Megan Milstead
Megan is a Staff Writer at PetsRadar, covering features, reviews, deals, and buying guides. She has a wealth of experience caring for animals, having grown up with dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs, and more throughout 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 lifestyle website. She also graduated from West Herts College with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Journalism. Before joining the PetsRadar family in 2023, she worked on the editorial team for Harrods Beauty and has spent most of her career writing for lifestyle titles, like Fit&Well, 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

Should I be worried about the deadly-for-dogs parasite found in California? A vet answers
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's tips We asked a vet everything you need to know about this dangerous parasite.

Tuxedo cats: 10 fun facts you need to know
By Kathryn Williams, Megan Milstead last updated
Fun facts Adorable, playful, and oh-so-stylish, here are 10 facts you didn’t know about the tuxedo cat.

Expert reveals the one way you should never greet a dog (and it shocked us!)
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips Even if you mean well, they might find it threatening.

4 ways to make your walk more exciting for your dog, according to an expert
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips Here's how to make walk time even more interesting for your pooch (bonus: it will tire them out too!)

If you’ve got a reactive dog, try this trainer’s simple tip for walk time (it’s super easy!)
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips Is your dog reactive on walks? Here’s how to control them when another dog passes by.

The 7 best cat toys 2025, tried and tested by our feline friends
By Megan Milstead last updated
Tried & Tested Looking for the best cat toys for bored cats? These will keep your kitty mentally and physically stimulated.

5 tips for keeping your pets stress-free this spring, according to a vet
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's tips Transitional seasons are hard for your pet - here's how to keep them happy.

Exhausted by your dog’s reactive behavior? These 3 simple tips from a trainer are here to help
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips Owning a reactive dog is hard work - but these tips will make training a little bit easier.

Is your dog reactive around strangers? Try these 3 simple tips from a trainer
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips If your dog struggles with reactivity, these tips will be game-changing (we didn’t see number three coming).

Trainer shares 6 tips for walking your dog on a long leash (without getting it caught on absolutely everything)
By Megan Milstead published
Trainer's tips Struggling to manage the long leash? Save these tips ahead of your next walk.

Do cats think humans are cats? This is how your cat really sees you, according to an expert
By Megan Milstead published
Behaviorist's guide ‘Do cats think humans are cats?’ is a common question, so we asked an expert what your feline thinks of you.

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
Vet's Guide 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.
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