Shannon Perry

Shannon is a writer with several years of experience crafting articles about everything from pets to health care. A seasoned pet parent of nine cats, she almost always works with a snoozing feline in her lap from her home in western North Carolina.

A longhair cat laying in the shade

The domestic longhair cat

5 min read

Group of Golden Retrievers in a park

the search for a dog 12 white dog breeds

6 min read

Mackerel tabby cat closeup

Everything you want to know about tabby cats

6 min read

A dog's paws and dog tag.

savvy shopping 6 best dog tags of 2023, approved by vets

8 min read

Woman and her dog in an apartment

essential tips Apartment living: How to be a good pet owner

8 min read

A dog and a cat walking on a pathway outside

this thing's pretty great FidoTabby Alert: An app that reunites lost pets and owners

6 min read

Cairn terrier on grass

the search for a dog Cairn terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Greater Swiss mountain dog standing in grass.

the search for a dog Greater Swiss mountain dog: Dog breed characteristics & care

5 min read

What to do when your dog dies

essential tips What to do when your dog dies

7 min read

savvy shopping Saluki: Products for this regal breed, approved by vets

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the search for a dog Saluki: Training tips & playtime tricks

3 min read

the search for a dog Saluki: Ultimate care guide for your dog

3 min read

the search for a dog Saluki: Health issues & concerns

3 min read

Shetland sheepdog close up

the search for a dog Shetland sheepdog: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

the search for a dog Saluki: Temperament & personality

3 min read

Saluki dog breed posing

the search for a dog Saluki: Overview of this family dog

4 min read

Aussiedoodle laying on stone.

the search for a dog Aussiedoodle: Dog breed characteristics & care

8 min read

Saluki competing in dog show

the search for a dog Saluki: Buying vs. adopting

5 min read

grey-cat-plays-in-tunnel

savvy shopping 8 best cat toys for 2023, approved by vets

9 min read

Best cat bed EZ Mount Townhouse

savvy shopping 8 best cat beds for 2023, approved by vets

9 min read

Havanese puppy tests best small dog collars

savvy shopping 7 best small dog collars of 2023, approved by vets

6 min read

Bolux Dog Harness

savvy shopping 5 best reflective dog harnesses of 2022, approved by vets

5 min read

homemade pet food for cats and dogs

essential tips Homemade pet food for dogs and cats

6 min read

YOULY Breakaway Cat Collar

savvy shopping 5 best cat collars for 2023, approved by vets

13 min read

Best collar Joytale review

savvy shopping 7 best dog collars for 2023, approved by vets

11 min read

Black dog with a fence in the background.

canine health problems Why is my dog foaming at the mouth? When to worry

4 min read

Jack Russell Terrier looking at camera

the search for a dog Jack Russell terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

cat-bodylanguage

essential tips The ultimate guide to cat body language

8 min read

German-shepherd

the search for a dog German shepherd: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Dog spa and pampering

essential tips Dog spas & other ways to spoil your dog

7 min read

Does pet insurance cover diabetes

savvy shopping Does pet insurance cover diabetes?

4 min read

Does pet insurance cover ear infections

savvy shopping Does pet insurance cover ear infections?

6 min read

Pet cost budgeting

essential tips Expert guide to creating a pet budget

7 min read

Dog elbow callus

canine health problems How to care for and prevent elbow calluses in dogs

6 min read

Dog waiting for a ball

healthy canine living A guide to brain health in dogs

5 min read

Pomeranian getting sprayed with apple cider vinegar to help soothe its skin

essential tips A guide to apple cider vinegar for dogs

4 min read

Best dog ear cleaners

savvy shopping 5 of the best dog ear cleaners in 2023

25 min read

Woman running with her dog

savvy shopping How salmon oil boosts your dog's health

17 min read

Small dog with a flea problem sitting with its owner.

essential tips 9 ways to get rid of fleas on your dog naturally

6 min read

A dog with nose hyperkeratosis.

canine health problems How to treat dog nose hyperkeratosis

5 min read

charming cute pet brown puppy walks on a bright summer green sunny meadow around pink flowers clover and stuck out his tongue from pleasure and closed his eyes

Pet Safety 32 houseplants, shrubs, and flowers safe for dogs

8 min read

Cat sneezes making funny expression. Sick cat needs treatment. Cat with white chin isolated on white background.

cat parent must-knows Why is my cat sneezing?

6 min read

clingy dog

dog parent basics Why does my dog follow me everywhere?

7 min read

Cute labrador puppy dog sitting confortably in the arms of veterinary healthcare professional

canine health problems Kennel cough in dogs

6 min read

tired cat with troubled breathing

cat parent must-knows How to evaluate rapid breathing in cats

7 min read

A black cat on a leash wearing a pink vest harness, quickly walking down a sidewalk

savvy shopping The best cat harnesses, according to avid cat travelers

7 min read

Paw balms in the lab

savvy shopping The best all-natural paw balms

27 min read