who answers the phone quickly, and who you can call whenever you need them, even late at night. Actually, it’s like having five best friends: The Assistant for legal advice and identity theft, The Assistant for personal life, The Assistant for health, The Assistant for residential advice, and The Assistant for pet health.
To reach The Assistant, call 1-844-629-9799.