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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.
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).
Diagnosed with an aggressive tumor, Forrest is still enjoying life with his family three years later thanks to FidoCure’s recommended cancer treatment.
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Is your dog pooping yellow? Does he need a trip to the vet ASAP? Learn when yellow dog poop is a cause for concern — and what to do about it.
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.
Tom and Jerry’s new big-screen adventure stakes new ground for the iconic characters and forces them to do the unthinkable… work together to save the day.
Why are the dumbest dog breeds considered “dumb”? Are the canines we refer to as the dumbest dogs just the ones who are harder for humans to train?
A dog pooping blood calls for medical attention, but before you call your vet, make sure that the red stuff you’re seeing is, in fact, blood.
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.
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?
Why does dog scooting happen? Should you treat dog scooting at home or go to the vet? What does dog scooting have to do with dog anal gland issues?
What are the symptoms of a dog tooth infection and are there any home remedies you can use to treat dog tooth infections or should you see the vet?
Pet stores and Retail sales bans
If your dog ate a sock, here’s what happens to that sock and when you need to see the vet. Plus, not sure if your dog swallowed a sock? Here are some of the signs.
A first-of-its-kind study suggests that CBD treatment appears to be safe.
Take a deeper look at your dog’s genetic health and genetics.
It seems the COVID-19 pandemic had at least one positive outcome.
Dog eye discharge — whether in the form of dog eye boogers, green eye discharge or something else — can be completely normal… or not. Here’s what to know.
Is that dog gas an issue or just a smelly annoyance? Are certain breeds more prone to dog gas? Can you take steps to prevent dog gas in the first place?
Even completely untrained dogs can follow simple hand signal commands.
Did your city make the list?
Have you ever wondered if military dogs wear ear protection?
Here’s how to keep your dog safe from blue-green algae.
Vida Pharmacal recently announced the first cure for canine Chagas disease.
Let’s talk pet insurance for dogs: what is it, should you get it, how much is it, does insurance cost more for purebred dogs and what does it cover?
This animal-assisted crisis response (AACR) training program will provide training for dog handlers on how to provide support and comfort when bringing therapy animals to visit with people affected by natural, human-caused or technological disasters.
A new training program called ASK (Assess, Support, Know) is designed specifically to help veterinarians combat emotional distress and suicidal thoughts, both for themselves and others.
One in three pets living in the United States are overweight.
When tech meets pet, the results are limitless.
Biomarkers in the blood may be used to quickly identify atopic dermatitis.
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