Hiring a pet sitter doesn’t have to be challenging, whether it’s long-term, like a week for a cat while you’re on vacation, daily to help with a dog or bird if work doesn’t allow pets, or an occasional weekend away a few times a year. We all worry that nobody will treat them like [...]
Your ESA cat is more than just your support animal; they’re your way of helping naturally alleviate some of the debilitating effects of anxiety, like irritability, difficulty sleeping, not being able to control worrying, restlessness, or even physical symptoms like stomach pain o [...]
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 [...]
Many people are familiar with service dogs that assist the visually impaired or mobility challenged. A special type of service dog, known as a psychiatric service dog, can also help with mental health conditions like anxiety. A study found one of the most important tasks fo [...]
Many pet owners are unprepared for the shock of a vet bill. One survey found that a vet bill of $999 or less would cause an astounding 42% of pet owners to go into debt, while a vet bill of just $499 or less would cause 28% to go into debt. You can protect yourself fr [...]
Airports are busy, and that goes for everyone from the TSA to the ticket counter professionals, gate agents, and food staff. And it isn’t only the human employees who are working to help you have a safe journey; some airports have furry friends on their staff lists, too. Emotiona [...]
Having a loyal companion by your side can never be a bad thing. But when it comes to emotional support animals (ESAs), the benefits tend to go beyond the basics, with research showing plenty of evidence that ESAs can support people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental [...]
ESA owners beware, the animals have unionized and are on strike. Picket lines after picket lines are strewn with tag lines about throwing emotion into the ocean, and the “steaks” are high, literally. The demands are simple: 1/6 of every string cheese belongs to the besties [...]
This article was last updated on April 18, 2024, to reflect Ohio’s latest laws. Curious about Ohio’s emotional support animal laws? This guide will cover information about your rights and legal obligations as an ESA owner in Ohio. ESA Rights in Ohio Ohio Administrative Code [...]
Tomatoes are safe for dogs to eat when they are ripe and red. The actual ripened tomato fruit is considered non-toxic and contains multiple dog-healthy nutrients, including potassium, vitamins A and C, and fiber. Ripe and red are the keys to knowing when a tomato is safe for dogs [...]