American Service Pets Blog
Read the latest news related to pets, ESA, PSA, laws, and tips and tricks for caring for your pets.
Mistakes Pet Owners Make And How to Avoid Them
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 4 sec. There are always more ways to learn and prepare for avoiding financial strain as a pet parent. We’ve compiled a list of the most common costly mistakes pet owners make and some tips on avoiding them.
How To Prepare for Your First Vet Visit
*Estimated Read Time: 5 min 43 sec. Attending your first vet visit will often help calm those feelings of unpreparedness. To assist, even more, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite tips to ensure the visit is super successful.
DOT Update: Spirit and Frontier Airlines Emotional Support Animal Policy Changing in 2021
*Estimated Read Time: 2 min 6 sec. The Department of Transportation announced that it is revising rules around flying with Emotional Support Animals. Effective January 11, 2021, both Spirit and Frontier Airlines Emotional Support Animal Policy will no longer allow ESAs on board their aircrafts.
DOT Update: Alaska Airlines Emotional Support Animal Policy Changing in 2021
*Estimated Read Time: 1 min 21 sec. Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines emotional support animal policy will no longer accept ESAs on its flights.
7 Surprising Dog Behaviors New Owners Should Know
*Estimated Read Time: 9 min 13 sec. Owning a dog is much like having a kid. OK, maybe it’s not THAT similar, but in some ways, it can be! In hopes to spare you the anxiety of becoming a new dog parent, here are 7 surprising dog behaviors to be aware of.
2021 New Years’ Resolutions for You and Your Pet
*Estimated Read Time: 6 min 48 sec. Why not include your pet pals into your 2021 New Years’ Resolutions this year? Not only will a waggy tailed cheerleader make goal chasing more fun, but you will have a built-in accountability partner to keep you smiling along the way.
Pros and Con of Pet Subscription Boxes
*Estimated Read time 6 minutes 45 seconds. Are monthly subscription boxes worth all the hype? Do you find yourself wondering if you should be getting one for your pet? We’ve compiled a list of the pros and cons to help you decide.
New DOT Rules for Emotional Support Animals: What Every ESA Owner Should Know
*Estimated Read Time: 3 min 15 sec. The Department of Transportation recently announced that airlines will no longer be required to recognize ESAs. However, Service Animals (including Psychiatric Service Dogs), who are trained to perform a specific task associated with their owner’s disability, are still legally protected and eligible for those rights.
Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe and Enjoy the Holidays
*Estimated Read Time: 7 min 46 sec. Don’t let your furry pal’s curiosity deter you from having a bright and festive holiday season complete with all your favorite traditions. We’ve compiled some tips to keep your pet safe and enjoy the holidays!
Know Your Official Rights as an Emotional Support Animal Owner
*Estimated Read Time: 10 min 59 sec. ESAs help their owners manage unseen mental disabilities. They deserve equal housing and travel safeguards as animals who help manage visible physical disabilities. You should know your official rights as an Emotional Support Animal owner.
Holiday Volunteer Ideas Designed For Animal Lovers
*Estimated Read Time : 5 min 50 sec. Around this time of year, animal lovers far and wide seek ways to volunteer their time
and treasure. Here are 7 holiday volunteer ideas designed for the animal lover that you are sure to appreciate.
The 30 Best Gift Ideas For Dog Parents 2020
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 42 sec. The Howl-i-day season is fast approaching, and gift shopping is in full swing. If you are scratching your head in wonder, trying to figure out what to get the dog owners in your life, scratch no more. We got you! No dog is created equal, and they all have different personalities
