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 animal, inc [...]
Here's a quick summary of what to know if you're flying with your service dog on United Airlines: Only trained service dogs are allowed (no emotional support animals) Limit of two service dogs per passenger You'll need to submit a DOT Service Animal Form 48 hours before flying Yo [...]
Sometimes it’s not obvious what a service dog or psychiatric service dog does. The handler might have a disability that isn’t apparent just on visual inspection. Service dogs can perform over 150 distinct tasks for their handlers, benefiting both physical and psychological condit [...]
Wouldn’t the future look rosier if we knew our beloved pet was going to be there, still loyally by our side for many, many years to come? We all want our pets to live on forever, and many people report anxiety about their pets’ health and lifespan. But can we do anything about it [...]
This article was last updated on April 9th, 2025. Here’s a quick summary of what to know if you’re flying with your service dog on Frontier Airlines: Only trained service dogs are allowed (no emotional support animals) Limit of two service dogs per passenger You'll need to [...]
The unique nature of human fingerprints and their use as a natural identifier of individuals was established by Francis Galton in the 19th Century. But does this phenomenon extend to dogs? Although footprint identification techniques have been used across many species, dogs’ nose [...]
This article was last updated on March 26th, 2025 Want to bring your furry friend along on your next Frontier flight? Unlike many airlines, Frontier only allows pets in the cabin and doesn’t permit them as checked baggage at all. They welcome dogs, cats, and even small critters l [...]
Grapes — and all their Vitis vinifera family relations, including raisins, sultanas, and currants — are potentially toxic to dogs. The mechanism is not yet fully understood, which means that current advice is to be cautious with all potential ingestions, from one grape to a whole [...]
A dog's internal clock is the built-in timing system that lets your furry friend know exactly when it's dinner time, walk time, or time for you to wake up (even on weekends). Like humans, dogs have natural daily rhythms that guide them when they sleep, eat, play, and give you tho [...]
If you're a dog parent, you've likely faced the dilemma of what to do with your furry friend when it's time to travel. We still remember the first time we flew with our dogs — a mix of excitement and some anxiety. With years of flying experience now under our belt, and after hear [...]
YES, dogs can safely eat fresh pineapple in moderation. This tropical fruit is non-toxic to dogs and can even provide beneficial nutrients. However, there are important guidelines to follow when feeding pineapple to your canine companion. Why is pineapple generally safe for dog [...]