Jessica Downey
As a seasoned writer for PetsRadar with a year of dedicated service, Jessica brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for all things pets. Her journey into the world of pet writing began after a year of writing for our sister site, Fit&Well, where she shared my love for all things health and wellbeing. However, after spotting too many adorbale dogs on her runs and growing up with a chaotic rescue lurcher she made the move to PetsRadar to write about her love for all things furry.
With a degree in journalism from Cardiff University, she has earned by-lines in esteemed publications like LiveScience, Runner's World, The Evening Express, and Tom's Guide. These experiences have allowed her to build strong connections with experts in the field, including behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians. It's these connections that enable her to provide our readers with the latest, most insightful, and accurate information on pet care, behavior, and well-being.
Through her writing, she aims to empower pet owners to make informed decisions that enrich the lives of their furry companions.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey
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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
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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
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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
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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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These Cyber Monday heated cat house deals are just what my cat needs to stay snug this winter
By Jessica Downey published
DEAL The Cyber Monday heated cat house deals are certainly hotting up — I've saved over 50%
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Game changer! These dog crate Cyber Monday deals could transform your pooch's behavior
By Jessica Downey published
DEAL Buy your pooch a safe space to wind down in for less. These dog crate Cyber Monday deals get as huge as 80% off
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12 pet Christmas gifts on sale this Cyber Monday
By Jessica Downey, Kathryn Rosenberg published
DEAL Save up to 60% on Christmas gifts for your furry family this year with these impressive Cyber Monday deals
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These top quality dog beds are on sale for under $50 this Black Friday
By Jessica Downey published
DEAL Popular pet retailers including Chewy and Amazon are bringing you big savings on dog beds this Black Friday and we don’t want you to miss out
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I'm bulk buying my cat's essentials this Black Friday and saving up to 30%
By Jessica Downey published
DEAL It's been an expensive year, so I've taken to buying in bulk which just got a whole lot cheaper with Black Friday pet care discounts
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I’m only spending $30 on my dog this Christmas all thanks to Black Friday dog deals
By Jessica Downey published
DEAL I want to minimize spending and waste this Christmas so here's what Black Friday dog deals I've picked up for my pooch
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Six reasons why cats run away from home
By Jessica Downey published
Advice Why do cats wander off? Here are some common reasons why cats run away from home
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Six ways to tell if your cat is sad
By Jessica Downey published
Advice These are some of the telltale signs to look out for in a sad kitten or cat
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Watch: Animal behaviorist shows how to teach your cat to accept handling
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Wish your cat accepted touch better? You should try this animal trainer's simple hack
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These are the five foods you shouldn’t give your pooch, warns dog nutritionist
By Jessica Downey last updated
News Certified dog nutritionist reveals why these five foods could be harming your dog's joints and long-term mobility