Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Feb 28, 20203 min read
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Nov 20, 20194 min read
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Nov 6, 20193 min read
4 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.
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Sep 19, 20194 min read
5 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.
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Assistance Animals Consulting supports new Alabama law advocating for service animals
Have you seen the new Alabama law prohibiting people from misrepresenting their pet as a service animal?
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Mar 26, 20191 min read
Involve me and I learn
#MakeItHappenMonday As veterinarians, we educate as animal advocates because of the deficit of understanding of assistance animals; to...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Feb 19, 20194 min read
3 important reasons to partner with a veterinarian when selecting an assistance animal trainer
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to provide education and guidance to the...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Aug 7, 20183 min read
3 steps to improving outcomes of patients with assistance animals
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to collaborate with a multitude of individuals...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 26, 20182 min read
Owners of emotional support animals find support, conflict
The Gainesville Sun, a local newspaper in Gainesville, Florida recently published an article titled “Owners of emotional support animals...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 25, 20181 min read
Therapy dogs effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD
Study finds therapy dogs effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD #WhatsHappeningWednesday?! Assistance Animals Consulting is sharing an...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 24, 20183 min read
Service Dog Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparations: Addressing the health and welfare of service dogs before the emergency In my work as a veterinarian, I understand...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 19, 20182 min read
Distinguishing a service animal from a pet
Stamford restaurant owners cite difficulty distinguishing service animals from pets The Stamford Advocate, a local newspaper in Stamford,...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 18, 20181 min read
The link between human-animal interaction and healthy aging
Healthy Aging Research #WhatsHappeningWednesday?! Assistance Animals Consulting is sharing an article from the Human Animal Bond Research...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Misrepresenting pets as service animals is fraud
#TheySaidThursday The Republic, a newspaper in Arizona recently published an article titled “Arizona makes it Illegal to misrepresent...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 11, 20181 min read
Animals in the classroom aid learning
Teachers’ pets: Animals in the classroom could aid learning New study finds that introducing living creatures in school settings may...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 10, 20183 min read
Assistance animals and zoonotic disease risk
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to evaluate the health of an animal and ...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 27, 20183 min read
Delta updates comfort-animal policy to one per passenger - and no pit bulls
Today in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by USA Today, Delta updates comfort-animal...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 27, 20181 min read
US National PTSD Day
PTSD & TRAUMA It's another #WhatsHappeningWednesday! Today, June 27th is US National PTSD Day. Assistance Animals Consulting is sharing...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 26, 20182 min read
Collaborating to support individuals using PTSD service dogs
#LetsTalkTuesday PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder), is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or...
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