Considering tele-vet care for your pet? Here's when it makes sense (and when it doesn't)

While tele-vet care can be a useful tool for pet owners, it's not a complete replacement for in-person vet visits. Oscar Wong/Getty Images Today's high (and rising) pet care costs are forcing many owners to rethink how — and when — they seek veterinary help. Just the routine vet expenses for a single cat or dog now average more than $4,000 annually, according to a new survey from Healthy Paws Pet Insurance , and those costs have climbed sharply in recent years as veterinary services become more …