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Shih Tzu rescues in Wisconsin work to rescue the dogs from local shelters, owners who have had to abandon their dog, and lost dogs who have been recovered. The dogs undergo a physical exam from a vet and if need be are nursed back to health. By adopting...
Food plots are designed to provide wildlife viewing opportunities and healthier local wildlife. They're also a conservation measure. Food plots are especially popular during cold Wisconsin winters, when the ground is covered in snow and wildlife food...
Bichons are small dogs that are known to make excellent companions. They are friendly, happy-go-lucky, gregarious pets. Bichons and other purebred dogs do end up in animal shelters. The American Humane Association estimates that purebred animals make up...
Potassium is a natural element necessary for the healthy function of canine muscles, nerves and enzymes. This element helps the body maintain proper fluid balance. Potassium is commonly found in many ingredients used in commercial and home-prepared dog...
The Western painted turtle is the largest of four species of painted turtles. Painted turtles are named after the bright patterns on their shells and are one of the most common kinds of turtles in North America.
Lawn problems from foraging animals are on the rise. As more habitat is converted to development, wildlife are left with fewer places to find food. The beautiful hostas you planted in the garden are no longer ornamental, but a tasty treat for a foraging...
Lufenuron is a generic medication used to treat flea infestations in cats and dogs. Another proposed use for lufenuron is in the treatment of ringworm fungal infections in cats, but the effectiveness of using the drug for this purpose is widely debated.
What do you get when you cross a Pug and a Beagle? A Puggle, of course! This new breed has become very popular with dog lovers. If you are considering getting one of these adorable dogs, here's some information that can be useful to you as an owner.
Keeping a pet well groomed is so important to the health and comfort of the animal. When an animal's coat is not properly maintained, the pet dander will build up, causing the coat to become severely matted. With every step the animal takes it feels like...
The red maple tree, with the scientific name of Acer rubrum, is a tree with a range throughout most of the eastern half of the United States. It has the ability to grow in all sorts of soil types but prefers a moist area such as long creeks and wetlands...
Rabbits can cause damage to flowers and vegetables in the spring and summer months and to woody plants in the fall and winter. If you live in an area populated with these prolific creatures, take control of rabbit populations using home remedy methods...
As in human beings, a black tongue in canines can be caused by several factors, some of which pertain to malnutrition. Black tongue disease, or pellagra as it is known in human beings, can result from a lack of niacin in the body due to malnutrition...
Salmonella is a bacteria that attacks the stomach and intestines, causing nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. Humans usually contract it through contaminated food, but family pets can also carry the bacteria and pass it on to humans.
Pine martens are members of the weasel family. Once common in North American forests, these small mammals were hunted and trapped by colonists until their populations declined drastically. Pine martens are listed as threatened in some areas.
The laws for breeding wild game vary from state to state because of the different animals in each state. Some states have no laws, and others have strict guidelines for wild game breeding. Before you decide to breed wild game, consult with your local...
Starting a pug rescue in the Upper Peninsula (UP) and the Upper half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan presents challenges not experienced by rescue agencies located in metropolitan areas. The distances between animal shelters can be vast. In the winter...
The Western painted turtle, as its name suggests, lives naturally in the west. In general, the species are good beginner turtles because they are hardy and relatively easy to care for. In order to keep your Western painted turtle in its best health...
There are a lot of great adult dogs in shelters that are waiting to be adopted, but many of them will need to be housebroken when you bring them home. Or perhaps you've had your dog for awhile and it just doesn't seem to be catching on. In either of...
Ryegrass is a type of grass used extensively throughout the United States. It comes originally from Europe and is used primarily for agriculture for grazing animals such as cows or horses. Ryegrass should not be mistaken for rye, which is a grain. There...
Nuisance barking can be frustrating and cause friction with your neighbors. Dogs bark for a variety of reasons, and determining the underlying cause can be challenging. Bark collars may help as long as your dog isn't fearful, but they don't fix the...
Although ticks attack humans, dogs are their favorite host. Besides being painful, ticks carry many diseases threatening a dog's health. Ticks are parasites that suck blood from their hosts. Without warning, a tick can latch onto any part of a dog's body...
Due to the increasing number of "face eating" incidents across the U.S., many states and municipalities have moved to ban private ownership of chimpanzees. That said, chimps are only split-listed on the U.S. Endangered Species Act, and the Supreme Court...
Here at The Daily Puppy, we love puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and colors. We encourage visitors to browse our puppy picture archives to look at all the adorable photos of past daily puppies, and to bookmark this page and visit often to see what cutie-pie graces the front page. Want us to run a feature of your special little puppy? We are always looking for submissions of the cutest puppies on the planet.
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