Author

Sophie Herlihy

About

After an early start in the veterinary industry and as a conservation educator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, Sophie has since been a successful Zookeeper and Conservationist, specializing in native New Zealand species. When she’s not bird watching in native forests or crawling through the underbrush at midnight searching for rare frog species, she can be found with her farmer husband on their sheep and beef station, far from civilization. Alongside them, they have 2 cats, 9 chickens, and 11 dogs (most notably, her sidekick, a black Labrador aptly named Jellybean). Sophie enjoys her writing career as it provides opportunities to help and support pet owners of all kinds to give animals the best welfare possible. The only downside is the long list of strange searches in her internet history!

Articles from Sophie Herlihy

Recent articles

Moisturizing dry skin on dog's paws

Moisturizing dry skin on dog's paws

10 Best Dog Paw Balms & Moisturizers – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

By Sophie

Mar 14, 2024 - 10 min read

Blue-eyed tabby cat

Blue-eyed tabby cat

12 Cat Breeds With Blue Eyes (With Pictures)

By Sophie

Mar 1, 2024 - 6 min read

vibrant life dog shampoo review

vibrant life dog shampoo review

Vibrant Life Dog Shampoo Review 2024 – Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

By Sophie

Jan 4, 2024 - 5 min read

black labrador retriever in the grass

black labrador retriever in the grass

What Were Labs Bred For? Labrador History Explained

By Sophie

Feb 22, 2024 - 4 min read

spot vs embrace

spot vs embrace

Spot vs Embrace Pet Insurance Comparison 2024: Which One’s Best?

By Sophie

Mar 30, 2024 - 6 min read

Dog vomit in the living room on the floor

Dog vomit in the living room on the floor

Why Does My Dog Throw Up in the Morning? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

By Sophie

Mar 20, 2024 - 5 min read

zinnia flowers in the garden

zinnia flowers in the garden

Are Zinnias Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Safety Facts

By Sophie

Feb 19, 2024 - 3 min read

Toyger cat lyig on couch

Toyger cat lyig on couch

6 Common Toyger Cat Health Problems: Vet Approved Treatment & Prevention

By Sophie

Nov 6, 2023 - 6 min read

aggressive Bengal cat

aggressive Bengal cat

20 Interesting Bengal Cat Facts: Appearance, Origin & Traits

By Sophie

Mar 14, 2024 - 7 min read

a cat that feels sick and seems to vomit

a cat that feels sick and seems to vomit

Why Did My Cat Throw Up Yellow Liquid? 7 Vet Reviewed Reasons

By Sophie

Mar 15, 2024 - 6 min read

a cat that feels sick and seems to vomit

a cat that feels sick and seems to vomit

Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Eating? 6 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

By Sophie

Feb 20, 2024 - 4 min read

hungarian vizsla dog poops in the green park

Why Does My Dog Poop Immediately After Eating? 4 Vet Reviewed Reasons

By Sophie

Jan 17, 2024 - 6 min read

wet cat in the bathtub having shower

wet cat in the bathtub having shower

11 Best Cat Shampoos for Shedding – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

By Sophie

Apr 2, 2024 - 10 min read

cat owner cleaning her pet's nose

cat owner cleaning her pet's nose

How to Clean a Cat’s Nose: 7 Vet-Approved Steps

By Sophie

Jan 12, 2024 - 7 min read

Can Cats Eat plum

Can Cats Eat plum

Can Cats Eat Plums? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

By Sophie

Mar 18, 2024 - 5 min read

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