Due to new regulations regarding veterinary telemedicine, Dr. Siegel is now able to offer online coaching sessions, so you can get expert guidance on your pet’s health and healing journey no matter where you are!
Dr. Siegel believes in educating and empowering pet parents, not just handing out one-size-fits-all advice.
First step is to complete the Empowered Pet Parent Course.
This 3 hour pre consultation course is carefully designed to give you the essential knowledge you need before a consult, saving time, money, and making the 1:1 session far more productive.
What to Expect in Your Consultation
Once you’ve completed the Empowered Pet Parent Course and booked your consult, here’s what you can look forward to:
A thorough review of your pet’s history and medical records, ensuring no important details are overlooked.
Actionable steps to implement the foundations you learned in the Empowered Pet Parent Course.
Laboratory testing (if needed) and interpretation of results, with an action plan based on those results.(Cost of laboratory test is not included in the consultation fee)
Consultation with your primary DVM, if appropriate, for coordinated care.
Membership to the monthly Beyond The Bowl Series, live, interactive education sessions covering advanced holistic pet care topics.
An invite to the P3 Community, a private community where Dr. Siegel provides ongoing Q&A, case discussions, product recommendations, and access to exclusive resources.
Why the Course Comes First:
- It’s everything Dr. Siegel would need to teach in your first consult, without it, the session would be much longer (and more expensive).
- It lays the foundation so your consult can be 100% personalized to your pet’s unique situation.
- Over the years, Dr. Siegel has learned that pet parents who don’t understand the why behind the protocols often don’t stick with the work long term. The course ensures you get the full benefit of everything she has to offer, leading to real, lasting results for your pet.
Get Started
Take the Empowered Pet Parent Course – this is your first step in the consultation process. It is the key to making sure your session with Dr. Siegel is efficient and personalized. Click Here for the Course!
Once you’ve completed the course, click here to schedule your 1:1 consultation.
Consults are $255 per hour and conducted online. You will be charged for the time needed to review the history and records, the actual time on the call with Dr. Siegel and the time after the call to create a written plan of action.
This fee includes:
- Time for Dr. Siegel to thoroughly review your pet’s history and medical records prior to the session
- The time on the call with Dr. Siegell.
- Time after the session to finalize and refine your protocol
- A personalized written report following the consultation with key takeaways, recommendations, and next steps
This ensures your session is focused, efficient, and completely tailored to your pet’s needs.
Let’s work together to give your fur baby the vibrant, thriving life they deserve.
Remember:
While online consultations are incredibly effective for education, protocol planning, and case reviews, there’s no substitute for physical touch. Hands-on exams and in-person diagnostics offer a level of insight that digital care simply can’t match.
Whenever possible, pair virtual consults with a trusted local veterinarian for physical exams and treatments to ensure your pet gets the most comprehensive care.
Terms: What Florida Law (PETS Act, HB 849) Allows & Restricts
Law Overview
Effective July 1, 2024, Florida’s Providing Equity in Telehealth Services Act (HB 849) permits licensed Florida veterinarians to offer veterinary telehealth services, including establishing a VCPR via live video.
What Can Be Done
- Establish VCPR via synchronous audiovisual call (e.g. Zoom or Skype — not phone call or text).
- Provide diagnoses, consults, treatment plans, and issue prescriptions based on that virtual VCPR.
- Prescribe:
- Up to 30-day supply of flea/tick treatments.
- Up to 14 days of other FDA-approved animal drugs, e.g. antibiotics — for pets not requiring in-person exam yet.
- Offer initial consultations to pets located outside Florida, as long as the consultation is provided by a Florida-licensed veterinarian during the live call (jurisdiction applies if practitioner or patient is in FL).
What Can’t Be Done
- Prescribe controlled substances (e.g. narcotics).
- Prescribe compounded drugs, extra label antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, parasitic medications without an in-person physical exam or timely on-site visit.
- Renew prescriptions beyond the allowed period without an in-person exam (e.g. >14 days antibiotics or >30 days flea/tick meds).
- Issue interstate or international health/travel certificates via telehealth.
- Establish VCPR or evaluate a case using audio-only communication, chatbots, questionnaires, or text messages — full audiovisual visits are required.
Quick Reference Table
| Allowed (Under Virtual VCPR via Live Video) | Not Allowed Without an In-Person Exam |
| Establish new VCPR via live video | Controlled substances prescription |
| Prescribe up to 30 days flea/tick meds | Compounded, extra label medications |
| Prescribe up to 14 days of other animal meds | Interstate travel or health certificates |
| Consult pets located outside Florida | Q&A via text, audio-only, or questionnaire |
| Provide diagnostic, treatment, and consult advice | Medication refills beyond allowed period |
Pasco Veterinary Medical Center
4575 Pet Lane
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 973-2929 (o) | (813) 973-7768 (f)
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sun: Closed
After Hours Emergency: Call Dr. Siegel (813) 299-1641
