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The ESA Doctors writing team is a group of passionate emotional support animal advocates with extensive experience in mental healthcare, disability law, animal training, and pet health. Many of the authors are proud emotional support animal parents and are sharing their knowledge based on both personal and professional experience. Our content is fact checked by ESA experts and peer reviewed before publishing to help ensure you’re getting the best possible information no matter where you land. We’re here to provide useful content to keep you and your emotional support animal happy, healthy, and protected. Don’t see a topic covered? Send your request to support@esadoctors.com and we’ll consider it for our next publication. That’s our commitment to you as dedicated members of the ESA community.

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Get an ESA Letter in Florida

Your ESA letter in Florida provides you and your pet with more than just housing rights. Having an ESA can radically improve your mental and emotional health. [...]

ESA Doctors2024-08-23T15:36:22+00:00Emotional Support Animal|

How to Take Your Dog Through Airport Security

Traveling with a dog through airport security for the first time can be a source of anxiety. We all know how stressful airports can be, especially during busy travel days. However, there’s no need to fear – TSA officers are trained to accommodate passengers with dogs and have pro [...]

ESA Doctors2024-01-26T21:25:45+00:00Flying, Traveling with Pets|

Florida Emotional Support Animal Laws

This article was last updated on January 26, 2024, to reflect Florida’s latest laws. Looking to learn about Florida’s emotional support animal laws? This guide will explain the laws and help answer your ESA legal questions in Florida. And we keep it up-to-date, so bookmark this p [...]

ESA Doctors2024-10-10T09:01:34+00:00ESA Laws, State|

What is the Air Carrier Access Act?

The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a pivotal U.S. law that safeguards the rights of travelers with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to air travel. Established in 1986, the ACAA was a response to the widespread discrimination these individuals faced in airports and [...]

ESA Doctors2024-03-20T19:23:17+00:00ESA Laws, Federal|

Emotional Support Animals in College Dorms

College can be a difficult time for many young adults. Adjusting to a new social environment, meeting the expectations of professors, and keeping up a grade-point average can take its toll on students. For many students, college may also be the first time away from their home sup [...]

ESA Doctors2024-08-21T16:41:38+00:00College Dorms, Housing|

Are Emotional Support Animals Tax Deductible?

Emotional support animals generally do not qualify for tax deductions for expenses like adoption, food, grooming, or veterinary care, as the IRS considers these costs personal. Service dog owners, on the other hand, do qualify for certain tax deductions. Service dogs can al [...]

ESA Doctors2024-03-15T08:34:50+00:00Emotional Support Animal|

Does Health Insurance Cover Emotional Support Animals? What You Need to Know

Getting an emotional support animal can be expensive. You need an ESA letter from a healthcare provider, which means paying for consultations. You also have to factor in the costs of adopting an animal (if you don’t already have a pet), and expenses. This article will expla [...]

ESA Doctors2024-03-15T08:35:50+00:00Emotional Support Animal|

Montana Emotional Support Animal Laws

Emotional support animals are protected by federal and state laws in Montana. In this guide, we’ll provide a clear explanation of how these laws work. We’ll cover the following: Legal rights of emotional support animal owners. The latest developments in state law. Mon [...]

ESA Doctors2024-03-20T19:33:53+00:00ESA Laws, State|

Can a French Bulldog be an Emotional Support Animal?

French Bulldogs, with their bat-like ears and smushy, adorable faces, are not just cute – they can be excellent emotional support animals (ESAs), too! If you get an ESA letter from a legitimate healthcare professional, your French Bulldog can be your official emotional support an [...]

ESA Doctors2024-03-20T18:54:13+00:00Dogs, Emotional Support Animal|

How do I Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal in San Diego?

Here's what you need in San Diego: A California-compliant ESA letter from a licensed therapist or doctor. That’s all there is to it! With a California-licensed practitioner's ESA letter, your pet gains protection as an emotional support animal (ESA) under both federal and Califor [...]

ESA Doctors2024-03-15T08:38:22+00:00Emotional Support Animal|