Jessica Downey
Jessica is a Staff Writer for PetsRadar and has written for online magazines since graduating with a Masters in Journalism in 2021. Her career in journalism began in local news before she took on the world of digital publishing and has previously written for informative lifestyle sites including Fit&Well and Runners World, penning news and features on fitness, sportswear and nutrition.
She has a bank of experience working on buying guides and writing reviews on products to help people make the right decisions when it comes to spending. Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to testing items to find out the good, bad, and everything in between and is already busy applying this to all things pet-related. She grew up with her four-legged friend called Sam, a chaotic rescue golden lurcher who certainly taught her how big a task it is to care for a pet.
Jessica has a real interest in nutrition, particularly how it can enhance your health and how to keep this affordable. She thinks this is just as important for our pets as it is for humans and loves learning more about this from experts in the industry.
When Jessica isn’t at her desk she spends her weekends ticking off ParkRuns (trying to keep up with fellow runners who bring their speedy canines with them), on the hunt for a good flat white, or escaping the city for some seaside or countryside fresh air.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey

8 fascinating facts about Siamese cats
By Jessica Downey published
LISTICLE Curious about Siamese cats? We unravel eight interesting facts about this distinct-looking breed

Trainer reveals three things to remember when teaching your dog to stay, and they're game changers
By Jessica Downey published
News Would you like your dog to remain in the stay position even when you're out of sight? Watch this canine expert break down a successful training method

Trainer demonstrates how to handle a reactive dog when visitors come over - it only takes four steps
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Is your dog prone to snapping or getting worked up when guests come round? Try this dog trainer's preventative method

Want to a greet a dog the right way? These five trainer approved tips will keep the dog and its owner happy
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Watch and learn the do's and don'ts of approaching a stranger's dog according to a professional canine trainer

Do dog teeth fall out? Vet reveals if adult dogs lose teeth or not
By Jessica Downey published
ADVICE Do dog teeth fall out? Top vet, Dr Joanna Woodnutt, discusses what dog owners should know about tooth loss in adult dogs

One simple tip, some treats, and this trainer's advice to get your dog to remain in the stay position
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS You might be missing this crucial part of getting your dog to remain in the 'stay' position

Want to teach your dog to settle more? This dog trainer shows one simple trick to try at home
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Got a pup that follows you around everywhere? This trainer shows you how to reduce your dog's dependency on you

Try just three steps from this behaviorist to stop excessive barking
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS If your dog is a serial barker, try this canine behaviorist's three step process

8 dog breeds that can’t swim
By Jessica Downey published
News Not all canines are natural-born swimmers so we’ve brought together a list of dog breeds that won’t follow you into the pool for a dip

Cat behaviorist reveals five things you should never do with your cat, and we're guilty of number three
By Jessica Downey published
News Do you know what age a cat should be when they are first allowed outside? Cat behaviorist reveals all in her list of things she'd never do as a feline expert

Dog behaviorist shares secret for stress-free nail clipping, and it's all in the setup
By Jessica Downey published
News Nail clipping is a saga for many canines and their owners but this dog behavior expert has a simple tip for easing the process

Why are cats scared of cucumbers?
By Jessica Downey published
Cats Why are cats scared of cucumbers? We spoke to vet experts to find out if this feline fear is just a myth or genuine

Dog trainer shows how you can train loose leash walking in just 15 minutes
By Jessica Downey published
News Walking your dog on the leash doesn't have to be a struggle but it does take some training. Here are three steps you can use

Dog nutritionist shares five reasons why your dog struggles to lose weight
By Jessica Downey published
News If your trying to help your dog shed some pounds, here's where you might be going wrong according to a dog nutritionist

Seven dog breeds that hate the cold
By Jessica Downey published
ADVICE Not all dog breeds like to prance about in the snow, some of which may surprise you, so we’ve rounded up the main chill-fearing culprits here

You can teach your cat to be less anxious with just two cat trainer-approved steps
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS If your cat makes you feel bad for leaving them on their own, you should try this advice from a certified animal behaviorist

England’s soccer team flies home from Qatar with new World Cup mascot Dave the cat
By Jessica Downey published
News The England soccer squad didn't get their paws on the World Cup trophy but they did bring home a feline friend to the UK

If your dog has bad recall in certain scenarios you might be missing out on this dog trainer's top tip
By Jessica Downey published
News Does your dog have good recall until he’s surrounded by distractions? Here’s a dog trainer's advice to improve this

You just need this one simple step to improve your dog’s leash walking
By Jessica Downey published
News You might find walking your pooch extra challenging because you're not taking this very basic step

7 weird things cats are scared of
By Jessica Downey published
News Cats are easily spooked but perhaps by more things than you would first guess

If your dog pulls on its leash, try this simple trick from a dog behaviorist
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS If you find dog walks challenging because your pup is constantly tugging on its leash, try this hack from a canine specialist

Eight surprising vegetables you can give your dog
By Jessica Downey published
News These surprising vegetables you can give your dog are great for keeping your canine healthy and can help reduce your household waste

Hurry! I saved 40% buying a dog tracker in the Cyber Monday sales and so can you
By Jessica Downey published
DEAL Get your paws on one of these Cyber Monday pet GPS tracker deals and keep tabs on your furry friends for considerably less
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