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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.

Latest Posts

Pet food company Blue Buffalo offers the following signs of cancer in cats, courtesy of Dr. Victoria Carmella.
Pet food company Blue Buffalo offers the following signs of cancer in cats, courtesy of Dr. Victoria Carmella.
According to a new study by Synchrony, parent company of CareCredit and Pets Best Pet Insurance, nearly half of pet owners underestimate the lifetime cost of care for their pet. The study was based on findings from 1,200 pet owners and 100 veterinarians.
According to a new study by Synchrony, parent company of CareCredit and Pets Best Pet Insurance, nearly half of pet owners underestimate the lifetime cost of care for their pet. The study was based on findings from 1,200 pet owners and 100 veterinarians.
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?
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?
Did you know that cats have three eyelids? So, what is your cat’s third eyelid, and does seeing your cat’s third eyelid ever indicate a health issue?
Did you know that cats have three eyelids? So, what is your cat’s third eyelid, and does seeing your cat’s third eyelid ever indicate a health issue?

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