Louise Reily/Australian MuseumThe fossils containing Telmatomyia talbragarica.A lifetime of amateur fossil hunting has led to the discovery of a new species of non-biting midge a small type of fly that lived roughly 151 million years ago. Robert Beattie, an 82-year-old retired teacher, has had a fascination with fossils ever since he was a child. Over the years, hes donated numerous specimens to the Australian Museum, including prehistoric fish and insects found in fossil beds across the country.But one particular set of fossils from the Talbragar Fish Beds site in New South Wales recently caught the attention of scientists. A closer examination of these specimens revealed that Beattie had brought them something truly extraordinary: the oldest non-biting midge fossil ever found in the Southern Hemisphere, which just happened to be a previously unknown species.The results of their study have now been published in the journal Gondwana Research. Robert Beatties Lifelong Fascination With FossilsIt took the museums paleontologists years to identify the new species, but for Beattie, the discovery was the result of a lifetime of fossil hunting. Back in 1948, when he was just a boy, Beattie was vacationing with his family in New South Wales when he came upon a shell embedded in a rock. He soon learned that this rock was actually a Permian fossil that was hundreds of millions of years old. I couldnt believe it, Beattie told The Guardian. Ive been interested in fossils ever since. Salty Dingo/Australian MuseumRobert Beattie, the man who found the fossils.Beattie has visited countless dig sites throughout his life, scouring Australias eastern states for prehistoric relics. In the 1960s, he studied paleontology at Macquarie University and then spent his professional life working as a science and agriculture teacher before retiring at the age of 59. Throughout it all, he had been working with the Australian Museum, providing the institution with specimens he found. After retiring, Beattie immersed himself in his passion for fossil hunting even further. But it was a 2016 conference in Scotland that prompted the research that would define his career. Beattie gave a presentation in Edinburgh on some tiny insects hed discovered at Talbragar, a fossil site in the central tablelands of New South Wales. In attendance was Dr. Viktor Baranov, a paleontologist at the Doana Biological Station in Spain who happened to know a thing or two about the insects.You know those things you had up on the screen? he asked Beattie. They are midges.Four years later, Baranov visited the Australian Museum to take a closer look at Beatties fossils. The subsequent years of work would ultimately challenge long-held scientific assumptions about the evolution of prehistoric midges. Talbragar Midge Fossils Point To Origins In The Southern HemisphereIn the new research paper, Baranov and his colleagues identified the midges found in Beatties fossils as a new species, giving it the name Telmatomyia talbragarica (meaning fly from the stagnant waters). The specimens date to the Jurassic period and belong to the Podonominae subfamily of midges. Robert collected these fossils over about a 10-year period, said study co-author Dr. Matthew McCurry of the Australian Museum. We really didnt understand the importance until we started studying them quite recently.Louise Reily/Australian MuseumMatthew McCurry with the Australian Museums fossil collection.For years, scientists assumed these freshwater insects evolved in the Northern Hemisphere, largely because the oldest known fossils were found in regions like China and Siberia parts of the prehistoric supercontinent Laurasia.Notably, Beatties specimens were the oldest ever found in the Southern Hemisphere, which may challenge the assumed narrative of how they evolved. Researchers also stated that the age and location of the fossils provide compelling evidence for the theory that midges originated from the southern supercontinent Gondwana, not Laurasia. Were putting so much more effort into finding fossils in the Northern Hemisphere that results in biases in our understanding of the past as well, McCurry said. Telmatomyia talbragarica helps correct this long-standing geographical skew in paleontological research, he said.This find suggests that when researchers actively investigate sites in the Southern Hemisphere, they often yield discoveries that challenge the established record.After reading about the discovery of this prehistoric midge, learn about a more modern fly, the damselfly. Then, discover seven insects that will give you nightmares.The post An Amateur Fossil Hunter Has Discovered A Previously Unknown Insect Species That Lived 151 Million Years Ago appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Elizaveta Romashkina/Russian Academy of SciencesArchaeologists found numerous pieces of medieval ceramics at the sunken city found in Lake Issyk-Kul.Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a medieval city submerged beneath the surface of Lake Issyk-Kul in eastern Kyrgyzstan.The most recent expeditions began in the fall of 2025, focusing on the flooded Toru-Aygyr complex in the northwestern part of the lake. There, archaeologists found a medieval necropolis, large ceramic vessels, and parts of a building made of baked bricks, which may have been a mosque or a bathhouse.Lake Issyk-Kul, which is the eighth deepest lake in the world, once sat along the Silk Road, and this now-sunken city was likely once an important stop along the route. However, at the beginning of the 15th century, a large earthquake caused the city to sink into the lake, where its remains sit to this day.The Sunken Remains Of A Medieval City Found In Kyrgyzstans Lake Issyk-KulRussian Academy of SciencesArchaeologists uncovered the remains of multiple structures, including a Muslim necropolis from the 13th or 14th century.The expedition covered four sections of the lake, at depths ranging from about three feet to 13 feet, according to a statement from the Russian Geographical Society, whose grant funded the project. In the first section, archaeologists found several fire-brick buildings. One included a millstone used for crushing and grinding flour or grits.They also found a building that was used as either a mosque, a bathhouse, or a madrasa, an Islamic school. Alongside these buildings, archaeologists uncovered several stone structures and wooden beams. The beams are being sent for radiocarbon dating and dendrochronological analysis to determine the age of the materials.In the second section, archaeologists discovered a 13th- or 14th-century Muslim necropolis, which had been heavily eroded by the lakes salt water.In the 13th century, under the influence of the Golden Horde, Islam became widespread in the region, said expedition head Maksim Menshikov. Probably, the necropolis that we discovered at the bottom of the lake is connected with this period.Archaeologists also uncovered burials near the necropolis, all carried out in the Islamic tradition with the skeletons pointed north and their faces turned toward the holy Kaaba in Mecca. Two skeletons that were found buried in this fashion, one of a man and one of a woman, have been recovered and will undergo comprehensive analysis.The third section of the lake that was explored held several medieval ceramics, while the fourth section contained round and rectangular structures made of mudbrick.Uncovering The History Of The Settlement That Once Stood Along Lake Issyk-KulDenis Davydov/Russian Academy of SciencesArchaeologists from the Lake Issyk-Kul expedition: Ekaterina Lameykina (in pink T-shirt) and Kristina Guseynova (middle), with diver Elizaveta Romashkina.This medieval city was located along the Silk Road, an important route for travelers and traders from East Asia to Europe for hundreds of years during this period. And this newly-explored site likely served as an important stop for traders on their way to or from China.The site we are studying was a city or a major trading hub on a key section of the Silk Road, Valery Kolchenko, researcher at the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, told Heritage Daily.In order to learn more about the historical context of the city, researchers analyzed medieval documents in addition to carrying out their underwater expeditions.For one, the evidence shows that, in the 10th century, a Turkic dynasty called the Kara-Khanid State began to take power in the region.People here practiced various religions: pagan Tengrianism, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Menshikov explained. The ruling elite often turned to Islam throughout their rule, but this religion became widespread in Central Asia only in the 13th century. Prior to that, Islam was primarily the religion of the nobility and the population involved in active economic activity.However, any prosperity that this city enjoyed was ultimately brought to a sudden end in the 15th century, when a devastating earthquake caused it to sink into the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul.After the earthquake disaster, the regions population changed drastically, Kolchenko said, and the rich medieval settlement civilization ceased to exist.After reading about the remains of the medieval city beneath Lake Issyk-Kul, see the massive 6th-century statue found by a potato farmer in Kyrgyzstan. Then, learn about the mammoth remains that workers found in the Issyk-Kul region.The post Divers Just Found A Sunken Medieval City In An Enormous Lake In The Mountains Of Eastern Kyrgyzstan appeared first on All That's Interesting.

NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. da Silva/Spaceengine/M. ZamaniAn artists rendition of the universes first stars as they would have appeared roughly 100 million years after the Big Bang.Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope believe they have discovered Population III stars the universes first generation of stars that formed shortly after the Big Bang according to a study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters on Oct. 27, 2025.The discovery centers on a distant star cluster called LAP1-B, located about 13 billion light-years from Earth. Researchers argue that this is the first cluster to satisfy all the major theoretical predictions about the earliest stars.If indeed Pop III, this is the first detection of these primordial stars, lead author Eli Visbal, an astrophysicist at the University of Toledo, told Live Science. And these early stars could help reveal how galaxies form across the universe.Inside The Potential Discovery Of The Universes Oldest StarsPopulation III stars are theorized to have formed from only hydrogen and helium the elements created during the Big Bang combined with dark matter, the mysterious material that makes up a substantial portion of the universe. Scientists believe that these celestial bodies were massive in size, and probably much brighter and hotter than the Sun. The team identified LAP1-B with the help of gravitational lensing, a phenomenon predicted by Albert Einstein, in which a massive foreground object warps space-time and magnifies distant background objects. The galaxy cluster MACS J0416 magnified LAP1-B, making the faint object visible to the James Webb Space Telescope.Where it happens to be situated, the light gets bent by gravity in such a way that it magnifies it like 100 times, Visbal said in a statement from the University of Toledo. LAP1-B would have ordinarily been impossible to see, even with the best telescopes, but we can see it because of this effect.NASA/ESA/HSTAn example of the gravitational lensing effect used to see distant galaxies.Multiple pieces of evidence support the Population III identification. The stars spectra showed emission lines suggesting high-energy photons, which line up with theoretical predictions for these primordial stars. Analysis of the stars emission lines showed considerable stretching, matching up with the universes expansion over the course of billions of years.As Visbal explained: They teach us about the earliest stages of galaxy formation and evolution for example, how metals pollute the initially pristine hydrogen and helium gas.The First Candidate To Meet All The Conditions For Population III StarsThe study argues that LAP1-B is the first candidate that meets the three critical conditions for Population III stars: It formed in a low-metallicity environment with temperatures suitable for star formation, it contains only a few big stars in a low-mass cluster, and it conforms to mathematical models for how star masses were distributed in the first generation of stars.Its exciting, said Visbal. Weve been working on theoretical models of these stars for a long time, so to now be on the precipice of perhaps direct detections is very exciting.Previous Population III candidates identified by the James Webb telescope, including stars in the galaxy GN-z11, which were widely reported on in March 2024, are still considered very old. But its now believed that these prior candidates dont fit all the conditions required to classify them as Population III.NAOJAnother artists rendering of Population III stars.The latest discovery was made possible by the James Webb Space Telescopes 21-foot mirror and its capabilities for infrared observations. The telescope detected emission lines originally released as ultraviolet light but later stretched into infrared wavelengths by the universes expansion over time.The researchers acknowledged that confirming LAP1-Bs nature will require additional observations. In addition, the cluster appears to have a companion system, LAP1-A, possibly located within the same dark matter halo, which may be worth a much closer look in the future.In the study, the team also suggested that future observations could detect additional Population III systems from the earliest times in cosmic history, providing deeper insights into how the first celestial bodies emerged across the universe.When we study Population III stars, we learn about the building blocks of our modern-day galaxies, Visbal said. They can tell us about how the universe evolved.After learning about how astronomers may have found the universes first stars, see some of the most remarkable images ever captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Then, discover some incredible facts about space.The post The James Webb Space Telescope May Have Just Located Some Of The First Stars In The Universe appeared first on All That's Interesting.

