Phone Consultations                                                                 309-797-3489 Most of my work is done by phone.  People set up an appointment and call at the appointed time for the consultation.  You do not need to be with your pet when you call.  I need the phone to talk with humans, not with the animals.  Their language is telepathic.                                                                   Fee Schedule                                                           15 minutes          $40.00 U.S.                                                          30 minutes          $55.00 U.S.                                                       Payable by Master Card or Visa.
					Steps to Set up a Consultation by Email 1 - Include your name, city/State/Province and time zone 2 - Tell me what days (dates) are best for you and what           times of day are possible for each of those days. 3 - Send your message to  linda@ispeakanimal.com 4 - Check your email often.  If I am home, I try to reply                 within  12  to 24 hours.  If you miss the appointment,              it may be a while before I have another opening. 5 - When you get my message with a day and time for the            consult, please send a reply confirming this time.            Unconfirmed appointments may be given to            emergency calls. 6 -  Call me at the appointment time at 309-797-3489.           If the line is busy, please give me a few minutes and              try again.  Sometimes I get behind in my schedule.
	My number is  309-797-3489.  I live in the Central time zone, so please consider the time here when you call.  I do calls most weekdays.  I also book evening calls several nights a week; they must be scheduled in advance.   I have only one phone line so my line is often busy.  If there is no answer, we are probably outside with the dogs or running an errand, please call back. We do not have an answering machine, so if no one is home, it will keep ringing.  If you find it difficult to get through on the phone to schedule a consult, email me to set one up.  There is a list of steps at the right to help you.
		Before You Call ...  I always suggest that people make a list of questions that they would like to ask their pets.   Some folks have specific questions about behaviors and problems.  You may also want to ask if they have any aches or pains.  I am not a veterinarian and can not diagnose an illness, but it will often help the doctor to know how your pet feels - where it hurts and what kind of pain it is (ache, sharp, throbbing, etc.).  Knowing that your friend is nauseous or has an upset stomach can sometimes help your vet find a suitable treatment.                                         When you call for your consultation...  Have your questions ready and be prepared to jot down the answers your pet gives.  Some folks ask another person to listen in and just take notes.  I will also need your credit card information.  I can accept only Master Card or Visa. All I will need to know about your pet is:           their name           the animal's location  - State / Province  and  city           the species, breed, and color
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