Articles by Courtney Elliott
Courtney Elliott
Courtney Elliott, a proud Cleveland native living in Manhattan, blends her decade of writing and editing expertise with her unshakable devotion as a pet parent to her French Bulldog, Gus. When she’s not at her desk, you’ll find her frolicking in Central Park or engrossed in a good book at a local coffee shop.
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behaviorWhy Does My Cat Meow So Much? Reasons Your Cat Meows Excessively
How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.
How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.
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...Is it something you said?
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Don’t live in fear of your feline overlord.
It’s not a very pleasant odor, to say the least.
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Why Does My Dog Stare at Me? Possible Reasons and What to Do
Beyond the fact that they’re your biggest admirer.
Beyond the fact that they’re your biggest admirer.
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lifestyleShelters Are Filling Up With “Designer Dogs”—Here’s Why
Want a purebred? Here’s yet another reason you should rescue one.
Want a purebred? Here’s yet another reason you should rescue one.
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behaviorWhy Does My Cat Chew On Everything?
How to decode your cat’s chewing habits when they’re nibbling on all the things.
How to decode your cat’s chewing habits when they’re nibbling on all the things.
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healthHow to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Safe From Snow Salt
Tips for safe, snug, and happy paws this winter.
Tips for safe, snug, and happy paws this winter.
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lifestyleHow to Make an Outdoor Cat House for Winter
Channel your inner HGTV star and build a feline fixer-upper.
Channel your inner HGTV star and build a feline fixer-upper.
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Here’s why you might want to protect those toe beans.
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lifestyle7 Reasons Why You Should Foster a Pet Over the Holidays
It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time this season.
It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time this season.
They’re never far away, but you’d like a little distance.
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behaviorCats vs. Dogs: Behavior, Intelligence, and Care Similarities and Differences
There’s no winning this argument, but here’s what you should know about parenting your new pet.
There’s no winning this argument, but here’s what you should know about parenting your new pet.
