Author: 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.

Try These Eco-Friendly Cat Litters

Jackie Brown

It’s easy to go green with today’s latest feel-good, do-good choices in litter and litter boxes
Health & Care

Cat Eye Discharge — What’s Normal and What’s Not

Jackie Brown

Cat eye discharge — whether it's cat eye boogers, watery cat eyes or something else — can be normal ... or not. Here's what to know about cat eye discharge.
Californians Can Adopt Kittens Earlier

Jackie Brown

Kittens in California shelters may now be adopted before 8 weeks of age.
Catster Magazine

When High Tech Meets Pet

Jackie Brown

Even felines and their humans can enhance their lives with high-tech living.
Behavior

Cat Yowling — Why Do Cats Yowl and What Does It Mean?

Jackie Brown

Cat yowling is among the strangest — and most alarming — cat sounds out there. So, why do cats yowl? And what does it mean when your cat yowls?
Health Talk – Obesity, Diabetes, Homemade Diets and Flying with Your Pet

Jackie Brown

News bites for your cat's health.
Pet Obesity Still a Big Issue

Jackie Brown

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention recently released its survey statistics for 2018, which found that 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs in the United States are classified as overweight or obese. Cats beat out dogs in obesity — 33.8% of all cats falling in the category of obese (for dogs, it’s 18.9%). The …
Big Feline Cancer Research Donation

Jackie Brown

The Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Company partnered to award a $250,000 grant to the Morris Animal Foundation, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing animal health. The gift will specifically fund studies on feline cancer, which is the second leading cause of death in cats. Current Morris Animal Foundation cat-specific studies underway include …
Pet Parents Can Take New Nutrition Course

Jackie Brown

The Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois is offering a first-of-its-kind online certificate program in pet nutrition. Open to pet owners, as well as veterinarians and other industry professionals, the program consists of four courses, three of which must be completed to earn certification. Topics covered include canine and feline metabolism, nutrient …
Cats Know Their Names

Jackie Brown

According to a Japanese study published in April 2019 in the journal Scientific Reports, cats know their names and can distinguish between random words. The study looked at pet cats and their owners, as well as cats living in cat cafés. Interestingly, cats in cat cafés had strong responses to their names being uttered by …

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