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FDA: Tainted pet food more dangerous to people than pets | PetsOnBoard.com

Answers Pet Food got some questions recently from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which it probably did not want to hear.Samples of Detailed Answers Chicken Formula dog food...

Maggie, the ‘world’s oldest dog,’ dies at 30 – PetsOnBoard.com

An Australian sheep dog named Maggie made headlines this week after it was revealed that she passed away at a potentially record-breaking 30-years-old.The elderly pup’s heartbroken owner, dairy farmer Brian...

Firefighters rescue guinea pig from burning house, treat him with oxygen – PetsOnBoard.com

Polk County firefighter John Williams was doing a sweep of a single-family home in Mulberry, Florida, that had erupted in flames after a grease fire started in the kitchen on...

Meet the dog who makes kids actually LIKE going to the dentist – PetsOnBoard.com

Among the things kids hate most, visiting the dentist ranks near the top. Unless they’re going to Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook, Illinois.That practice, which includes doctors Thomas Resnick and Paul...

Wounded military dog Rocky reunited with his veteran dog dad: ‘Bonded for life’ – PetsOnBoard.com

Who doesn’t get emotional watching clips of veterans reuniting with their loved ones after service?Well, this one is doggone precious. Military dog Rocky and army specialist Andrew Brown first bonded...

4 Ways to Beat Stress With Your Pet – Health News and Views – PetsOnBoard.com

Not only do our furry friends offer companionship, they can also help us relax when we get overwhelmed. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, 87 percent of men and women said that spending time with...

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Pet goldfish gets his very own set of braces — and it’s adorable – PetsOnBoard.com

A veterinarian in Pennsylvania has made a major medical breakthrough for all the fish in the world struggling with respiratory issues — yes you read that correctly.SEE ALSO: This dog...

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Vitamin D Poisoning in Dogs | PetsOnBoard.com

Vitamin D Toxicity in Dogs Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (i.e., stored in the fatty tissues of the body and liver) that is vital in regulating the calcium and phosphorous...

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Americans pony up $60B on pet health, happiness | PetsOnBoard.com

Americans spent just over $60 billion on their pets last year, a record fueled by a big jump in what owners shelled out for services like grooming, boarding and training.Two...

Millennials Reshaping Pet Industry Future -PetsOnBoard.com

Millennial pet ownership grew 25% between 2007 and 2015 while the number of pet owners in the 35-and-older age group increased just 14%.Even more significant, the majority of growth among...

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PET TECH Connecting with animals has new meaning | PetsOnBoard.com

  Technology isn’t just for humans anymore. In Silicon Valley and beyond, a growing number of startups are selling devices to keep pets safe, healthy, entertained and connected when their...

Pet insurance, is it worth it? | PetsOnBoard.com

Before Erin Bradford was a mother to her 1-year-old, she was a mother to two spoiled dogs.Like any good pet parent, she knew these lucky mutts would eventually get into...

Should your pet sleep in bed with you? | PetsOnBoard.com

Should you let your pet sleep with you? A recent study is challenging the conventional wisdom that animals in the bedroom can mess with your sleep.It has long been thought...

What dog breed do you look like? Fun site What-Dog.net helps you find out – PetsOnBoard.com

You may consider your dog a member of the family, but have you ever considered that there may be a family resemblance?A new Microsoft website — What-Dog.net — can tell...

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3 ways to save on pet care while on vacation- PetsOnBoard.com

Deciding how to care for the family pet while you’re away can be one of the hardest parts of planning a vacation. Not only does it add to the stress...

ASPCA offers tips to keep pets safe in cold weather conditions – PetsOnBoard.com

SPCA is reminding pet owners that cold weather conditions can be particularly dangerous for pets. Here are some safety tips pet owners should keep in mind as the temperature drops...

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Lost cat found, eight years later than expected – News – PetsOnBoard.com

An 18-year-old cat named Milo was reunited with his family this week after he was found more than 100 miles from the Scranton home he escaped eight years ago.A microchip...

Emotional support animals are making flying beastly, experts say – PetsOnBoard.com

There are legitimate cases of people who need an emotional support animal in the air. But experts say that far too often, people are abusing the system to save a...

The foods you should NEVER feed your pet: Vet explains which ‘treats’ do more harm than good – PetsOnBoard.com

When those puppy dog eyes are staring at you from under the table, it’s hard not to succumb to your pet’s wishes and sneak them some leftovers.But you could be...

Tian Tian the panda enjoys snow day at Washington DC’s National Zoo – PetsOnBoard.com

Tian Tian the panda enjoys snow day at Washington DC’s National Zoo Footage posted to the National Zoo’s Facebook page shows Tian Tian rolling around in the snow like a...

The Safest Ice-Melt Products for Your Pet in the Snow – PetsOnBoard.com

The Ache: Ice-melt crystals, ubiquitous in winter, can be toxic if ingested by pets and can cause severe irritation to paws.The Claim: A growing number of ice-melt products are labeled...