Pango Pets® is a free resource offering expert, researched information on pets. We publish pet care news, tips, and pet product buying advice for owners of a wide variety of companion animals, from cats and dogs to hamsters and horses.
Pango Pets® was founded in 2016 and is one of the most trusted online content publishers, producing premium content that is designed to educate and inform a wide range of audiences.
Writers and Veterinarians That Have Contributed To This Website
Veterinarians
Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Coates was valedictorian of her graduating class at the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and has practiced in Virginia, Wyoming, and Colorado. She is also the author of numerous articles, short stories, and books, including the Dictionary of Veterinary Terms, Vet-Speak Deciphered for the Non-Veterinarian. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband, children, dog (Apollo), and cat (Minerva).
Dr. Catharine Hennessy, DVM
Dr. Catharine Hennessy graduated from North Carolina State University in 2001 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced as a large animal veterinarian, and as a consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She is currently a small animal veterinarian. Her passion is improving her clients’ lives by creating health for their dogs and cats. When not at work, she spends time with her husband, two sons, her chihuahua and three cats.
Dr. TB Thompson, DVM
Dr. TB Thompson has been practicing as a dog and cat veterinarian since 2000. She’s worked with exotic pets, wildlife, dogs, and cats in general practice and emergency pet hospitals. Dr. Thompson loves teaching people how to care for their pets in a gentle, sustainable way. With two amazing dogs and one awesome husband around, she learns something new every day about how to be happier in this world.
Dr. Chyrle Bonk, DVM
Dr. Chyrle Bonk earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University. Chyrle has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2010. She currently works as a mixed animal veterinarian and rancher in a rural town in Idaho. When not practicing, ranching, or writing, she spends her free time with her husband and two little boys somewhere in the Idaho wilderness.
Dr. Addie Reinhard, DVM
Dr. Addie Reinhard is an experienced companion animal veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and currently practices in the central Kentucky region. She has special interests in client communication, preventative care, dermatology, and creating helpful educational resources for pet parents. She lives in Lexington, KY with her husband, greyhound, and four cats.
Writers
Angela Stringfellow
Angela has over a decade of experience in branding, PR and digital publishing and is founder and CEO of Coda Concepts. She’s been featured in Forbes, AMEX Open Forum and Business.com. Follow Angela on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Cynthia L. Olson
Featured Contributor:
- Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment – Django Dog Gear
- Puppy Pad Review – These Dog Days
Jenny Jarvis
Featured Contributor:
Monica Mizzi
Featured Contributor:
Kristin Hitchcock
Kristin Hitchcock is a frequent contributor at Pango Pets. She was born and raised in Tennessee and currently lives there with her husband and toddler. Kristin is passionate about helping pet parents weave a fulfilling and enriching life for their pets by educating them about lesser-known topics and helping them make the best decisions possible for their pets. She owns three dogs, three cats, two fish, and a lizard.
Featured Contributor:
- Make a First Aid Kit for Your Pooch with These 10 Great Items – Pet Bucket
- Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails? – The Labrador Site
- Savannah Cat Names – The Happy Cat Site
Emma Stenhouse
Emma is a freelance writer, specializing in writing about pets, outdoor pursuits, and family living.
Emma is from the UK, and has lived in Costa Rica and New Zealand before moving to a smallholding in Spain with her husband, their two-year-old daughter, and 14 animals. This includes dogs, cats, horses, and poultry. She enjoys trail riding in the mountains near their home, riding her horse Trifle (who was a wedding present!) and taking along her two dogs Ronnie and Blue, who love adventures. Her other dogs, Rosie and Max, can usually be found having a snooze at home.
Emma is passionate about rescuing animals and providing them with a new life after being abandoned or abused. As well as their own four rescue dogs, Emma also fosters dogs for rehoming, providing them with love and training while searching for their forever homes.
Featured Contributor:
- Can Dogs Have Apricots? – Dogsnet
- My Dog Ate A Battery – The Happy Puppy Site
- Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe on a Camping Trip – Release the Hounds
Lauren Corona
Featured Contributor:
- Dog Chewing Problems – Daily Puppy
- Bloat in Labradors: Risks, Symptoms and Prevention – Labrador Training HQ
Rebecca Desfosse
Rebecca Desfosse is a frequent contributor to Pango Pets. She’s a freelance writer who has been writing about pets and pet care topics since 2011. She has contributed to publications such as PetMD, Petcentric, Care.com and more. Rebecca, her husband and two boys live at the beautiful Jersey Shore. They are the pet parents and best pals to two Shiba Inu dogs and two rambunctious cats. She is passionate about sharing creative and unique ways pet parents can enrich the lives of their pets.
Featured Contributor:
- Top Items to Make Being a Pet Owner 100% Easier – PortionPro Rx
- Dealing With a Hairy Dog: Tips That Will Actually Make a Difference – K9warehouse.com
Ana Markovic
Featured Contributor:
- Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Long Car Trip – Pet Bucket
- The Best Ways to Keep Your Home Clean and Tidy as a Dog Owner – K9 Ballistics
Caitlin McCormack
Featured Contributor:
- 4 Items That Will Help to Ensure the Health and Safety of Your Dog – SpotOn
- 5 Ways to Help Your Dog Cope With Their Joint Pains – CBD Dog Health
Richard Rowlands
Richard is a writer and marketer for the pet industry. He is from the UK, but has lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Richard has shared his life with pets since childhood, and currently has a rescue pug named Bertie. These days, he works with veterinarians and pet businesses to improve their marketing and increase profits. To find out more, please visit his website.
Featured Contributor:
- Understanding Cat Communication – Solid Gold Pet Food
- How Veterinary Practices can Improve Client Retention – Veterinary Practice News
- Pet Businesses Seek Online Revenue – Pet Product News
Melanie Green
Featured Contributor:
- 3 Healthy Foods That Will Enhance Your Dog’s Health – Release the Hounds
- 4 Items That Will Make Your Mornings Easier as a Pet Owner – IRIS USA
Nicole Adams
Featured Contributor:
- Most Popular Dog Names Of 2018 Reveals ‘Big Cultural Moments,’ Says Rover.com – The Inquisitr
- Chow Chow Puppy Seized After Nipping Police Officer, Family Calls For His Release – The Inquisitr
Jennifer Corter
Featured Contributor:
Ali Luke
Featured Contributor:
- Contributor – Business Insider
- Have a Great Writing Session: Five Ways to Focus … and Five Ways to Refocus – Aliventures
How We Support Pango Pets
Pango Pets is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We include Amazon links to many of the products we feature on our site. If you click on one of those links and make a purchase on Amazon, we receive a small percentage of the purchase price in the form of a commission directly from Amazon. You can read more about The Amazon Affiliate Program here.
This is how we’re able to fund and support the work we do at Pango Pets, so that we can bring you the best pet news, tips, and product buying advice for pet owners and remain a free and unbiased resource.