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    How Service Dogs Support Patients with Disabilities
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • May 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    How Service Dogs Support Patients with Disabilities

    In 1990 the United States of America first recognized the value and importance of service animals and how they serve those with disabilities
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    Know Someone Who Wants a Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal?
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • May 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    Know Someone Who Wants a Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal?

    How do I get my service animal certified as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA)? What’s the best breed for my lifestyle? What do I do if I...
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    When Doctors Make Referrals to Assistance Animals Consulting
    megana58
    • May 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    When Doctors Make Referrals to Assistance Animals Consulting

    There are many reasons why a physician may want to send a referral to our team. We can help provide additional guidance and resources...
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    How Veterinarians Can Make Referrals to  Assistance Animals Consulting
    Dr. Kandace Jordan
    • May 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    How Veterinarians Can Make Referrals to Assistance Animals Consulting

    We genuinely appreciate client referrals and have established the new Assistance Animals Consulting Referral Program & Preferred Provider...
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    What Can Guide Dogs Do?
    megana58
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    What Can Guide Dogs Do?

    There are many things a guide dog can do to help. Guide dogs go through specialized training to learn to help with tasks like: Walk...
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    7 Summer Safety Tips for Taking Care of Your Pet
    megana58
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 3 min

    7 Summer Safety Tips for Taking Care of Your Pet

    Summertime means sun and fun, with lots of time for playing outdoors with your pet. Summer can be a great time to bond with your pet, but...
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    Announcing Our New Preferred Provider Network & Referral Program
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Mar 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    Announcing Our New Preferred Provider Network & Referral Program

    We genuinely appreciate client referrals and have established the new Assistance Animals Consulting Referral Program & Preferred Provider...
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    Telemedicine & the Future of Online Veterinary Care
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Mar 17, 2021
    • 3 min

    Telemedicine & the Future of Online Veterinary Care

    Following the COVID pandemic, human health care systems across the nation saw a decline in emergency room and clinic visits as more...
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    The "PAWS" Act Urges VA to Provide Service Dogs to Vets With PTSD
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Mar 10, 2021
    • 4 min

    The "PAWS" Act Urges VA to Provide Service Dogs to Vets With PTSD

    The PAWS Act, or The Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act, introduced by Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., would require the VA to...
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    A Northern Kentucky Subway Settles Lawsuit with Veteran Over Refusing to Permit His Service Dog In
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Mar 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    A Northern Kentucky Subway Settles Lawsuit with Veteran Over Refusing to Permit His Service Dog In

    A Subway franchise in Northern Kentucky that turned away a veteran with his service dog will have to adopt and implement a service animal...
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    Tips to Pet Proof Your Home
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Tips to Pet Proof Your Home

    New pet owners have many things to consider when preparing to bring a new furry family member into their homes and lives. Today we are...
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    PROTECT YOUR PET'S HEALTH WITH A DENTAL CARE ROUTINE
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    PROTECT YOUR PET'S HEALTH WITH A DENTAL CARE ROUTINE

    Dental care is as important to pets as it is to us. Dental disease and conditions can impact your pet's overall health. Dental disease is...
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    What Are Some of the Best Breeds for Service Dogs?
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 22, 2021
    • 5 min

    What Are Some of the Best Breeds for Service Dogs?

    Dogs are exceptional service animals. For those considering a service dog for support, one of the most common questions is, what breeds...
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    26 Frequently Asked Questions about the ADA and Service Animals
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 16, 2021
    • 9 min

    26 Frequently Asked Questions about the ADA and Service Animals

    According to ADA.gov website, the Department of Justice receives many questions about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
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    New Maryland Bill Would Allow Therapy Dogs in Schools
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 10, 2021
    • 5 min

    New Maryland Bill Would Allow Therapy Dogs in Schools

    A new bill in the Maryland General Assembly would require public schools to allow the use of therapy dogs for students. There is...
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    How Service Dogs Can Help Cancer Patients
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 4, 2021
    • 4 min

    How Service Dogs Can Help Cancer Patients

    Can service dogs and therapy animals support cancer patients? Since the 1980s, there have been significant advances in the field of...
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    Advocate & Educate: Partnering With The Community to Advance Animal Health
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 29, 2021
    • 2 min

    Advocate & Educate: Partnering With The Community to Advance Animal Health

    Assistance Animals Consulting is on a mission to advance animal health through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Creating...
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    Southwest Airlines Join Ban on Emotional Support Animals
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Southwest Airlines Join Ban on Emotional Support Animals

    Southwest Airlines is the latest to join the ban on Emotional Support Animals (ESA) following the DOT Rule Change. Here's what you need...
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    FDA Alert: Lots of Sportmix Pet Food Recalled Has Been Expanded
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    FDA Alert: Lots of Sportmix Pet Food Recalled Has Been Expanded

    The FDA has recently expanded a recall on lots of Sportmix pet food. Learn more about the recall, how to check if your bag of food is...
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    Service Dog Fact Sheet - Infographic
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Service Dog Fact Sheet - Infographic

    We've put together a handy reference to cover some of the FAQ's regarding service dogs for healthcare providers and veterinarians who...
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