ESA/Gaia/DPACA map of the motion of 2 billion stars as they careen throughout the Milky Way.In a feat of cosmic proportions, astronomers have generated the most detailed atlas of the Milky Way yet and its in 3D.Compiled from data gathered by the European Space Agencys (ESA) Gaia observatory, which has been clocking the cosmos since 2013, the exhaustive star map will give astronomers clues as to how exactly our home solar system formed some 4.5 billion years ago.The star atlas includes the positioning and movements of 2 billion known stars that dot our galaxy, including their coloring, brightness, and the first visual evidence of the acceleration of our solar system. Whats more, astronomers were also able to map the Milky Ways neighboring galaxies.ESA/Gaia/DPACPictured are the Milky Ways neighboring dwarf galaxies, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.The Milky Way is a 13.5-billion-year-old disc of star matter and looking deeper into it reveals its past. Indeed, scientists were able to map the size and makeup of the galaxy as it was 10 billion years ago, simply by looking further into space.So far, the map has confirmed the long-held belief that our solar system is accelerating as it orbits throughout the galaxy and orbits ever closer to the galaxys center, at a rate of about seven millimeters a second. Understanding the rate of our solar systems acceleration throughout the galaxy is integral to mapping the age and creation of our solar system.The data also shows how the movement of stars on the outer edges of the Milky Way, known as the galaxys anticenter, hint at significant fluctuations in the galaxys makeup throughout the eons.ESA/Gaia/DPACThis is a brightness and color map of the galaxy. Higher concentrations of stars are shown in more intense colors.The movement of these stars also revealed that the Milky Way almost smashed into a neighboring galaxy known as Sagittarius. Though the two didnt collide, they did get close enough that the gravity in the larger Milky Way galaxy was able to distort or knock about some of the stars on the edges of the Sagittarius galaxy. The ESA described this mini-showdown and its ripple effects as what happens when a stone is dropped into water. Scientists are currently confident that the Milky Way is in the process of consuming Sagittarius. In total, Gaia has mapped 92 percent of the celestial bodies within 326 light-years of our Sun. The last census of our solar neighborhood took place in 1957 and mapped just 915 objects. It was updated in 1991 to include 3,803 objects, but it also only observed a distance of 82 lightyears from our sun, rendering this latest census the most exhaustive in human history.Explore Gaia satellites incredible map of our galaxy.Since its launch in 2013, the Gaia observatory has published three mind-bending press releases about the history of our universe. Since its last press release in 2018, the observatory has mapped over 100 million new stars in our galaxy. Its deputy scientist fittingly referred to the research as a treasure trove for astronomers.The Gaia telescope, which is known as a galaxy surveyor, is positioned is about 930,000 miles from Earth facing the opposite direction from the sun. This positioning is optimal for data collection because it is balanced between the gravity of Earth and the Sun and is, therefore, able to remain still. This also means it can use less fuel in order to stay in place. Also, because it is facing away from the Earth, the telescope doesnt pick up any light interference from our home planet, making for a clear view of the cosmos.ESA/Gaia/DPACThis is a density map of the galaxy, where the brightest and most massive stars are whitest.As groundbreaking as Gaias discoveries have been, the work is still incredibly difficult.Gaia is measuring the distances of hundreds of millions of objects that are many thousands of light-years away, at an accuracy equivalent to measuring the thickness of hair at a distance of more than 2000 kilometers, said Floor van Leeuwen, an astronomer at the University of Cambridges Institute of Astronomy and UK Gaia DPAC project manager.Astronomers arent disheartened by this challenge, however. As van Leeuwen added, These data are one of the backbones of astrophysics, allowing us to forensically analyze our stellar neighborhood, and tackle crucial questions about the origin and future of our Galaxy.Gaia will continue its census of our solar neighborhood and beyond, painstakingly unraveling the history of our universe one star plot at a time. For now, though, we can use Gaiagas 3D model to observe our ancient cosmic history as no man has ever been able to before.Next up, watch as a star the size of our Sun gets shredded by a supermassive black hole. Then, learn 29 space facts that prove life on Earth isnt all that interesting.The post Astronomers Just Created The Most Detailed 3D-Map Of Our Galaxy Yet appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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Anyone who shares their home with a cat understands the peculiarity of feline healthcare. Your cat is perfectly fine until suddenly theyre nothiding under the bed, refusing food, or exhibiting strange behaviors you cant quite decode. Then comes the dilemma: Is this serious enough to justify the ordeal of a vet visit? Because lets be honest, getting a cat to the veterinarian often feels like an Olympic event involving stealth, speed, and sometimes a towel for protection.The traditional vet visit creates stress that actually complicates diagnosis. Cats are masters at masking illness, and the terror of carriers, car rides, and unfamiliar smells makes them shut down completely at the clinic. This stress isnt just unpleasant; it can genuinely interfere with accurate health assessment.Enter online veterinary consultations designed specifically with feline needs in mind. These platforms connect you with licensed veterinarians who can observe your cat in their natural environment, where theyre relaxed, displaying normal behaviors, and far more representative of their actual health status. You can discuss that weird thing theyve been doing at 3 am (sometimes even discussing it AT 3 am), show the vet exactly what their litter box situation looks like, or get professional input on whether that occasional hairball is actually occasional enough.The beauty of cat-focused telemedicine goes beyond convenience. Its about getting better information. So, weve evaluated online veterinary services specifically for their cat care expertise, examining which platforms truly understand feline medicine