Authors & Reviewers
We collaborate with a number of writers, veterinarians and pet experts to create educational & useful articles for you and your dog or cat. From addressing medical questions to providing pet-centric DIY projects, these are the partners that make our content possible.
Authors & Reviewers
We collaborate with a number of writers, veterinarians and pet experts to create educational & useful articles for you and your dog or cat. From addressing medical questions to providing pet-centric DIY projects, these are the partners that make our content possible.
Jean-Marie Bauhaus
Author
Jean Marie Bauhaus is a freelance content writer who has been writing in the pet health and lifestyle space since 2014. Her clients have included brands like Hill’s Pet, American Kennel Club, Chewy, and more. She also writes novels and is currently working on a romance series for dog lovers under a pen name. She lives, writes and homesteads in the Ozarks with her husband of 15 years and their dogs.
Christine Brovelli O'Brien
Author
Christine Brovelli-O’Brien holds a Ph.D. in English and is a former educator. As a professional member of the Cat Writers’ Association, Christine uses her extensive writing experience to explore the fun and fascinating world of pet ownership. Her work has been honored by the CWA with Muse Medallions and Certificates of Excellence in Writing. Some of her favorite non-pet topics to explore include education, literature, lifestyle, and neuroscience. When she’s not researching the intricacies of pet health and behavior, she’s busy mothering one human child and four pets.
Angela Tague
Author
Angela Tague is a pet mom and writer in the Midwest. Growing up on a rural Iowa farm, she befriended all kinds of animals. Over the years she’s cared for a ball python, leopard gecko, pot-bellied pigs, horses, cockatiels and countless other pets including cats and dogs. Before writing became her full-time career, Angela’s passion for pets led her to work in management for Petco where she expanded her knowledge of the world of pets. When she’s not exploring nature trails with her dog, Angela’s writing for petcare brands including Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Kaytee, Purina, Zilla, Aqueon, Petco and Big Heart Pet.
Erin Ollila
Author
Erin Ollila is a pet enthusiast who believes in the power of words and how a message can inform—and even transform—its intended audience. She helps big brands and small businesses marry strategy, storytelling, and SEO. And one of her favorite subjects to write about is animals. Erin's written hundreds of articles about the health and behavior of dogs and cats, and believes there will always be more to learn about our furry friends. When she's not writing, you can find her indulging in her favorite ice cream or attending her children's sports games and creative activities. Erin graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and lives in Southeastern MA with her family.
Amy Shojai, CABC
Author & Reviewer
Amy Shojai, CABC is a certified animal behavior consultant, and nationally known authority on pet care and behavior. She began her career as a veterinary technician and is the award-winning author of more than 35 prescriptive nonfiction pet books. Amy has also published more than 4000 articles and columns. She writes widely in the pet field on training, behavior, health care (both allopathic and holistic), and the health benefits of keeping cats and dogs. She is a co-founder and past president of the international Cat Writers’ Association, a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a Fear Free Certified Trainer, and Dog Writers Association of America. She lives in north Texas and is an active pet parent.
Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Author & Reviewer
Dr. Sarah Wooten is a well known international influencer in the veterinary and animal health care spaces. She has 16 years experience in private practice and over 10 years experience in media work. Dr. Wooten is a certified veterinary journalist, a member of the AVMA, and is passionate about helping pet parents learn how to care better for their fur friends. She is also a co-creator of the wildly popular card game ‘Vets Against Insanity’. She lives in the mountains of Colorado with her family and spends her free time skiing and exploring the great outdoors.
Dr. Laci Schaible, DVM, CVJ
Author & Reviewer
Dr. Laci Schaible is a small animal veterinarian, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. A graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Wake Forest University School of Law, Dr. Schaible utilizes her skillset to advocate for progressive change in the veterinary industry, from advocating for widespread availability of generic and affordable prescriptions for pets, to founding the world’s first Internet-based veterinary telehealth service, to advancing the current practice management systems available to veterinary teams. The mental health of her veterinary colleagues is a cause near and dear to her heart. She serves as an advisor on a number of boards within the veterinary field. She lives in Sarasota, Florida with her son and their menagerie of pets.
