Dr. Rhesa HoustonMar 17, 20213 minTelemedicine & 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...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonFeb 16, 20219 min26 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)...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJan 29, 20212 minAdvocate & Educate: Partnering With The Community to Advance Animal HealthAssistance Animals Consulting is on a mission to advance animal health through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Creating...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 1, 20204 minAssistance 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.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonNov 6, 20193 min4 Ways to Protect Human and Animal Health in Animal-Assisted Health Care As we see more assistance animals in public, it’s imperative these animals are healthy for the animal’s welfare and our own.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonOct 28, 20193 minKey Evaluations & Training Behaviors Needed When Adopting an Assistance Animal Did you know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and that a dog enters a shelter every 10 seconds?
Dr. Rhesa HoustonOct 17, 20193 min3 Reasons You Need A Veterinarian in Animal-Assisted Intervention ProgramsWhen your pet gets sick, the first person you contact is a veterinarian. Veterinarians should be involved in animal therapy, too.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonSep 19, 20194 min5 Considerations for Engaging with Service Animals in Public Do you know how to support guests with service animals? We're bringing awareness to service dogs for National Service Dog Month.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJul 26, 20182 minOwners of emotional support animals find support, conflictThe Gainesville Sun, a local newspaper in Gainesville, Florida recently published an article titled “Owners of emotional support animals...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJul 16, 20181 minExcellence is....Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way ~Booker T. Washington Assistance Animals Consulting, we are veterinarians excelling...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 25, 20181 minBe not afraid of going slowly...#MakeItHappenMonday “Be not afraid of going slowly. Be only afraid of standing still.” ~Chinese Proverb Assistance Animals Consulting was...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 19, 20182 minVeterinarians protect the health and well-being of assistance animals to prevent animal sufferingIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to prevent animal suffering. In honor of...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 12, 20182 min5 Pathways of CollaborationIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand the many health benefits of having a working animal. I also understand the importance and...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonMay 29, 20181 minRecap: Knowledge Gained through Assistance Animals Consulting PartnershipIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand the importance and need to partner with businesses that have customers using service dogs....
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 19, 20181 minAnimal Welfare for therapy animals in educational settingsThe use of service dogs for school aged children is on the rise. Using therapy animal teams within schools is also increasing. As...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 16, 20181 minA working animal’s health and wellness is vitalA working animal must remain healthy and well to effectively assist its owner. A preventative care program designed by a veterinarian is...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 9, 20181 minTemperament testing is a critical step when prescribing an assistance animalEvery working animal must have suitable temperament and behavior for public access. As a prescribing physician of a working animal, it is...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 9, 20182 minAssistance Animal training is top safety prioritySafety is a top priority for assistance animals and their handlers. Dogs with improper training are a safety risk and liability to the...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 5, 20183 minDo you prescribe assistance animals for your patients?Every patient has unique needs. As the prescribing physician, you carefully assess and evaluate your patient to determine if they will...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonMar 6, 20183 minThe Airline Industry is Cracking Down on Passenger’s Emotional Support Animals and Service AnimalsThe airlines industry has cracked down on passenger’s emotional support animals, as they should! As a veterinarian, and owner of...