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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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    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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    Understanding the New DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Forms
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    Understanding the New DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Forms

    On December 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published in the Federal Register a final rule to amend the...
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    Delta & United Airlines Ban Emotional Support Animals; Form Required for Trained Service Dogs
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    Delta & United Airlines Ban Emotional Support Animals; Form Required for Trained Service Dogs

    Delta and United Airlines join other major U.S. Airlines in ban on emotional support animals. We covered the updates to polices that...
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    Alaska & American Airlines Ban Emotional Support Animals on Flights & Change Service Animal Policy
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Jan 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    Alaska & American Airlines Ban Emotional Support Animals on Flights & Change Service Animal Policy

    American Airlines announced Tuesday that they will officially be banning most Emotional Support Animals (ESA) from the cabin on flights...
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    Tips for Taking Care of Your New Pet
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Dec 30, 2020
    • 4 min

    Tips for Taking Care of Your New Pet

    Did you get a new pet? Here are some tips for taking care of your new puppy or kitten to get you off to the right start. 1. Get a...
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    Here to Help: Navigating Animal-Assisted Therapy During COVID-19
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • May 1, 2020
    • 4 min

    Here to Help: Navigating Animal-Assisted Therapy During COVID-19

    Maintaining animal health and welfare is critical to our own health, the animal and the public — even during a pandemic.
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    Assistance Animals Consulting Can Help When Prescribing Therapy Animals
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 4 min

    Assistance Animals Consulting Can Help When Prescribing Therapy Animals

    Assistance Animals Consulting founder Dr. Rhesa Houston noticed a lack of connection between the veterinary and mental health fields.
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    We Bridge the Gap: Department of Transportation Proposes Airlines Can Ban Emotional Support Animals
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    We Bridge the Gap: Department of Transportation Proposes Airlines Can Ban Emotional Support Animals

    Whether airlines permit emotional support animals or not, this opens up a larger conversation on regulation.
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    Important Factors to Consider for Assistance Animals in Airports and Flying on Airplanes
    Dr. Rhesa Houston
    • Feb 28, 2020
    • 4 min

    Important Factors to Consider for Assistance Animals in Airports and Flying on Airplanes

    Animals on airplanes isn't as uncommon as you may think. Accommodating these assistance animals and handlers is important, even in airports.
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