Jackie Brown

Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian's Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet magazines, including Dog World, Natural Dog, Puppies 101, Kittens 101 and the Popular Cats Series. Prior to starting her career in publishing, Jackie spent eight years working in veterinary hospitals where she assisted veterinarians as they treated dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, birds and one memorable lion cub. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two sons and miniature poodle Jäger. Reach her at jackiebrownwriter.wordpress.com.

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Remember that Every Dog is Different, and Has A Unique Personality

Ask 10 dog owners what their dog’s most challenging behavior issue is and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. Jumping up, running away, counter surfing, housetraining issues, reactivity, digging, chewing, chasing, anxiety … all behavior problems have different root causes. A dog’s breed, size, strength and even his environment can affect what kind of

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5 Winter Health Hazards for Dogs, & How to Protect Your Pup From Them

Cold temperatures not only bring in snow but these special health concerns. Don’t freeze up — stay on top of the following issues: 1. Below freezing temps If temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, all dogs are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite, but some dogs — including small dogs, young dogs, old dogs, and those

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A dog eyes some holiday treats.

How to Keep Your Home Safe for Dogs During the Holidays (2024 Guide)

Who can forget the scene-stealing Rottweiler, Snots, who wreaked havoc in the 1989 classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? In the span of a few short days, Snots strews garbage throughout the kitchen, interrupts the Griswold family’s Christmas dinner by “yackin’ on a bone” under the table, and chases a rogue squirrel around the house,

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Heartworm in Dogs – Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention

Heartworm in dogs is a serious condition caused by an internal parasite that’s transmitted by mosquitoes. After a mosquito bites your dog, heartworm microfilaria (baby worms) pass into the bloodstream, where they eventually mature into larvae, which will grow into adult heartworms. Infected dogs can have hundreds of these worms in their heart, lungs and

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Tick Paralysis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments

Ticks are nasty little bugs that carry and transmit many diseases. Some of these diseases are more common like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. One tick-borne disease you might not have heard about is tick paralysis (also called tick-bite paralysis). Tick paralysis in dogs may even cause the terrifying symptom of complete paralysis

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Allergic Reactions in Dogs: Causes, Types & What to Do

Do you know what to do if your dog is having an allergic reaction? First, it’s important to know that there are many different types of allergies in dogs, including environmental allergies, food allergies and allergies to insect bites or stings, medications, flea preventives or vaccines. Here’s everything to know about dog allergic reactions and how

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Dog Tail Docking and Ear Cropping: Ethics & Health Considerations

Ear cropping and tail docking have been a part of some dog breeds’ histories for centuries. Ears and tails on dogs were surgically altered for various reasons. With some breeds, such as certain working dogs, ears were cropped or tails were docked to prevent injuries. In other breeds, tails were docked or ears were cropped

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