Location
Plymouth, Michigan
School
Oregon State University
Expertise
Dog and Cat Care, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behavior
- Jessica runs a blog about pet-related events and fun in the Detroit Metro.
- She enjoys focusing on animal behavior and care as her favorite writing topics.
- Jessica has also published two books on dog training.
Experience
Jessica has spent nearly two decades in the pet industry. She started out as a dog trainer, helping pet parents and their dogs learn the basics of obedience. From there, Jessica moved on to veterinary medicine, working as a technician in a busy 24-hour emergency clinic with dogs, cats, horses, cows, and everything in between. She then graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Animal Sciences and a focus on small animal behavior, veterinary medicine, and horse and sheep husbandry.
After school, Jessica spent several years working and volunteering for various animal shelters as a behaviorist and trainer, and also enjoying sharing her skills as a writer. For over a decade now, she's focused on the pet niche, writing on a variety of topics from pet products to blogs, advice columns, articles, and more.
Education
Jessica has a B.S. in Animal Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Oregon State University.
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Cat BreedsBy Jessica Desrosiers March 11th, 2025
Known for their hefty nature, Maine coons have secured numerous Guinness World Records related to size over the years, including the longest domestic cat ever.
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HacksBy Jessica Desrosiers March 6th, 2025
Pool noodles are widely used in DIY projects, but did you know you can make a pet bed out of one? This hack only takes a few minutes and is super affordable.
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DIY Project IdeasBy Jessica Desrosiers March 3rd, 2025
Need a spot for your rabbit's litter box that won't detract from your painstakingly arranged home decor? Try this simple DIY using a table from IKEA.
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HacksBy Jessica Desrosiers March 2nd, 2025
Pungent spices are often touted as humane cat deterrents. However, many of these approaches aren't as safe or useful as you might have thought.
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CleaningBy Jessica Desrosiers March 1st, 2025
Pet odors can easily circulate in the air or get trapped in surfaces in your garage. Here's how to deal with even the most persistent of stenches.
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Cat HealthBy Jessica Desrosiers March 1st, 2025
You can determine the stage of pregnancy your cat is in by looking for these common indicators. However, your vet will still be your best resource.
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CleaningBy Jessica Desrosiers February 27th, 2025
Bleach is one of the most common cleaning agents, but if you have pets, whether birds or dogs, in the home, you may want to try a safer alternative.
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DogsBy Jessica Desrosiers January 14th, 2025
One of President Biden's many German Shepherds, Major made plenty of headlines during the early days of the Biden presidency. Here's what we know about him now.
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