versus those treating cats as slightly smaller dogs. Heres what we found.In this articleOur Top Picks At a GlanceOur ReviewsBuyers GuideFinal ThoughtsView 3More +Less -A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites Image Product Details Best Overall PangoVet Independent advice Feline specialists available Flexible schedule Visit Website Best Value Vetster Choose your vet Prescription options Feline specialists available Visit Website Premium Choice Chewy Connect with a Vet Free for Autoship customers Quick vet tech chat access Visit Website Pawp 24/7 access Unlimited follow-ups Visit Website Dutch Behavioral focus Customized treatment plans Visit Website The 8 Best Online Vet Services for Cats1. PangoVet Best Overall Visit WebsiteCost:$29.95 USD for a 20-minute video callServices:Video consultations, expert feline health guidance, practical care guides, nutrition and behavior support, flexible schedulingBest for:Cat parents seeking comprehensive, independent advice across all feline health topicsPangoVet takes our top spot for best online vet services for cats due to its experienced veterinarians who genuinely understand feline medicine. Operating independently without insurance or clinic affiliations means their vets focus purely on your cats needs, not generating referrals.At $29.95, its an excellent value for a full 20-minute consultation with a licensed veterinarian. The process couldnt be simplerno apps to download, just click the email link to join your video or voice call. What sets PangoVet apart for cat owners is the thorough approach: vets take time to understand your cats unique personality, environment, and specific concerns rather than rushing through generic advice.Youll receive a detailed summary and practical care guide after each consultation with recommendations so you can help your cats situation. While they cant prescribe medications, they excel at helping you understand feline behavior, dietary needs, symptom significance, and when in-person care is truly necessary. Reviews consistently praise vets who understand cat behavior and never dismiss concerns as just cat things.' Appointments available throughout the day, evenings, and weekends accommodate even the busiest cat parent schedules.For all of these reasons, we think PangoVet is the best online vet service for cats.Pros Vets experienced in feline medicine Expert, independent advice on an array of topics Excellent value for money No apps required, use on any device Flexible day, evening, weekend schedulingCons No prescriptions available Must book at least 20 minutes in advance2. Vetster Visit WebsiteCost:Starting at $55 USD per consultationServices:Marketplace vet selection, video and chat, prescription capabilities (where permitted), VetsterRx pharmacy integrationBest for:Cat owners wanting to select their own veterinarianVetsters marketplace model excels for cat parents because you can specifically browse for veterinarians with feline expertise or Fear Free certificationscredentials that matter significantly when dealing with anxious cats. Read reviews from other cat owners, check each vets experience with specific feline conditions, and select based on what your cat needs.Some Vetster vets specialize exclusively in cats, understanding the nuances of feline behavior, stress signals, and species-specific medical concerns. Prescription capabilities vary by location and established relationships, but where permitted, this is valuable for ongoing conditions like feline asthma, hyperthyroidism, or chronic urinary issues.Subscription plans offering unlimited consultations work well for senior cats requiring frequent check-ins or multi-cat households where someone always seems to need guidance. Medical records stay within the app, creating continuityespecially valuable for cats with complex health histories. The ability to rebook the same vet means your chosen professional learns your cats personality and quirks over time, providing increasingly tailored advice.Pros Select vets with feline expertise Prescription capabilities in some situations Unlimited subscription available Complete medical records systemCons Higher pricing starting at $55 Selection can feel overwhelming Prescription availability varies by location3. Chewy Connect With a Vet Visit WebsiteCost:Free for Autoship customers, $49.99 for others (Virginia only for full service)Services:Free live chat with vet techs, scheduled video visits with vets, prescription fulfillment through ChewyBest for:Budget-conscious cat parents who already shop at ChewyChewy Connect With a Vet provides exceptional value if youre already a Chewy Autoship customerthe vet tech chat is completely free. For quick questions like My cat vomited twice today, is this concerning? or What flea treatment is safest for my senior cat?, the free chat (available 6 am-midnight) provides rapid answers without consultation fees.For more complex concerns, schedule video visits with licensed veterinarians who can prescribe medications in Virginia (with expansion plans underway). Since Chewy already handles pet medications and supplies, prescription fulfillment is seamlessorder directly through Chewy and have it shipped with your regular order. The vet techs are particularly helpful for behavioral questions, dietary advice, and determining whether your cats symptoms warrant veterinary attention or just monitoring. While vets cant diagnose through free chat, they provide valuable triage guidance. For Chewy customers, this service essentially pays for itself in convenience and peace of mind.Pros Free for Autoship customers Quick vet tech chat access Seamless prescription fulfillment through Chewy CarePlus members get free video consultsCons Full vet service only in Virginia