Emotional support animals (ESA) are pets that provide comfort to owners with mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional. Almost any household pet can be an emotional support [...]
This article was last updated on January 29th, 2025. If you're trying to understand Iowa's emotional support animal laws, you might have heard about recent changes that affect both tenants and landlords. In 2024, Iowa updated its ESA law, Section 216.SB, Code 2024, [...]
If you're like most cat parents, you've probably looked at your feline friend curled up in their favorite sunny spot and wondered how to keep them healthy and happy for as long as possible. The good news? Our cats are living longer than ever — and exciting new research might help [...]
NO, dogs cannot safely eat chocolate. It contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. If your dog has eaten chocolate, contact your veterinarian immediately. Why is chocolate dangerous for dogs? Theobromine and caffeine belong to a class of compounds called methylx [...]
Your ESA letter in Tennessee provides you and your pet with more than just housing rights. Having an ESA can radically improve your mental and emotional health.
Picture this: You're trying to relax at home with your emotional support dog, the companion who helps manage your anxiety, when suddenly there's a knock at the door. It's another notice from your HOA about noise complaints. Your heart sinks as you wonder: Could your emotional sup [...]
This article was last updated on December 11, 2024. Want to take your service dog in the cabin to Hawaii? Here's what you need to do to fly with your service dog on Hawaiian Airlines: Book your flight and notify Hawaiian Airlines at least 48 hours before departure Submit the DOT [...]
It’s a common myth that while we can train dogs to be obedient and do tricks, it’s cats who train us. Now, while there may be a grain of truth in that — my cats certainly rule the roost in our home — it’s very possible to train cats. Why consider clicker training? Imagine t [...]
This article was last updated on November 27th, 2024. Hawaiian Airlines allows pets to travel either in the cabin or as checked baggage. Small dogs and cats can fly in the cabin for $125 between Hawaii and North America ($35 for interisland flights). Cats, dogs, and household bir [...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts into law what should be common sense — everyone deserves equal access to public life. If you have a service dog, this means you can go anywhere together without hassle or extra costs. From grabbing lunch to catching a flight, staying [...]
Bringing a new cat into your home is a time of great excitement and joy, but it’s important to make the transition as smooth as possible. Relocating can be a stressful time for pets, but there are lots of things we can do to help. The 3:3:3 rule explains some general expectations [...]