Online vet care services a lifesaver

Booming industry: Many online vet consultation platforms, including mobile applications, have sprung up in China, illustrating the massive potential of the pet medical services market. — Reuters

Beijing: Golden retriever Alexander has been suffering from itchy and watery eyes lately. But its owner found help online instead of directly taking him to the vet.

After filling in the dog’s basic details on an Internet veterinary platform, the dog owner was soon contacted by a professional animal doctor who provided a detailed treatment and dietary plan.