currently Cannot diagnose via free chat Not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho4. Pawp Visit WebsiteCost:$99/year plus $19/month for Emergency FundServices:24/7 vet access, unlimited follow-ups, $3,000 emergency fund annuallyBest for:Anxious cat parents wanting round-the-clock access and emergency backupPawps 24/7 availability is invaluable for cat owners who find themselves Googling symptoms at 2 am (weve all been there). Whether your cat is suddenly lethargic, has stopped eating, or is behaving strangely, you can immediately connect with a licensed veterinarian instead of spiraling into worst-case scenarios.The annual membership provides unlimited consultations and unlimited follow-upsperfect for monitoring situations or checking if symptoms have worsened. What truly distinguishes Pawp is the $3,000 emergency fund, usable once annually when a Pawp vet approves it for life-threatening emergencies. This cushion provides crucial financial backup when your cat needs emergency care but youre facing unexpected bills.For cats with chronic conditions requiring regular monitoring, unlimited access means youre never hesitating to reach out due to consultation costs. The membership model works especially well for multi-cat households where someone always seems to need attention. Pawp vets are experienced with feline-specific emergencies and can guide you on whether your cat needs immediate emergency care or can wait for regular clinic hourspotentially saving both unnecessary emergency fees and dangerous delays.Pros True 24/7 availability Unlimited consultations included $3,000 annual emergency fund Unlimited follow-ups for ongoing issuesCons Membership required ($99/year) Additional $19/month for Emergency Fund Cannot prescribe in most states5. Dutch Visit WebsiteCost:Varies by treatment planServices:Behavioral specialists, customized treatment plans, medication delivery, therapeutic optionsBest for:Cat owners dealing with anxiety, aggression, inappropriate elimination, or behavioral problemsDutch specializes in behavioral medicine, making it exceptional for cats with anxiety, inappropriate urination, aggression, or other behavioral challenges that often frustrate cat owners. Their veterinarians dont just prescribe medicationsthey create comprehensive treatment plans combining behavioral modification, environmental changes, therapeutic options, and, when necessary, medications.This holistic approach recognizes that feline behavioral issues usually stem from multiple factors: stress, territory, health problems, or environmental triggers. Dutch vets take time to understand your cats specific situation, your home environment, and what might be triggering behaviors.They can prescribe anti-anxiety medications, but theyll also provide detailed guidance on litter box placement, introducing new cats, reducing stress, and modifying concerning behaviors. Medications and therapeutics ship directly to you. For cat owners whove struggled with persistent behavioral issues or whose cats are stressed by changes, Dutchs specialized focus provides more comprehensive solutions than general telemedicine. The customized treatment plans give you concrete, actionable steps rather than generic advice.Pros Specializes in behavioral medicine Comprehensive treatment plans Medication delivery included Holistic approach beyond just prescriptionsCons Pricing not transparent upfront Requires membership for best value Focus may be too specialized for general health questions6. Bond Vet Visit WebsiteCost:$95 per 20-minute video visitServices:Video consultations, prescription delivery (select states), general veterinary adviceBest for:Cat owners needing prescriptions for ongoing conditions in DC, NJ, NY, PA, VABond Vets ability to prescribe and ship medications to residents of DC, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (plus Illinois and Massachusetts for existing clients) makes it valuable for cats with chronic conditions requiring regular prescriptions like thyroid medication, steroids, or antibiotics.The $95 consultation fee is premium pricing, but it includes a thorough 20-minute examination where vets can assess your cat, discuss treatment options, and prescribe appropriate medicationsall shipped directly to you. For routine prescription renewals or managing ongoing feline conditions like hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease, or inflammatory bowel disease, this convenience justifies the cost.Bond Vet veterinarians are experienced with complex feline cases and take time to explain treatment rationale. Available every day, with both scheduled and walk-in options, means flexibility for urgent prescription needs. If youve visited Bond Vet in person within the last year, continuity makes virtual visits even more valuable since they have your cats complete medical history. While expensive compared to consultation-only services, the prescription capability makes it cost-effective when considering the alternative of in-person vet visits.Pros Can prescribe and ship medications Available every day Walk-in and scheduled optionsCons Expensive at $95 per visit Prescriptions only in select states7. TelaVets Best Value for Prescriptions Visit WebsiteCost:$65 per consultationServices:Video consultations, prescription capability, next-day medication delivery, behavioral adviceBest for:Cat owners seeking affordable telemedicine with prescription accessTelaVets balances affordability with functionality, offering $65 consultations with prescription capabilitiessignificantly less than Bond Vets $95 while still providing medication access. Their veterinarians handle non-emergency consultations, behavioral concerns, prescription management, and chronic condition monitoring. Next-day medication