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6Jan

Is It Too Cold to Walk Your Dog?

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It is so cold it hurts for many of us humans. But what about dogs? Is it safe to slip some rubber booties on Norman and take him for a walk? Dr. Kim Smyth, a staff veterinarian with pet insurance company Petplan, gets questions like this every winter, so she created a chart based on […]

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3Jan

Dog, Owner Reunited, PetsOnBoard.com

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A dog was reunited with its owner in the Poconos after someone took the pup from outside of the grocery store where his owner was shopping last week. The woman who took the dog thought he was left behind in the cold and wanted to help. Officials are now offering tips to people who see […]

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30Dec

Is your dog’s name on the list of most popular pet names for 2017? PetsOnBoard.com

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By Linda Wilson Fuoco / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Many dogs answer to the names Bella, Lucy and Daisy. Those are the most popular names for female dogs in Pittsburgh and in the entire country. Buddy, Max and Cooper are the top male dog names in Pittsburgh, while the three most popular names nationally are Max, Charlie […]

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26Dec

The Cost of Owning a Dog, Cat, or Other Pet: Prepare to Be Shocked-PetsOnBoard.com

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The cost of owning a dog, cat, or other pet might not be the first thing on your mind when contemplating bringing one of these furry balls of love home, but it’s best to know what your financial responsibilities are upfront. Petfinder averages the costs of owning a dog at around $766–$1,350 the first year, and $526–$9,352 each […]

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20Dec

How to Keep Pets Safe Over the Holidays

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Every pet owner should guard against these 10 holiday hazards Cold weather, big crowds, heavy foods, and frequent parties may be predictable parts of the holiday season, but all that festive chaos can pose a danger to pets. “Not only are pet owners juggling many responsibilities around the holiday season, but there are often changes […]

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12Dec

Loss of Our Co-Founder Zack Dog-PetsOnBoard.com December 11, 2017

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Zack E. Mann on Monday morning, December 11, 2017. He born back in around 2004 in Merced California. Several years into Zack’s life, He, along with his sister, were found wandering the hills of Northern California and were picked up by a local animal shelter. […]

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9Dec

What to know in case of pet trauma-PetsOnBoard.com

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Our dogs and cats hate to let us know when they’re not feeling well. It’s instinctive for them to hide illness and even injuries if possible. Some emergencies are obvious, though, and an emergency, by definition, requires immediate treatment. Any time your pet experiences one of the following conditions, you need to get him to […]

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4Dec

Are dogs smarter than cats? Science says-PetsOnBoard.com

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Dog lovers now have confirmation of what they have known all along.Sorry Grumpy Cat, it’s science.Dogs are smarter than cats, a new study by researchers at Vanderbilt University has found. The study found that dogs have twice as many neurons as cats in their cerebral cortex, which is associated with thinking, planning and complex behavior. TODAY knows all […]

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1Dec

No Bones (or Bone Treats) About It: Reasons Not to Give Your Dog Bones-PetsOnBoard.com

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Many dog owners know not to toss a turkey or chicken bone to their dog; those bones are just too brittle. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the risk goes beyond that, especially when it comes to the “bone treats” you may see at the store. What’s a Bone Treat? FDA has received […]

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26Nov

Chili Just Became the First-Ever Dog Certified to Save Our Crops From Pests-PetsOnBoard.com

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One of the largest bell pepper producers of North America almost went out of business last year after it came under fire from a dangerous little pest called the pepper weevil. The insect, which caused over $75 million in damages to Nature Fresh Farms, could not be seen by humans and it only reproduced […]

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21Nov

This Common Mushroom is Deadly for Your Dog-PetsOnBoard.com

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YOUNG DEATH CAP MUSHROOMS HAVE A YELLOW-GREEN HUE (IMAGE VIA WIKICOMMONS Nothing beats a walk in the woods with your dog, watching them romp back and forth on the trail and sniff at all of nature’s delights. But like fairy tales taught us, the woods can house darkness and danger. If you live near oak […]

