Results from the largest-ever study of its kind show genetic testing can predict if a dog is at risk for developing certain diseases.
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By planning now, you can make sure that all your loved ones can weather any storm. Remember: The question isn’t whether a disaster will strike—it’s when!
- By Katherine Roth, Associated Press
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Bird and cat proponents agree that both animals are safer if cats — a leading cause of bird mortality — are reined in.
- By Jeniece Smith, TravelWisconsin.com
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Where can you go when you have a dog in tow? Luckily, in Wisconsin, the answer is just about anywhere.
- From WiG reports
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A BarkBox study reflects a U.S. obsession: Dog owners post a photo and comment about their dog an average of six times per week on social media.
- By Leanne Italie, Associated Press
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The “meowdels” wore couture and the crowd was cat-tastic at The Algonquin Hotel’s annual feline fashion show, presided over by the historic Times Square establishment’s 12th resident cat, a ginger boy with the theatrical name Hamlet VIII.
- By Courtney Jespersen, NerdWallet
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The doorbell rings. Your dog barks up a storm as the delivery person drops off a package. But unlike the other times your loyal companion watched as you received a delivery, this time the box is for her.
- By Linda Lombardi, AP writer
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You may feel sure you’d never give up a beloved pet. But sometimes life happens, as it did to Katrina Glover.
The "Shameless" star points out that if a negligent dog owner runs in somewhere even "just for a minute"—leaving the animal trapped—death could come knocking on the car door. Never leave an animal in a car alone, even for a minute. Check out this resource on what to do if you ever see one tr…
- By Molly Sprayregen, AP writer
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Puppies bring unending joy to a home, but they’re also a handful. Experts say dog owners often are surprised by just how much time and attention puppies require.
- By Katherine Roth, AP writer
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While turtles might seem like perfect pets — less work than dogs and cats, more interactive than fish — there are a few things to keep in mind before adopting one.
- Wisconsin Gazette
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The 2018 cold and flu season may be over for humans, but not for dogs.
- Equity Lifestyle Properties
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Summer is finally here and people are planning getaways — including camping trips.
- By Dr. Katy Nelson, Special to WiG
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There are some food trends in the human world that target a desire to be healthier — and often thinner.
- WiG reports
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New research shows an adult dog is more likely to want to interact and spend time with a speaker who uses dog-directed speech with dog-related content.
- By Christena T. O’Brien, Leader Telegram
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Hoping to give back to the community that supports it and help animals in need, the Eau Claire County Humane Association has opened the Community Pet Pantry.
- By Mary Esch, AP writer
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Son of Sam, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and the Columbine High School shooters are among the infamous criminals who had a history of hurting animals before they went on to target humans, a tendency that’s part of what’s behind a movement to create public online registries of known animal abusers.
- By David Koenig, AP writer
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Delta Air Lines will soon require owners of service and support animals to provide more information before their animal can fly in the passenger cabin — including an assurance that it’s trained to behave itself.
- The Wisconsin Gazette
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The loss of a pet can bring as much grief as the loss of some human friends and family members.
- WiG reports
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A new high-risk, high-reward clinical trial of a potential cancer vaccine has received a grant enabling the project to go forward.
- By David Koenig, AP writer
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Delta Air Lines will soon require owners of service and support animals to provide more information before their animal can fly in the passenger cabin.
- Leanne Italie, AP writer
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Jackson Galaxy — the “cat fixer” of Animal Planet fame — is out with a new book that urges humans to meet their felines halfway.
- By Leanne Italie, AP writer
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Jackson Galaxy the cat fixer of Animal Planet fame is out with a new book that urges humans to meet their felines halfway.
- By Mike Holloway, Contributing writer
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Ryan Olson and his group of 83 foster families and almost 200 volunteers work hard to give homes to dogs that would otherwise be looked over and put down.
- By Wayne Pacelle
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The Humane Society of the United States has joined with the Veterans Affairs in announcing a strategic partnership to support veterans through the adoption of rescued animals and related interactions with companion animals.
- Emily Jennings, The Free Lance–Star/AP
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Some people thought it was a bird-brained idea when Lorraine Moore invented what are essentially diapers for birds.
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