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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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10 Dumbest Dog Breeds: Canine Intelligence Ranking

The Border Collie is widely considered to be the world’s smartest dog breed (with the Poodle coming in close second). If some are the smartest, it only makes sense that some dog breeds are the dumbest, right? Of course, “dumb”...

Sweet, silly , yellow dog lying upside down on a grass field

Can Dogs Eat Onions? Vet-Verified Toxicity & Safety Tips

Dogs are often indiscriminate about what they eat, so we have to be careful with what types of snacks and table scraps we feed them, as they may contain ingredients that are harmful to dogs. One common food to avoid...

Can Dogs Eat Onions

How to Stop Diarrhea in Dogs: 5 Vet-Reviewed Tips

A dog having diarrhea is not a fun experience for anyone. In addition to the mess it can leave around your home and yard, it can be very uncomfortable and sometimes painful for your dog. However, there are some things...

dog defecating in the meadow

What Is A Veterinary Specialist & What Do They Do? Facts & FAQ

My Miniature Poodle’s eyes used to water incessantly. I thought he might have allergies, so during a particularly bad spell I brought him to my veterinarian for an exam. The vet checked out his eyes and discovered something surprising. My...

vet examining a dog in the clinic