Editorial team
Our Authors & Reviewers
The writers and reviewers behind this publication — veterinarians, chemists, and pet-care editors who research and fact-check every guide.
Amara Bishara
Fact-Checking Editor
MA Science Journalism, Columbia University
Dr. Felix Carrington
Analytical Chemist & Odor Science Contributor
PhD Analytical Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, 2006
Dr. Idris Okafor
Contributing Chemist & Enzyme Science Reviewer
PhD in Biochemistry, University of Manchester, 2008
Kenji Watanabe
Staff Writer, Pet Hygiene
BSc Biology, University of Washington
Dr. Maren Holloway
Editorial Director & Veterinary Reviewer
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Oregon State University, 2011
Dr. Priya Ramanathan
Veterinary Behaviorist & Reviewer
DVM, University of California, Davis, 2014
Solène Marchetti
Senior Pet-Care Editor
BA English Literature, University of Bologna
Tobias Lindqvist
Cleaning Science Researcher
MSc Chemical Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
About our reviewers
Clinically adjacent and chemistry-heavy articles are reviewed by a veterinarian or chemist on our panel before publication. See the methodology for how review works.