Jennifer Copley
Jennifer Copley is a freelance writer, researcher, and editor with 20 years' experience. As the owner of Infodemons Information Consultancy, Jennifer works for a diverse array of clients, predominantly in the fields of business, technology, biomedicine, health, fitness, nutrition, and education.
Jennifer has degrees in Creative Writing and Education from the University of British Columbia, as well as TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification.
For fun she writes science fiction stories, goes on hikes, swims in the ocean, makes pretty shiny things, watches offensive cartoons, takes lots of photos, and bakes various treats. Other hobbies include martial arts (kickboxing and jujitsu), collecting surprising facts, and mocking pop cultural phenomena.
In addition to caring for adult cats of her own, Jennifer regularly fosters kittens from the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) and has contributed articles on cat psychology, care, and training to numerous publications, both online and print (photos of Jennifer's pets and fosters can be viewed here).
Jennifer's full collections of articles and links to her photo galleries can be found at www.metaphoricalplatypus.com.
Latest Articles
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Bloated Stomach in Cats and Kittens: Causes and Treatments
There are a number of illnesses and other problems that can cause abdominal swelling (bulging stomach) in cats and kittens.
Apr 28, 2012
- Jennifer Copley
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Causes of Limping in Cats
The following are some of the most common causes of limping in cats, along with information about treatments for each condition.
Mar 26, 2012
- Jennifer Copley
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Causes of and Treatments for Dull Coat in Cats
Cats may develop dull coats for a number of reasons, many of which are easily treatable.
Feb 28, 2012
- Jennifer Copley
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How Long Will My Dog Live?
A dog's life expectancy is affected by a number of factors, including size, breed, gender, and whether or not the dog has been spayed or neutered.
Jan 23, 2012
- Jennifer Copley
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Raw Diets for Cats: Benefits and Risks
Anecdotal evidence suggests that some cats thrive on raw diets, but only if owners take steps to mitigate the risks associated with raw feeding.
Dec 28, 2011
- Jennifer Copley
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Dental Diets for Cats
Dental diets for cats comprise kibbles specially engineered to scrape plaque from teeth. Such diets may carry some health risks if fed exclusively.
Nov 8, 2011
- Jennifer Copley
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Foods Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Many human foods are poisonous to pets. Learn which foods to keep out of reach of cats and dogs to prevent tragic accidents.
Oct 19, 2011
- Jennifer Copley
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Cat Years and Human Years: A Conversion
How old is your cat in people years? Contrary to popular belief, one human year does not equal seven cat years.
Sep 23, 2011
- Jennifer Copley
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American Wirehair Cat Breed Profile
The American Wirehair breed, which arose due to a spontaneous mutation in a litter of barn kittens, is notable for its unusual coat of wiry, kinked fur.
Aug 28, 2011
- Jennifer Copley
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Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Profile and History
Friendly, gentle, and easy-going, the Norwegian Forest Cat makes a great family pet.
Jul 29, 2011
- Jennifer Copley
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