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Americans Will Spend $60 Billion On Their Pets This Year, And You’ll Be Surprised To See How Those Costs Break Down | PetsOnBoard.com

If you have a pet, and you spend a significant amount of money on it, know that you’re certainly not alone. Pet spending is easily at an all-time high —...

Last known surviving 9/11 search dog from Ground Zero enjoys ‘Sweet 16’ bash – PetsOnBoard.com

In human years, Bretagne is more than 100 years old — but she acted like an exuberant puppy at an epic Sweet 16 birthday bash thrown in her honor in...

September Heat Wave 2015: How To Keep Your Pet Safe- PetsOnBoard.com

With the end of Labor Day Weekend, summer has unofficially ended — but try telling that to the sun. Areas throughout the nation are experiencing a September heat wave that led some...

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Hospice’s pet program brings peace of mind-PetsOnBoard.com

Bill Hodgins once got a traffic ticket after stopping in the middle of a Washington state highway because his cat was crying. When he went to reposition her, she jumped out...

New ‘smart’ collars tell you if your pet is in pain | PetsOnBoard.com

You can use wearables with GPS to keep track of wandering dogs. Others help you track animals’ physical activity.Now, two companies have the latest in wearable pet technology: collars that...

Pet Halloween Costumes Are The Spooky, Yet Cute Trend Of 2015-PetsOnBoard.com

“Woof!” That’s the sound of your dog dressed up as a ghost. Because yes, our pets love Halloween, too, according to Pinterest. The social platform reports that users started pinning Halloween inspiration in...

Signing of Michael Vick brings howls of protest-PetsOnBoard.com

Dog fighting is animal cruelty almost by definition, although some still dare to call it a “sport.” Many of us have seen the mutilated faces and scarred bodies of survivors...

A man asked police for help finding his illegal pet. Now it’s dead, and he could be arrested. – PetsOnBoard.com

When a Maryland man went to local police on Wednesday, he was just hoping to get his lost pet back.Instead, animal control officers killed his pet, and the man is...

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Protecting your pet during a major storm-PetsOnBoard.com

If Tropical Storm Erika, or any storm for that matter, forces evacuations in your area, you want to make sure you take your pets along.Some people may think that shelters...

Pet Custody Issues Become Increasingly Prevalent After Break-Ups – PetsOnBoard.com

More and more couples getting divorced are battling over their pets. One woman in Charlottesville spent years in mediation working out a deal on how to split time with their...

Worst 20 Human Foods For Your Dog – PetsOnBoard.com

Most dogs love nothing more than when their owner gives them a bite of food from their plate. For us as owners, it sometimes takes quite a bit of self-control...

Outraged pet owners voice concerns about ‘fibers’ in Pedigree dog food-PetsOnBoard.com

Dog owners across the country are voicing their concerns about what they’ve found in bags of Pedigree dry dog food.Thousands of people have posted their concerns on social media and said Pedigree’s...

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Problem Pet? How Veterinary Behaviorists, Trainers Help with Phobias, Anxiety, Serious Behavior Concerns | PetsOnBoard.com

This role comes into play when a pet’s behavior problems go beyond undesirable or unruly behaviors. For some unwanted behaviors such as pulling on the leash, jumping on people, or counter surfing, positive...

Meet Corduroy, the world’s oldest living cat – PetsOnBoard.com

Oldest living cat at age 26 years 13 days. Born August 1, 1989, the feisty feline has lived with owner Ashley Reed Okura of Sisters, Oregon since she was just...

‘Dog Years’ shows portraits of aging pets that tell special story of human bond – PetsOnBoard.com

‘Dog Years’ shows portraits of aging pets that tell special story of human bond 14 hours agoJordan MutoTODAYAdChoices | advertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementThey say a dog is man’s best friend. And in many...

Cleaning Pet Food Bowls | PetsOnBoard.com

Do you clean your pet’s food dishes every day? If you don’t already, you should, according to Halo Pets. Think about it: your pet spends a good amount of time...

Not your everyday house pet – PetsOnBoard.com

Most people can’t imagine what it would be like to live in Africa, let alone interact with exotic animals every day.UW Madison student and zoology major Austin Ronan did just...

There’s plenty of help for coping with the loss of your pet | PetsOnBoard.com

Over the last 20 years, the role of pets in our lives has changed dramatically. They are no longer “just pets,” they are considered family members. Science has proven animals...

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Man builds cool feeding machine that allows cat to hunt for food – PetsOnBoard.com

Here kitty kitty! Cats, they’ve got minds of their own. They roam around like they’re on a mission, and often find themselves getting into mysterious places, searching for what seems...

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Mourning a pet is a normal reaction-PetsOnBoard.com

DEAR DOCTOR K: My beloved dog passed away a few months ago after years of loving companionship. My friends think I should be over his death by now. Are they...

Does your pet have a personality? – PetsOnBoard.com

s your pet outgoing or antisocial? Clean or slovenly?If you share your home with an adorable, lovable pet, then you are well aware that your pet has his or her...