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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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Anaphylaxis in Dogs: What You Should Know

Anaphylaxis in dogs is a serious allergic reaction that results in difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, vomiting and more, and you’ll need take your dog to the veterinarian right away.

Anaphylaxis in Dogs: What You Should Know

anaphylaxis in dogs
Anaphylaxis in dogs is a serious allergic reaction that results in difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, vomiting and more, and you’ll need take your dog to the veterinarian right away.
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Does Your Dog Make the List of the Dumbest Dog Breeds?

Why are the dumbest dog breeds considered to be less intelligent than other breeds? Are these canines just the breeds who are harder for humans to train?

Does Your Dog Make the List of the Dumbest Dog Breeds?

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Why are the dumbest dog breeds considered to be less intelligent than other breeds? Are these canines just the breeds who are harder for humans to train?
A beagle about to eat some chocolate croissants.

Dogs and Chocolate – What to Do If Your Dog Ate Chocolate

What happens if dogs eat chocolate? Why do dogs and chocolate not mix in the first place? Which types of chocolate are the worst for dogs? Let’s discuss.

Dogs and Chocolate – What to Do If Your Dog Ate Chocolate

A beagle about to eat some chocolate croissants.
What happens if dogs eat chocolate? Why do dogs and chocolate not mix in the first place? Which types of chocolate are the worst for dogs? Let’s discuss.

Partnership Offers Online New Health Tools

Customers enrolled in ASPCA Pet Health Insurance and Hartville Pet Insurance programs can now use Petriage’s online pet symptom checker. Here’s what you need to know.

Partnership Offers Online New Health Tools

Customers enrolled in ASPCA Pet Health Insurance and Hartville Pet Insurance programs can now use Petriage’s online pet symptom checker. Here’s what you need to know.

Dogs in the Classroom Program

Nonprofit Pet Care Trust has joined forces with therapy dog organization Pet Partners to launch Dogs in the Classroom, a pilot program that provides interactions with registered therapy dog teams in approximately 100 classrooms across the country through the 2021-2022 school year.

Dogs in the Classroom Program

Nonprofit Pet Care Trust has joined forces with therapy dog organization Pet Partners to launch Dogs in the Classroom, a pilot program that provides interactions with registered therapy dog teams in approximately 100 classrooms across the country through the 2021-2022 school year.

Most Unusual Pet Insurance Claim

The 2021 winner of Nationwide’s Hambone Award for the most unusual pet insurance claim was Bruin, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Dog from Stevenson Ranch, California, who has completely recovered after surviving a 400- foot fall off a steep cliff into a canyon and four days lost in the wilderness while seriously injured.

Most Unusual Pet Insurance Claim

The 2021 winner of Nationwide’s Hambone Award for the most unusual pet insurance claim was Bruin, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Dog from Stevenson Ranch, California, who has completely recovered after surviving a 400- foot fall off a steep cliff into a canyon and four days lost in the wilderness while seriously injured.

Petting Dogs Boosts Thinking Skills

A recent research study of stressed-out college students found the simple act of petting therapy dogs proved to be more effective at enhancing thinking and planning skills than traditional stress-management programs.

Petting Dogs Boosts Thinking Skills

A recent research study of stressed-out college students found the simple act of petting therapy dogs proved to be more effective at enhancing thinking and planning skills than traditional stress-management programs.

Dog’s Size and Shape May Predict Bone Tumor Risk

By analyzing body mass, long bone length and genetics, researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed breeds with increased and reduced odds of osteosarcoma (an aggressive bone cancer).

Dog’s Size and Shape May Predict Bone Tumor Risk

By analyzing body mass, long bone length and genetics, researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed breeds with increased and reduced odds of osteosarcoma (an aggressive bone cancer).
Man getting ready to pick up poop.

Green Dog Poop — Is It Always a Cause for Concern?

Green dog poop happens for a couple of different reasons — some of them serious and others not. Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do about green dog poop.

Green Dog Poop — Is It Always a Cause for Concern?

Man getting ready to pick up poop.
Green dog poop happens for a couple of different reasons — some of them serious and others not. Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do about green dog poop.
An older dog smiling and showing his teeth.

Is Your Dog Losing Teeth? Find Out If It’s Normal

What should you do about your dog losing teeth? Is it normal to have a puppy losing teeth? What about an old dog whose teeth are falling out? Learn more.

Is Your Dog Losing Teeth? Find Out If It’s Normal

An older dog smiling and showing his teeth.
What should you do about your dog losing teeth? Is it normal to have a puppy losing teeth? What about an old dog whose teeth are falling out? Learn more.
A female dog with a pink ribbon.

Dogs in Heat: 9 Things to Know

Let’s talk dogs in heat — What should you do if your dog is in heat? And what are the signs of a female dog in heat in the first place? Do dogs know when they’re in heat?

Dogs in Heat: 9 Things to Know

A female dog with a pink ribbon.
Let’s talk dogs in heat — What should you do if your dog is in heat? And what are the signs of a female dog in heat in the first place? Do dogs know when they’re in heat?

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