Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

107 posts. Contributor since Jul 06, 2015
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Melissa Smith has been researching and writing about pet behaviors for several years. Her work has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association. A longtime animal lover, Melissa is a professional pet sitter on Cape Cod through her company, Fresh Start Services.
  • Sep 16, 2024
    5 Essential Things to Know About British Shorthair Cats
    By Melissa Smith
    5 Essential Things to Know About British Shorthair Cats
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  • Mar 30, 2017
    Mar 30, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Why Sloths Probably Aren’t the Best Pets to Keep

    Why Sloths Probably Aren’t the Best Pets to Keep
  • Mar 03, 2017
    Mar 03, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Evanger’s Recalls 2017: How Did a Euthanasia Drug Get Into Dog Food?

    Evanger’s Recalls 2017: How Did a Euthanasia Drug Get Into Dog Food?
  • Feb 16, 2017
    Feb 16, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Gila Monster Care Guide

    Gila Monster Care Guide
  • Feb 02, 2017
    Feb 02, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Guinea Pigs and Teeth: What You Need to Know

    Guinea Pigs and Teeth: What You Need to Know
  • Jan 26, 2017
    Jan 26, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Pet Gerbil Care Guide

    Pet Gerbil Care Guide
  • Jan 19, 2017
    Jan 19, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    4 Major Differences Between Alligators and Crocodiles

    4 Major Differences Between Alligators and Crocodiles
  • Jan 12, 2017
    Jan 12, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Help! My Neon Tetra’s Colors Are Fading.

    Help! My Neon Tetra’s Colors Are Fading.
  • Dec 26, 2016
    Dec 26, 2016
    By Melissa Smith

    How to Get Your New Guinea Pig to Fall in Love With You

    How to Get Your New Guinea Pig to Fall in Love With You
  • Dec 08, 2016
    Dec 08, 2016
    By Melissa Smith

    4 Service Dog Stories That Will Warm Your Heart

    4 Service Dog Stories That Will Warm Your Heart
  • Nov 14, 2016
    Nov 14, 2016
    By Melissa Smith

    Getting New Mice? Read This First.

    Getting New Mice? Read This First.
  • Oct 04, 2016
    Oct 04, 2016
    By Melissa Smith

    Puppy Food vs. Adult Food: When to Switch?

    Puppy Food vs. Adult Food: When to Switch?
  • Sep 20, 2016
    Sep 20, 2016
    By Melissa Smith

    Walking the Dog? Better Hold the Leash the Right Way.

    Walking the Dog? Better Hold the Leash the Right Way.
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