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22Feb

Pet trainer: Some cautionary advice before taking a talking bird under your wing – PetsOnBoard.com

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I have heard the comment so many times: People want to get a bird that talks. I’d take a guess that it is probably the biggest reason why they get feathered companions, especially African greys. After all, there are so many funny parrot YouTube videos. I live with two of these talking birds (one more […]

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13Feb

Keeping Pets Safe on Valentine’s Day Chocolate |PetsOnBoard.com

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PetsONBoard.com Pets On Board Helping Animals To make a difference in the number of dogs and animals in shelters, and to help in finding good homes. and provide a chance of life by saving a life that is worth it! Pets On Board™ Since 1995 We at PetsOnBoard are committed to help saving animals by propagating the word that animals in shelters need our help, every life is precious, we honor the countless volunteers and owners in shelters with their tireless amount of hours, Saving these innocent precious creatures!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us have only one thing on our minds – chocolate! And while we may love its effect on that special someone, chocolate can be deadly if eaten by cats or dogs. Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine.   Consuming large quantities can lead to theobromine toxicity, symptoms of which […]

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13Feb

Dogs can tell when you’re happy or sad: PetsOnBoard.com

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Science is finally showing what all dog lovers already knew: Dogs can recognize your facial expressions. In a study by the Messerli Research Institute’s Clever Dog Lab in Vienna, scientists trained dogs to associate pictures of happy or angry faces with their corresponding emotions. SEE ALSO: A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds The study […]

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11Feb

Animal airline deaths: Checking your pet as luggage is ‘rolling the dice’

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The numbers are in and they’re a little scary. BloombergBusiness reported the latest numbers from the the U.S. Department of Transportation on pets that died or were injured on U.S. airlines during 2014. In all, 17 pets died, 26 were injured and two were simply “lost.” There were no available numbers on how many pets, overall, […]

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10Feb

Can your pet make you sick? PetsOnBoard.com

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In addition to elevated liver enzymes and a low platelet count, the young man who came into the emergency room had a fever, and doctors couldn’t figure out why. Then infectious disease experts were called in. “We take pleasure asking these questions: ‘Tell us about your animals,’” says Dr. Pranavi Sreeramoju, chief of infection prevention […]

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8Feb

Am I a Bad Pet Owner If I Don’t Brush My Cat’s Teeth? | PetsOnBoard

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No pet owner is perfect, not even us professionals. We might skip playtime or serve meals late or not train our animals as thoroughly as we could. Admit it: You know you could do a better job of trimming your cat’s nails or cleaning his litterbox. I never like to say that anyone is a […]

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8Feb

Preventing pet poisioning | News – Home

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Veterinarians at Kansas State University say every year they treat several dogs who have either eaten rat poison or eaten a dead rat that had the poison. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering one company to remove their products from the shelves because so many pets and children have been poisoned. Kansas State Veterinarian, […]

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5Feb

Pup-lic transportation: Seattle mutt takes solo bus rides to dog park – TODAY.com

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A black Labrador-mastiff mix, Eclipse made her first solo venture into pup-lic transportation about a year and a half ago by accident, according to her owner, Jeff Young. Young was finishing a cigarette by his apartment in the Queen Anne neighborhood when the D Line bus — which frequently transports them to a dog park […]

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3Feb

Reasons NOT to Give Up Your Dog-PetsOnBoard.com

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When you choose to get a dog, you must choose to become a responsible dog owner. Unfortunately, not all dog owners act responsibly, abandoning their dogs when they become inconvenient. The most irresponsible of dog owners will leave them to fend for themselves in a vacant home or chained in a yard. This is tragic […]

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31Jan

Pet Points: Be a cold-weather friend to your pet:Pets On Board

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Nate Guidry/Post-Gazette Carolyn Barber walks her dog Barrett around Highland Park Wednesday afternoon. After walking a dog outdoors in winter, it is recommended that their feet be wiped off or washed to keep them from licking and ingesting ice melt products. By Larry Gerson V.M.D. People who own and care for pets need to take […]

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29Jan

‘Fitbit For Dogs’ Maker Whistle Acquires Tagg Pet Tracker And Raises $15M | TechCrunch

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Wearables for pets used to be a punchline, but now it’s a legitimate business with multiple players active in the space. Said space did just get a bit smaller today, as Whistle, the startup which launched its Fitbit for dogs back in 2013. Now, Whistle is expanding its position with the acquisition of a competitor […]

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28Jan

Check With Your Insurance to See if Your Dog Is a Banned Breed

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If your dog bites another animal or person, your homeowner’s insurance will usually cover it. Certain breeds of dogs aren’t covered, though, and are blacklisted by insurance agencies. Psychology Today has compiled a list. Your Homeowner’s Insurance May Cover If Your Dog Bites Someone If you’re a dog owner, hopefully you’ll never have to deal […]

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28Jan

How to Keep Your Pets from Ruining Your Stuff

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We try to domesticate our pets, but they’re wild creatures at heart. Because of this, a lot of their instinctive habits can wreck our living space and drive us nuts. With some effort and understanding, we can accommodate their natural needs and still maintain a comfortable and clean home. As humans, when our modern conveniences […]

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21Jan

Before and after photos of rescued dogs show what a difference a home makes – Pets – TODAY.com

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Before and after photos of rescued dogs show what a difference a home makes. Dogs can bring so much joy to their owners, but as some people have shared on Reddit, just a few simple photos show just how much being adopted means for man’s best friend. Video: While adopting a pet changes the life […]

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18Jan

Your Pet Says More About Your Personality Than You Might Think

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Your Pet Says More About Your Personality Than You Might Think   Cat people and dog people really do have different personality traits, new research suggests. People who own cats tend to be more creative, adventurous, and anxious. Dog owners, on the other hand, tend to be more extroverted, secure, and risk-averse. Those differences were […]

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