Dr. Jessica Seid, DVM
Author & Reviewer
Dr. Jessica Seid is an emergency veterinarian currently practicing in the New England area. She grew up in rural West Virginia, which is where her passion for animals began, surrounded by family pets and abundant wildlife. She graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and following graduation completed an internship outside of Chicago. Since then, she has been practicing at an emergency and specialty hospital for over a decade. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. When not helping her patients, she enjoys traveling and exploring the outdoors with her husband, daughter and French Bulldog.
Dr. Patty Khuly, DVM, MBA
Author & Reviewer
Dr. Patty Khuly is an award-winning veterinarian known for her independent thinking, her spirited pet advocacy, her passion for the veterinary profession, and her famously irreverent pet health writing. Dr. K is an honors graduate of both Wellesley College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She received her MBA at The Wharton School of Business as part of the prestigious VMD/MBA dual-degree program. She now owns Sunset Animal Clinic, a veterinary practice in Miami, Florida. But that's not all. Dr. K is a nerdy reader, avid knitter, hot yoga fanatic, music geek, struggling runner, and indefatigable foodie. She lives in South Miami with three dogs, countless cats, two rescued goats and a hilarious flock of hens.
Dr. Matthew Hull, DVM
Revisor
O Dr. Hull cresceu em Omaha, Nebraska, e após se formar na Kansas State University com bacharelado em ciência animal com ênfase em nutrição, permaneceu em sua alma mater para concluir sua formação veterinária. Após se formar na faculdade de veterinária, iniciou sua carreira acadêmica com foco em educação avançada em medicina interna de pequenos animais por meio de estágios e residências na Purdue University, na University of Illinois e na University of Missouri. Ele ingressou na Hill's Pet Nutrition em julho de 2020 como especialista profissional em educação digital, utilizando sua formação acadêmica para desenvolver materiais educacionais sobre alimentos terapêuticos para animais de estimação para profissionais de saúde veterinária. Em seu tempo livre, ele gosta de fazer caminhadas, acampar, torcer pelos times esportivos de Kansas City, andar a cavalo e aproveitar o tempo em casa com seus dois cães, Ivory e Juniper.
Dr. James L. Weemhoff
Revisor
O Dr. Weemhoff cresceu em New Hampshire e se formou na Universidade de New Hampshire, onde desenvolveu seu interesse em medicina veterinária e pesquisa. Após concluir a faculdade de veterinária na Universidade Estadual do Kansas, o Dr. Weemhoff trabalhou como veterinário de emergência por 4 anos antes de obter seu doutorado em Toxicologia no Centro Médico da Universidade do Kansas. Atualmente, ele trabalha como Cientista Sênior na Hill's Pet Nutrition, onde combina sua experiência em pesquisa e medicina veterinária para conduzir ensaios clínicos que testam a eficácia de alimentos terapêuticos para animais de estimação. Em seu tempo livre, ele gosta de passar tempo com sua família e amigos, correr e ler. Ele gosta de retornar à Nova Inglaterra sempre que possível.
Dra. Becky Mullis, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrição)
Revisor
A Dra. Becky Mullis é veterinária de pequenos animais e nutricionista veterinária certificada. Após se formar na Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade do Tennessee, a Dra. Mullis concluiu um estágio em pequenos animais e uma residência em nutrição clínica. Ela é apaixonada por educar veterinários em todo o mundo sobre o impacto que a nutrição pode ter na saúde dos animais de estimação – tanto cães e gatos saudáveis quanto aqueles com problemas de saúde. Atualmente, ela trabalha no escritório da Hill's na Suíça, onde mora com o marido, dois filhos pequenos e uma cadela chamada Luna.
Dr. Hein Meyer, DVM, PhD, Dipl-EVCIM-CA
Revisor
Hein Meyer é um veterinário especializado em animais de companhia com ampla experiência em clínica geral, academia e negócios. Formado pela Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Utrecht, na Holanda, especializado em medicina interna de animais de companhia e com doutorado em doenças hepáticas, Hein é perfeitamente adequado para aconselhar sobre uma variedade de doenças em cães e gatos. Ele escreveu inúmeros artigos científicos revisados por pares e capítulos de livros e deu palestras sobre uma variedade de tópicos de medicina interna em todo o mundo. A paixão atual de Hein é a transformação digital da profissão veterinária e as muitas vantagens que isso pode trazer para animais de estimação e seus tutores, sem falar nos efeitos positivos que pode ter no alívio de parte do estresse que a profissão veterinária está enfrentando. Hein mora na Suíça com sua esposa, dois filhos e o bull terrier inglês Nosey.