Pets

Wolves and dogs share many similarities. However, there are a few important differences in the way they interact with humans, Patricia McConnell, an applied animal behaviorist who’s worked with and studied dogs for more than 25 years, said on “The Larry Meiller Show.”

Veterinarian Angie Ruppel joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to answer questions about getting cats spayed or neutered. 

Leaving a beloved pet behind while on vacation can be tough. A Lake Mills veterinarian joined “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain what to plan for if you decide to bring them along.

After practicing for 35 years as a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Sue Kruske of southeastern Wisconsin is spending some of her retirement in the classroom. Now, she’s a children’s author.

The owners of a venerable Milwaukee-area aquarium store recently visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss how easy it can be to have a beautiful and relaxing home aquarium.

An elementary school principal says the district-owned therapy dog can soothe a stressed student and get them back into the classroom in a matter of minutes.

Ten Wisconsin breeders were listed on the Humane Society’s 2024 “Horrible Hundred” report. The report’s author suggests that the actual number of problematic dog breeders in the state is likely even higher.

Barn Hunt is a sporting event where dogs seek to find rats hidden in bales of hay. This summer, a Sheboygan Falls club is hosting several trials where dogs are timed.

After his daughter’s dog went missing for two weeks, a Wausau man helped launch a statewide effort to reunite lost dogs with their owners.

Dogs bark to communicate how they feel or raise alarm. But while a vocal canine is natural, excessive barking can signify a deeper problem, said Bill Stork, the owner and operator of the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic.