Megan Milstead
Megan is a Staff Writer on PetsRader, covering news, features and buying guides. She has a wealth of experience looking after animals, having grown up with dogs, cats and horses all of her life. She’s particularly interested in pet happiness and behavior, which she loves to research in her spare time. You’ll often find her watching webinars on reactivity in dogs or researching cat body language. She loves going the extra mile for her cats Chilli and Nala (who also help out with testing the best products for our buying guides).
Megan studied BA Journalism at the University of Westminster, where she specialized in lifestyle journalism and was editor of Smoke Radio’s online magazine. She also graduated from West Herts College with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Journalism. Before joining the PetsRadar family last year, she worked on the editorial team at Harrods and has spent most of her career writing for specialized titles, like RunningShoesGuru, Licklist and Mr. After Party.
Megan works alongside qualified vets and accredited trainers to ensure you get the best advice possible. She is passionate about finding accurate and helpful answers to your pet-related questions.
Latest articles by Megan Milstead
Got a reactive dog? Expert reveals 3 training tips that will help you
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips Put a stop to your dog’s reactivity with these training tips from an expert.
Behaviorist shares 3 tips for navigating the XL bully ban in the UK
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips "With the right training, XL bullies can thrive under the ban".
Are cats in pain when in heat? Everything you need to know about heat cycles
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's guide Questioning ‘Are cats in pain when in heat?’ Our expert vet puts your worries to bed
Prebiotics and probiotics for dogs: do they really need them?
By Megan Milstead published
A vet answers everything you need to know about prebiotics and probiotics for dogs.
How to quickly grab your dog in an emergency without scaring them, according to a trainer
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips It's a good idea to prep your dog should an emergency ever happen.
2 reasons why you shouldn’t potty train your cat, according to an expert
By Megan Milstead published
If you’re thinking of potty training your cat, you might want to consider these things first.
Expert reveals 4 reasons why your cat loves to scratch so much
By Megan Milstead published
You might feel frustrated if your cats scratch your furniture, but they have some valid reasons for doing it.
We asked a vet whether oil diffusers are really that toxic to dogs. Here’s what they said
By Megan Milstead published
Essential oils are all the rage, but are they safe to use around our dogs? A vet weighs in
4 things you should never do to your cat, according to an expert
By Megan Milstead published
Here’s what to avoid if you want a happy and healthy relationship with your cat.
Trainer reveals how to walk 2 reactive dogs at the same time (without the chaos)
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips If you’re struggling to walk your reactive dogs together, follow this trainer’s helpful advice.
4 ways to calm your dog during windy and bad weather, according to a behaviorist
By Megan Milstead published
If your dog is scared of storms, these top tips from a behaviorist will come in handy.
Expert shares 3 ways to improve your dog’s focus (and make training so much easier for you)
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips Struggling to grab your dog’s focus during training? A dog behaviorist is here to help you.
Want to try a new dog walk route? Trainer shares 3 tips for doubling it up as a training exercise
By Megan Milstead published
Switching up your dog walk route might cause distractions, but here’s how to conquer it like a pro.
Dog biting your hand for treats? Try this trainer’s one simple solution
By Megan Milstead published
This training tip works a treat on dogs who like to nip.
Anxious dog? Try these 3 confidence-boosting tips from a trainer
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips Take your dog from nervous to confident with these top tips from a dog behavior coach.
Got a high-energy dog? Trainer reveals 5 mistakes you might be making (and what to do instead)
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips It’s easy to make these common mistakes but we’ve got the solutions.
4 reasons why your dog sleeps in ‘bagel’ position, according to a trainer
By Megan Milstead published
Does your dog like to sleep in ‘bagel’ position? A trainer reveals what this really means.
Want to help your nervous dog? Trainer shares one surprising tip that will be a game changer
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips If your dog gets scared whenever you have guests, this is what you should do according to an expert.
This one simple trick will improve your dog’s attention outside, according to an expert
By Megan Milstead published
Training tips Struggling to keep your dog’s attention outside? This trainer's exercise is about to change all of that.
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