Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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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
Oct 28, 20193 min read
Key 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?
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Oct 17, 20193 min read
3 Reasons You Need A Veterinarian in Animal-Assisted Intervention Programs
When your pet gets sick, the first person you contact is a veterinarian. Veterinarians should be involved in animal therapy, too.
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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
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 16, 20181 min read
Excellence is....
Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way ~Booker T. Washington Assistance Animals Consulting, we are veterinarians excelling...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 25, 20181 min read
Be not afraid of going slowly...
#MakeItHappenMonday “Be not afraid of going slowly. Be only afraid of standing still.” ~Chinese Proverb Assistance Animals Consulting was...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 19, 20182 min read
Veterinarians protect the health and well-being of assistance animals to prevent animal suffering
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to prevent animal suffering. In honor of...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 12, 20182 min read
5 Pathways of Collaboration
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand the many health benefits of having a working animal. I also understand the importance and...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 29, 20181 min read
Recap: Knowledge Gained through Assistance Animals Consulting Partnership
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand the importance and need to partner with businesses that have customers using service dogs....
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 19, 20181 min read
Animal Welfare for therapy animals in educational settings
The use of service dogs for school aged children is on the rise. Using therapy animal teams within schools is also increasing. As...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 16, 20181 min read
A working animal’s health and wellness is vital
A working animal must remain healthy and well to effectively assist its owner. A preventative care program designed by a veterinarian is...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 9, 20181 min read
Temperament testing is a critical step when prescribing an assistance animal
Every working animal must have suitable temperament and behavior for public access. As a prescribing physician of a working animal, it is...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 9, 20182 min read
Assistance Animal training is top safety priority
Safety is a top priority for assistance animals and their handlers. Dogs with improper training are a safety risk and liability to the...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 5, 20183 min read
Do 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...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Mar 6, 20183 min read
The Airline Industry is Cracking Down on Passenger’s Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals
The airlines industry has cracked down on passenger’s emotional support animals, as they should! As a veterinarian, and owner of...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Feb 21, 20182 min read
Prescribing an assistance animal is a multidisciplinary collaboration
Healthcare is becoming an increasingly diverse field where many disciplines interact to provide care As medical professionals, you have...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Feb 12, 20183 min read
February is American Heart Month
February is American heart month!! Who has a heart? I have a heart! You have a heart!! Let’s have a heart to heart talk about how animals...
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