Pets
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Wisconsin author, retired veterinarian focuses new children’s book on pet adoption
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.
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Fish story: How to easily start a home aquarium
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.
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Wisconsin school district embraces therapy dogs to calm students, boost child learning
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.
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Looking to buy a puppy in Wisconsin? Here’s how to do it responsibly
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.
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Wisconsin dogs frantically search for hidden rats in sport called Barn Hunt
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.
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Wausau man won’t give up on finding lost dogs
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.
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Excessive barking? Your dog could be bored or under-exercised
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.
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Dogs like to watch dogs on TV, new study by UW researcher finds
A newly published survey by UW researchers tracked what kinds of content dogs like to watch on TV. It’s part of a larger project to study eyesight loss.
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Preserving collections and saving cats: Inside Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum
Cats are special companions to many people, including Shawn and Hilary Redner. The couple love cats so much they created Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum, where they display thousands of […]
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A trainer’s guide on connecting with your dog to get the behavior you want
In the years Jorge Melara has spent training dogs — and their owners — one of his simplest rules comes down to making sure the owners know and understand what […]