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About

Emily Johnson is a content writer specializing in the pet industry, with expertise covering pet health, pet products, pet training, pet insurance, and everyday living as a pet parent. She is an Arizona native but now resides in North Carolina with her rescue dog and two cats.

Experience

Emily is a regular contributing author with pet brands like PetMD, Chewy, Kinship, and Adopt-a-Pet, and her goal is to help educate fellow pet parents through accurate content and personal experience. She also rides and owns horses – and has been doing so for more than 25 years – volunteers and fosters with local rescues, and is extremely passionate about pet ownership and welfare. If she isn’t writing, you’ll likely find her reading a book with a cat on her lap, walking on the greenway with her dog, or at the barn with her horse.

Articles

  1. two American Shorthair kittens eating from same bowl

    Kitten Feeding Chart: What Do Kittens Eat?

    We walk through what kittens eat at each stage, share a kitten feeding chart by age, and help you spot red flags.
  2. veterinarian Anna Foster handling cat

    How Much Is A Vet Visit For A Cat?

    It’s not unusual to walk out of a veterinary clinic thinking, “That added up fast.” The cost of a vet visit can vary widely depending on...
  3. brown tabby kitten in cat carrier

    Flying With a Cat: What to Know Before You Book

    This guide covers what to know before flying with a cat, how to prepare, what to pack, and more.
  4. skinny Abyssinian cat

    Is My Cat Too Skinny?

    Learn how to tell if your cat is underweight, possible causes, and how to help them gain weight safely.
  5. Cat grooming itself while laying down next to a window

    How Do Cats Clean Themselves?

    Cats clean themselves using four built-in grooming tools: their tongue, teeth, paws, and saliva.
  6. Cat standing next to a bag of Lit litter with a Litter-Robot in the background

    Who Is Whisker? The History of Litter-Robot and the Self-Cleaning Litter Box

    Whisker is the American pet-care technology company behind Litter-Robot, the self-cleaning litter box, as well as Feeder-Robot and the Whisker...
  7. Vet holding a cat while it listens to its lungs

    How Much Does a Cat Cost? Monthly & Yearly Cat Budget

    A realistic cat-care budget gives you a better idea of what to expect each month and helps you prepare for bigger costs down the road.
  8. long-haired tabby cat in front of dog in crate

    How to Introduce a Scared Cat to a Dog

    Cats and dogs can learn to coexist — but introductions take patience, especially with a fearful cat.
  9. Dog and cat at peace and sleeping together

    Do Cats and Dogs Get Along? A Guide for Dog Owners

    Many cats and dogs can live happily together. Their success depends on personalities and a careful introduction.