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Shannon Perry

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Seasoned pet parent of nine cats and experienced rescuer and foster cat mom, Shannon has over 10 years of experience as a writer and editor and loves writing about animals more than anything else. She almost always works with a snoozing feline in her lap from her home in western North Carolina.

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Shannon Perry

Essential Tips
Pets
Care
Expert guide to creating a pet budget
14
 min read
Oct 3, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Meet the most beautiful white dog breeds
11
 min read
Sep 30, 2025
Cat Parent Must Knows
Cats
Health
Why is my cat sneezing
 min read
Sep 3, 2025
Healthy Canine Living
Dogs
Health
A guide to brain health in dogs
11
 min read
Jul 24, 2025
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Health
What to do about ant bites on dogs, according to vets
9
 min read
Jul 24, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Alaskan Klee Kai: Dog breed temperament and characteristics
11
 min read
Jun 24, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Meet Turkey’s beautiful white dog: the Akbash
8
 min read
Jun 24, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Airedale Terrier: dog breed characteristics & care
13
 min read
Jun 24, 2025
Cats
Breeds
American Shorthair: cat breed characteristics & care
11
 min read
Jun 24, 2025
Cats
Breeds
Here’s everything you need to know about a Siamese’s personality
6
 min read
Jun 24, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
American Hairless Terrier: dog breed characteristics & care
6
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
American Cocker Spaniel: dog breed characteristics & care
5
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Alaskan Malamute: dog breed characteristics & care
4
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Meet the Akita, Japan’s favorite dog
9
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
Animal Welfare
Cats
Breeds
Maine Coon: cat breed characteristics & care
12
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
Cats
Breeds
Bombay: cat breed characteristics & care
11
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
Cats
Breeds
Cats with folded ears
5
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
Cats
Breeds
What’s a calico cat’s personality like?
3
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
Cat Parent Basics
Cats
Breeds
Do cats really have nine lives?
3
 min read
Jun 23, 2025
Essential Tips
Cats
Care
6 steps for bathing a cat
7
 min read
May 24, 2025
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
How to spot and treat pneumonia in dogs
8
 min read
May 24, 2025
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
What is canine distemper?
7
 min read
May 24, 2025
Can My Pet Have This
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Can dogs eat peanuts?
6
 min read
May 16, 2025
Cats
Breeds
10 cat breeds with big ears
13
 min read
May 13, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to keep dogs off the couch
7
 min read
Feb 18, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to teach a dog to heel
7
 min read
Feb 6, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
American Eskimo: Dog breed characteristics & care
10
 min read
Feb 6, 2025
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Affenpinscher: Dog breed characteristics & care
10
 min read
Feb 6, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to teach a dog to fetch (and what to do if they don’t want to)
6
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Cat Parent Basics
Cats
Care
How to clean your cat’s ears
3
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Savvy Shopping
Pets
Care
Does pet insurance cover surgery?
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Pets Safety
Pets
Care
What to include in your pet disaster bag
5
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why are dogs so loyal?
11
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Essential Tips
Pets
Care
The cost of common dog and cat emergencies
8
 min read
Feb 4, 2025
Essential Tips
Cats
Breeds
Your Siberian cat personality guide: What you need to know
4
 min read
Feb 4, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Clicker training for dogs: How and why to use it
6
 min read
Feb 4, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to stop your dog from jumping up on people
7
 min read
Feb 3, 2025
Savvy Shopping
Pets
Care
Does pet insurance cover vaccines?
 min read
Feb 3, 2025
Pets Safety
Pets
Care
How to properly care for your dog or cat during the winter
 min read
Feb 3, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
13 training tools for dogs (and what they do)
5
 min read
Feb 2, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Dog training 101: How to set your dog up for success
8
 min read
Jan 30, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to train your dog to roll over
9
 min read
Jan 30, 2025
Cats
Breeds
Munchkin: Cat breed characteristics & care
9
 min read
Jan 30, 2025
Cats
Breeds
Everything you want to know about tabby cats
11
 min read
Jan 30, 2025
Fun for Dog Parents
Dogs
Behavior & Training
12 dog competitions, explained
7
 min read
Jan 29, 2025
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs eat dirt, and when should you worry?
4
 min read
Jan 22, 2025
Essential Tips
Cats
General Ownership
How old is your cat? Find out with our cat age calculator
10
 min read
Dec 23, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Sphynx: Cat breed characteristics & care
10
 min read
Dec 23, 2024
Cats
Breeds
The Maine Coon Cat Personality: Is It As Unique As People Say?
4
 min read
Dec 23, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Afghan hound: Dog breed characteristics & care
11
 min read
Dec 21, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Siamese cats: Cat breed characteristics & care
11
 min read
Dec 21, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Scottish fold: Cat breed characteristics & care
8
 min read
Dec 21, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Savannah cat: Cat breed characteristics & care
10
 min read
Dec 21, 2024
Cats
Breeds
The domestic longhair cat
8
 min read
Dec 21, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Russian blue: Cat breed characteristics & care
10
 min read
Dec 19, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Ragdoll: Cat breed characteristics & care
10
 min read
Dec 19, 2024
Cats
Breeds
The Russian Blue Cat Personality: Is This Breed Right for You?
7
 min read
Dec 17, 2024
Cats
Breeds
Bengal: cat breed characteristics & care
8
 min read
Dec 15, 2024
Essential Tips
Cats
Behavior & Training
A guide to cat body language
7
 min read
Dec 10, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
General Ownership
Do dogs dream?
8
 min read
Nov 30, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs tilt their heads?
3
 min read
Nov 30, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Care
How to care for and prevent elbow calluses in dogs
4
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
7 dog breeds with blue eyes
6
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Fox terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
12
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Chiweenie: Dog breed characteristics & care
12
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Saluki: Training tips & playtime tricks
10
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Saluki: Temperament & personality
6
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Saluki: Ultimate care guide for your dog
12
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Saluki: Buying vs. adopting
11
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why does my dog follow me everywhere?
12
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs roll in the grass?
6
 min read
Nov 26, 2024
Healthy Canine Living
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs eat cat poop?
5
 min read
Nov 26, 2024
Pets Safety
Pets
Care
FidoTabby Alert: A service that helps reunite lost pets and owners
7
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Pomsky: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Australian shepherd: Dog breed characteristics & care
12
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Australian cattle dog: Dog breed characteristics & care
12
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs like belly rubs?
8
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
American bully: dog breed temperament and characteristics
12
 min read
Nov 24, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs scratch their beds?
7
 min read
Nov 24, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs hide their treats?
7
 min read
Nov 24, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Pets
Care
Does pet insurance cover ear infections?
 min read
Nov 23, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs lick your feet?
5
 min read
Nov 23, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
8 reasons your dog likes lying on you
15
 min read
Nov 13, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Why is my dog foaming at the mouth?
 min read
Nov 13, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Central Asian Shepherd: dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 13, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Dogs
Care
8 best paw balms and waxes of 2024
15
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
22 doodle dog breeds you’ll love
7
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Kennel cough in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
8
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Seasonal allergies in dogs: Signs, symptoms, and treatment
11
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Cat Parent Must Knows
Cats
Health
Why is my cat breathing rapidly?
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Shetland sheepdog: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Thai ridgeback: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Welsh terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Jack Russell terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Irish terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Greater Swiss mountain dog: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
German shepherd: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Dapple Dachshund: dog breed characteristics & care
9
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Boxador: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Black Russian terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
7
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
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