pets and pet care

About Jenna Westbrook

Hi, I’m Jenna Westbrook. Welcome to Paw Rae , a calm corner of the internet for pet parents who want advice that feels clear, compassionate, and doable. I’m someone who has absolutely stood in the pet food aisle reading labels like it’s a final exam. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting...

Senior Dog Care: Diet, Exercise, and Wellness

Watching your dog grow gray around the muzzle is equal parts sweet and a little scary. Senior years can sneak up on you, and suddenly the routine that worked for years feels off. Maybe your pup is leaving food in the bowl, moving slower on walks, or waking up stiff and sore. The good news is that...

7 Proven Tips for Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention

Fleas and ticks are not just a summer problem anymore. Between mild winters, indoor heating, wildlife visitors, and travel, parasites can remain active and rebound quickly, even when it feels like the “buggy season” should be over. When I was a veterinary technician, the most common flea and tick...

Early Signs of Illness in Cats

Cats are absolute pros at acting “fine” even when they are not. It is not because they are trying to fool you. It is because cats often hide vulnerability, a pattern many vets and cat behaviorists see again and again. That is why the earliest signs of illness often look less like dramatic symptoms...

How to Clean Your Dog’s Teeth at Home

Dental disease is one of those sneaky problems I saw every day in clinic, even in dogs whose families swore they were doing everything right. The tough part is that periodontal disease starts quietly under the gumline, long before you notice bad breath or yellow buildup. The good news: at-home...