delivery means a quick turnaround when your cat needs treatment started promptly.The platform works particularly well for managing ongoing feline conditions requiring regular prescriptions or check-ins. TelaVets vets are experienced with common cat health issues: urinary tract problems, skin conditions, digestive concerns, and respiratory issues. Customer reviews from cat owners consistently mention thorough consultations and practical advice. The booking system is straightforward, and same-day appointments are often available.Pros Prescription capability Next-day medication delivery Same-day appointments often availableCons Fewer specialized feline services Prescription availability may vary by location8. Ask.Vet Visit WebsiteCost:$1/week subscriptionServices:Text-based consultations with vets, unlimited questions, photo sharingBest for:Cat owners preferring text communication and wanting ongoing accessAsk.Vets unique text-based model works exceptionally well for cat owners who prefer writing out concerns, sharing photos, and getting detailed written responses they can reference later. At just $1/week, its the most affordable ongoing access to veterinary advice.The text format means you can send photos of your cats eye discharge, skin condition, or litter box contents without the pressure of a live video call. Vets respond with written guidance you can read and re-read, particularly helpful for complex instructions or medication protocols. The ability to ask unlimited questions means youre never hesitating to reach out about minor concerns that might develop into bigger issues. For managing chronic conditions, ongoing text access lets you regularly update vets on your cats progress and adjust care as needed.While text consultations lack the personal connection of video calls and vets cant prescribe medications, the format offers unique advantages: take your time formulating questions, include detailed context, share multiple photos, and maintain written records of all advice received. Perfect for cat owners who find video calls stressful or who want ongoing veterinary guidance without per-consultation fees.Pros Affordable at $1/week for unlimited questions Can share photos easily Written records of all advice and detailed explanationsCons No video consultations Response times may vary Less personal connection than videoChoosing the Right Online Vet Service for Your CatFeline Medicine is DifferentThe most critical factor when selecting an online vet service for your cat is finding veterinarians who genuinely understand feline medicine. Cats process medications differently than dogs, develop unique diseases like hyperthyroidism and feline lower urinary tract disease, and communicate discomfort through subtle behavioral changes rather than obvious symptoms. A vet might be excellent with dogs but miss important feline-specific signs.Veterinarians trained in feline medicine understand that a cat avoiding the litter box might have a urinary tract infection rather than a behavioral issue, or that decreased grooming often signals pain rather than laziness.Recognizing When Virtual Care Works (and When It Doesnt)Understanding appropriate use cases for online vet consultations protects your cat while maximizing the benefits of telemedicine. Virtual consultations excel for specific scenarios but have clear limitations.Perfect for online consultations:Litter box behavioral changes (location avoidance, frequency changes)Dietary concerns (picky eating, food transitions, occasional vomiting)Behavioral problems (inappropriate scratching, inter-cat conflicts, anxiety)Minor symptoms not requiring physical examination (mild coughing, sneezing)Medication questions (side effects, administration tips, interactions)Chronic condition monitoring between in-person visitsPost-surgical follow-ups for healing assessmentPreventative care discussions (vaccination schedules, parasite prevention)Requires in-person veterinary care:Difficulty breathing or rapid breathingInability to urinate or defecate (life-threatening emergencies)Severe trauma, bleeding, or obvious painSeizures or loss of consciousnessSuspected poisoning or toxin exposureSevere vomiting or diarrhea with lethargySudden paralysis or inability to walkEye injuries or sudden vision changesThe most valuable skill of online veterinarians is triagehelping you distinguish between monitor at home, schedule regular vet appointment, and go to emergency clinic immediately. This guidance prevents both dangerous waiting and unnecessary expensive emergency visits.Our Verdict on Cat Telemedicine ServicesAfter extensive evaluation of online veterinary platforms for feline care, PangoVet emerges as our top recommendation for the overall best online vet services for cats. They offer advice that serves only your cats interests, provide exceptional value at $29.95, and have veterinarians who truly understand feline behavior.Online vet services work best as part of a complete care strategy, not as a replacement for everything. Your cat still requires annual wellness examinations where a vet can physically assess body condition, palpate for abnormalities, check dental health, and perform necessary diagnostic tests. Many conditionsdental disease, early kidney dysfunction, heart murmurscan only be detected through hands-on examination.Think of online vet services as your first line of defense and your midnight reassurance, while your established local vet provides comprehensive physical care. This layered approach gives your cat the best of both worlds: accessible guidance for everyday concerns that keeps minor issues from becoming major problems, combined with thorough hands-on veterinary medicine when truly needed.

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