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17Nov

Getting a Dog May Save Your Life, Especially If You’re Single-PetsOnBOard.com

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Swedish researchers found that people with furry friends, especially the unmarried, have fewer heart problems than those who don’t. Having a dog can bring a lot of love into your life. It could also make it last a little longer. A group of academics from Uppsala University in Sweden analyzed the health records of 3.4 […]

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13Nov

Does Your Pet Have a Weight Problem?-PetsOnBoard.com

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Cats with diabetes, dogs with cancer, birds with high cholesterol or even rabbits who cannot turn around to clean themselves — what do these animals all have in common? They are either overweight or obese, and it’s serious. “We have a problem — almost all of American pets are overweight or obese,” explained veterinarian Dr. […]

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10Nov

Local Animal Shelter to No Longer Euthanize Animals | PetsOnBoard.com

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A big change is coming to an animal shelter in Lackawanna County.Griffin Pond Animal Shelter announced Thursday it will no longer euthanize animals to create space for other pets or because of temperament issues.The news comes after allegations that a dog was improperly euthanized over the summer. Those claims have led to a shakeup at the […]

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8Nov

Watch Guy Save Falling Cat Using Only His Backpack – PetsOnBoard.com

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A Russian man is being hailed as a hero after he managed to catch a falling cat who had been dangling from a cable strung across a two-story building. Earlier this month, a woman named Natalia Kompan captured footage of the distressed feline struggling to cling to the wire above their heads. Another man can […]

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6Nov

Fiona the hippo’s dad, Henry, has died at Cincinnati Zoo-PetsOnBoard.com

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Henry the hippopotamus has died after months of declining health. We are all heartbroken. Henry is best known as dad to Fiona, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s famous hippo baby, who was born prematurely in January. We’re very sad to announce that our beloved Henry has died. Read more: https://t.co/3cx5vSMzWF pic.twitter.com/dAX2a4YQIa — Cincinnati Zoo […]

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3Nov

Golden retriever left to die in a dumpster now brings hope to others as a therapy dog-PetsOnBoard.com

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Wrapped inside a trash bag and left for dead inside a dumpster, with her bound legs raw and rotting away by the wires still wrapped around them, Chi Chi the golden retriever clung to life. Thanks to two sets of rescuers — the animal workers who found her in South Korea and the Arizona family […]

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27Oct

7 Halloween tips for keeping your pet safe — and fear-free- PetsOnBoard.com

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On Tuesday night, there should be some strange creatures knocking at your door, demanding something from you. No, this time it isn’t hopeful politicians begging for your support, but Halloween trick-or-treaters.For our pets, it probably won’t make any difference — they might be upset by either of them.Halloween can be a scary time for pets. […]

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17Oct

California Tells Pet Stores Their Dogs and Cats Must Be Rescues – PetsOnBoard.com

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In a blow to commercial animal breeders and brokers, California pet stores will soon have to get their puppies, kittens and rabbits from shelters and rescue centers only. Individuals can still buy from private breeders. But beginning in January 2019, it will be illegal for stores to do so. Violators will face a fine of […]

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12Oct

30 cats and 95 dogs are Evacuated from our Sanctuary

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30 cats and 40 dogs are coming from our Sanctuary tonight – some of whom have already arrived, and some who are traveling as we post, with Lynne and staff and volunteers, to Milo Point Richmond. We are SO grateful to all those who have fostered, donated, and volunteered. And we still need more help. […]

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9Oct

Therapy dogs comfort Las Vegas survivors: ‘I had help when I felt helpless’ – PetsOnBoard.com

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For many scarred by seeing the carnage inflicted in the Las Vegas mass shooting, a little comfort came courtesy of man’s best friend. Nineteen trained golden retrievers from across the country padded their way to Las Vegas this week courtesy of Lutheran Church Charities to provide comfort for those affected by the attack, which left […]

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