Jackie Brown

About

Jackie Brown is a senior content editor on the cats.com editorial team. She also writes on all pet and veterinary topics, including general health and care, nutrition, grooming, behavior, training, veterinary and health topics, rescue and animal welfare, lifestyle, and the human-animal bond. Jackie is the former editor of numerous pet magazines and is a regular contributor to pet magazines and websites.

RECENT ARTICLES:

Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Ear Mites in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

In this article, you'll find out how cats get ear mites, learn about the signs of an ear mite infection, and get details on how to eradicate an infestation. What Are Ear Mites in Cats?...

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Cat Basics

Cat in Heat (Estrus Cycles): Signs, Symptoms, and Care

Female cats that have not been spayed will go into heat (estrus) for the first time when they hit puberty, around 4-6 months old. They will then have multiple heats each year, during the breeding...

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Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Cat Constipation: Causes, Treatment, & Remedies

Constipation in cats is not something to take lightly—it can be a serious health concern. Constipation occurs when cats pass hard, dry stool or have difficulty evacuating their stool. Obstipation is a severe form of...

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Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Urinary Tract Infection in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, straining to urinate, urinating frequently, yowling when urinating, or has blood in the urine, it could mean they have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract...

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