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

10 Best Dog Paw Balms & Moisturizers – 2023 Reviews & Top Picks

By Sophie

Jan 6, 2023 - 10 min read

Blue-eyed tabby cat

12 Cat Breeds with Blue Eyes (With Pictures)

By Sophie

Apr 24, 2023 - 6 min read

vibrant life dog shampoo review

Vibrant Life Dog Shampoo Review 2023 – Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

By Sophie

Apr 28, 2023 - 6 min read

black labrador retriever in the grass

What Were Labs Bred For? Labrador History Explained

By Sophie

Jan 20, 2023 - 4 min read

spot vs embrace

Spot vs Embrace Pet Insurance Comparison 2023: Which One’s Best?

By Sophie

May 6, 2023 - 6 min read

Dog vomit in the living room on the floor

Why Does My Dog Throw Up in the Morning? 4 Possible Reasons

By Sophie

Jan 20, 2023 - 5 min read

zinnia flowers in the garden

Are Zinnias Poisonous to Cats? Keeping Your Cat Are Safe

By Sophie

Jan 18, 2023 - 3 min read

Toyger cat lyig on couch

Common Toyger Cat Health Problems: How to Prevent and Treat Them

By Sophie

Jan 6, 2023 - 6 min read

aggressive Bengal cat

20 Interesting Bengal Cat Facts You Need to Know!

By Sophie

Jan 20, 2023 - 7 min read

a cat that feels sick and seems to vomit

Why Did My Cat Throw Up Yellow Liquid? 7 Possible Reasons

By Sophie

Jan 19, 2023 - 6 min read

a cat that feels sick and seems to vomit

Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Eating? 6 Possible Reasons

By Sophie

Mar 24, 2023 - 4 min read

hungarian vizsla dog poops in the green park

Why Does My Dog Poop Immediately After Eating? 4 Possible Reasons

By Sophie

Jan 16, 2023 - 6 min read

wet cat in the bathtub having shower

11 Best Cat Shampoos for Shedding – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide (Updated in 2023)

By Sophie

Mar 13, 2023 - 10 min read

cat owner cleaning her pet's nose

How to Clean a Cat’s Nose: 7 Easy Steps

By Sophie

May 26, 2023 - 7 min read

plum pit

Can Cats Eat Plums? What You Need to Know!

By Sophie

Jan 13, 2023 - 5 min read

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