Emma Stenhouse

Emma Stenhouse

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About

Emma is a freelance writer, specializing in writing about pets, outdoor pursuits, and the environment. Originally from the UK, she has lived in Costa Rica and New Zealand before moving to a smallholding in Spain with her husband, their 4-year-old daughter, and their dogs, cats, horses, and poultry. When she's not writing, Emma can be found taking her dogs for walks in the rolling fields around their home...and usually, at least some of the cats come along, too! Emma is passionate about rescuing animals and providing them with a new life after being abandoned or abused. As well as their own four rescue dogs, she also fosters dogs for re-homing, providing them with love and training while searching for their forever homes.

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How to Keep Raccoons Out of Cat Food: 7 Vet-Verified Tips

How to Keep Raccoons Out of Cat Food: 7 Vet-Verified Tips

If you have an outdoor feeding station for your cats, you might sometimes find that they seem to be eating more food than normal. It's possible that it's not a…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Why Do Cats Try to Eat Plastic? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Try to Eat Plastic? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Have you ever looked over as you’re unpacking the groceries to see your cat innocently chewing on a plastic bag? What’s up with that? The technical term for a…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Cat Nails Splitting? Vet Approved Facts & Recommendations

Cat Nails Splitting? Vet Approved Facts & Recommendations

Cats shed the outer layers of their nails regularly. They will usually remove the outer layer by scratching on something and leaving a little claw-shaped nail…

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By Emma Stenhouse
10 Ways to Entertain Your Cat While He’s Home Alone

10 Ways to Entertain Your Cat While He’s Home Alone

As much as you may want to, you can’t spend every waking moment with your cat. After all, someone has to work to buy the cat treats! Just because you’re not th…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Why Does My Cat’s Poop Smell So Bad? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons & Solutions

Why Does My Cat’s Poop Smell So Bad? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons & Solutions

As much as we all love our cats, cleaning out their litter trays is unlikely to top any cat lover’s list of favorite tasks. If your cat’s poop smells bad, this…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Why Does My Cat’s Breath Stink? 9 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Why Does My Cat’s Breath Stink? 9 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

If your cat’s breath seems to stink when you lift them up for a cuddle, there can be a few reasons. A healthy cat’s breath shouldn’t smell unpleasant, so if yo…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Pros & Cons of Using Cat Diapers: Is It Right for Your Cat? Vet-Reviewed Info

Pros & Cons of Using Cat Diapers: Is It Right for Your Cat? Vet-Reviewed Info

There are a few reasons that a cat can wind up needing to wear a diaper, from having incontinence to spraying or from other medical or behavioral issues. In su…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Do Cats Cry When They’re Sad? Vet Approved Facts & Care Tips

Do Cats Cry When They’re Sad? Vet Approved Facts & Care Tips

Ask any cat owner if they believe that their cat is capable of feeling emotions, and you’ll likely be met with a resounding yes. Anyone who’s spent time around…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Cat Ear Language: What Feline Body Language Can Tell You (With Examples)

Cat Ear Language: What Feline Body Language Can Tell You (With Examples)

If you’ve ever spent any time observing your cat’s ears, you’ll already know that you can detect your cat’s feelings by how their ears are positioned. Cats can…

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By Emma Stenhouse
Why Do Cats Purr? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons Behind the Behavior

Why Do Cats Purr? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons Behind the Behavior

There’s something soothing about sitting with a purring cat, but do you know the reasons behind that distinctive vibration? It’s commonly thought that cats pur…

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By Emma Stenhouse