
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 (from automatic litter boxes and microchip cat flaps to everything in between!)
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. She is currently completing a course in cat and dog behavior, run by the University of Edinburgh.
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 (like Dr. Woodnutt and Dr. Chandley), and accredited trainers (like Amanda Campion and Jan Barley) 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

Why do cats chase lasers?
By Megan Milstead published
Behaviorist's guide An expert reveals the reason, plus how to play with them safely.

Cat eating too fast? How to help if your cat overeats too quickly
By Chloe Petrylak last updated
Vet's Guide Is your cat eating too fast? Here are 10 ways to slow them down.

Why does my cat scratch the wall?
By Catherine Barnette DVM last updated
Vet's Guide Why does my cat scratch the wall? A vet shares five reasons for this behavior and how to stop it.

We tested the best joint supplements for dogs 2025
By Megan Milstead last updated
Tried & Tested Looking for the best joint supplements for dogs? Here's a round-up of our top picks.

Cat nail clipping: When and how to cut cat nails at home
By Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS last updated
Vet's guide This step-by-step vet’s guide will make cat nail clipping easy.

How much water should my dog drink?
By Kathryn Williams last updated
Guide We answer, ‘How much water should my dog drink?’

We found the 6 best cat trees for cats who love to climb
By Megan Milstead last updated
Tried & Tested These are the best cat trees, recommended by real pet parents.

Dog won’t stop barking? Causes and how to stop excessive barking
By Dr. Diana Hasler BVM&S MRCVS last updated
Vet's guide What to do if your dog won’t stop barking, according to a vet.

How long do cats live? A vet shares five tips to give them a long life
By Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS last updated
Vet's guide We asked a vet, ‘How long do cats live?’ The answer will surprise you.

What is a pet-friendly hotel?
By Megan Milstead published
Guide Wondering, 'What is a pet-friendly hotel?' Here's everything you need to know before your stay.

How long can rabbits go without food? A vet shares the answer
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's guide We asked an expert, 'How long can rabbits go without food? Here's what they recommend.

How to cat-proof your home in 12 easy steps
By Megan Milstead published
How to A complete guide on how to cat-proof your home.

Camping with your cat: what to pack and how to do it safely
By Megan Milstead published
Guide Want to go camping with your cat? Make sure you read these top tips first.

When is it too hot to walk your dog?
By Dr. Diana Hasler BVM&S MRCVS last updated
Vet's guide When is it too hot to walk your dog? We asked an expert to find out.

Eight tips on what to feed birds from your garden
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Advice We explain what to feed birds from your garden (and how to avoid attracting pests).

Want to improve your dog’s behavior? This one simple tip will change everything
By Megan Milstead published
Follow this easy tip to boost your dog's behavior.

Why do dogs lick their paws? 9 explanations and how to treat
By Dr Rebecca MacMillan last updated
Vet's guide Why do dogs lick their paws? An expert vet has the answers.

Do dogs get bored? 5 tips to keep your canine occupied
By Catherine Barnette DVM last updated
Vet's guide Wondering, ‘Do dogs get bored?’ A vet reveals how to keep your pooch entertained.

How to stop a dog from jumping up
By Louise Carey last updated
How to Want to learn how to stop a dog from jumping up? An expert shares four helpful tips, plus why they do it.

We tested the best GPS trackers for pets 2025 for monitoring location and activity
By Megan Milstead last updated
Tried & Tested Ensure your fur friend is safe using one of the best GPS trackers for pets – and have loads of fun with it too!

Healthy weight loss for cats: A vet's guide
By Catherine Barnette DVM last updated
Vet's guide Our vet shares her top tips for promoting weight loss for cats.

This camera lets you talk to your pet from anywhere in the world – and it’s 50% off this Amazon Prime Day
By Megan Milstead published
Deals You won’t believe how cheap the Ring Indoor Camera is for Amazon Prime Day.

How to clean a rabbit cage
By Claire Speight RVN last updated
Vet's guide Our experts share their top tips on how to clean a rabbit cage and how often you need to do it.
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