Meet the Hill’s Pet Care Experts, Authors and Contributors

As advocates for the ethical treatment and wellbeing of all pets, we're dedicated to providing pet parents with the most reliable information to help them be the best pet parents they can be.

That's why we've assembled a world-class team of veterinarians, clinical nutritionists and food scientists to write and review the articles you'll find in our Pet Care Center.

Our goal is to deliver accurate, trustworthy information to help you provide the best possible care for your furry family members.

Have a question? Don’t hesitate to contact us.

Meet the Hill’s Pet Care Experts, Authors and Contributors

As advocates for the ethical treatment and wellbeing of all pets, we're dedicated to providing pet parents with the most reliable information to help them be the best pet parents they can be.

That's why we've assembled a world-class team of veterinarians, clinical nutritionists and food scientists to write and review the articles you'll find in our Pet Care Center.

Our goal is to deliver accurate, trustworthy information to help you provide the best possible care for your furry family members.

Have a question? Don’t hesitate to contact us.

Karen Shenoy, DVM

CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER - HILL'S GLOBAL

Meet Dr. Karen Shenoy, Vice President and Chief Veterinarian for Hill’s Pet Nutrition in EMEA. With a passion for developing future leaders and advancing the veterinary profession, she has held leadership and volunteer roles across multiple veterinary industry organizations.

Becky Mullis, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)

SENIOR MANAGER, SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS, HILL’S PET NUTRITION – EMEA

Meet Dr. Becky Mullis, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs for Hill’s Pet Nutrition in EMEA and a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist. She is passionate about educating veterinarians worldwide on how nutrition can support the health of both healthy pets and those with medical conditions.

Emma Milne, BVSc FRCVS

AUTHOR

Emma Milne, BVSc FRCVS, is a veterinary surgeon and internationally recognized expert in animal welfare and pedigree health. A Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, she has written nine books, advised multiple animal welfare charities, and regularly speaks on ethics and welfare at conferences worldwide, while serving as a long-standing technical advisor and writer for Hill’s.

Aileen Pypers, BSc, BVSc, PGDip

AUTHOR

Aileen Pypers, BSc, BVSc, PGDip, is a South African veterinarian specializing in clinical animal behavior medicine. Through her consultancy, Pets at Play, and collaborations with organizations such as Hill’s Pet Nutrition, she promotes the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of animals and regularly educates the veterinary community on welfare, cooperative care, and the human–animal bond.

Sarah Whitehead, BA(Hons), MSc

AUTHOR

Sarah Whitehead, BA(Hons), MSc, is an animal behaviour specialist and Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist with more than 35 years’ experience. Focused on dogs, cats, and their relationships with their people, she writes, lectures, and mentors internationally and is the author of 26 resources, including the best‑selling Clever Dog.

Amy Shojai, CABC

AUTHOR

Amy Shojai is a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior and a certified animal behavior consultant (cats/dogs). She has been honored with more than 90 writing awards from prestigious institutions like - the Everycat Media Award and Texas VMA Mark Francis Award

Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ

AUTHOR

Sarah Wooten has over 20 years of experience in general practice and specializes in providing veterinary care to cats and dogs. She is USDA certified for inspection and movement of animals, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Dr. Laci Schaible, DMV, MLS, CVJ

AUTHOR

Dr. Laci Schaible is a veterinarian, an entrepreneur, an animal lover, and a pet expert author. She graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine at the age of 23, becoming one of the youngest trained veterinarians in the U.S.

Karen Louis, DVM, MS, cVMA

AUTHOR

Karen Louis has over 20 years of experience working specially for cats and dogs. She is a graduate from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She runs a successful veterinary practice and has featured in the local news three times for her unique practice style.

Jessica Seid, DVM

AUTHOR

Jessica Seid is an emergency veterinarian currently practicing in the New England area with over 15 years of experience in emergency and critical care medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 2008.

Sara Simpson, DVM

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Meet Dr. Sara Simpson, Director of Global Professional Education at Hill's Pet Nutrition. A veterinary expert in pet nutrition & animal health, she ensures our content is scientifically sound.

Kristen Carnagey, PhD, MS

GLOBAL TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, HILL'S PET NUTRITION

Dr. Kristen Carnagey, PhD, specializes in companion animal nutrition at Hill's Pet Nutrition. She translates complex science into actionable advice for vets and pet parents.

Francisco Poblanno Silva, DVM, DVSc

CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER

Meet Dr. Francisco Poblanno Silva, DVM, DVSc, a clinical nutrition expert at Hill's Pet Nutrition. Passionate about advancing pet health through nutrition, he guides vets & pet parents.

Lisa Restine, DVM, DABVP (feline)

ASSOCIATE FELINE PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY AFFAIRS MANAGER

Meet Dr. Lisa Restine, DVM, DABVP (Feline), a board-certified Feline Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition. She educates vets and pet parents on cats improving cat health globally.

Dr. Hein Meyer, DVM, PhD, Dipl-EVCIM-CA

AUTHOR

Hein Meyer is a companion animal veterinarian with ample experience in general practice, academia and business. A graduate of the Utrecht University College of Veterinary Medicine in the Netherlands, specialised in companion animal internal medicine and with a PhD in liver disease, Hein is perfectly suited to advise on a variety of diseases in dogs and cats. He has written numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters and has lectured on a variety of internal medicine topics across the globe. Hein's current passion is the digital transformation of the veterinary profession and the many advantages this can bring to pets and pet parents, let alone the positive effects it can have on alleviating some of the stress the veterinary profession is going through.

Jean Marie Bauhaus

AUTHOR

Jean Marie Bauhaus is a freelance content writer who has been writing in the pet health and lifestyle space since 2014. Her clients have included brands like Hill’s Pet, American Kennel Club, Chewy and more. She also writes novels and is currently working on a romance series for dog lovers under a pen name. She lives, writes and homesteads in the Ozarks with her husband of 15 years and their dogs.

Christine Brovelli-O'Brien

AUTHOR

Christine Brovelli-O’Brien holds a Ph.D. in English and is a former educator. As a professional member of the Cat Writers’ Association, Christine uses her extensive writing experience to explore the fun and fascinating world of pet ownership. Her work has been honored by the CWA with Muse Medallions and Certificates of Excellence in Writing. Some of her favorite non-pet topics to explore include education, literature, lifestyle and neuroscience. When she’s not researching the intricacies of pet health and behavior, she’s busy mothering one human child and four pets.

Angela Tague

AUTHOR

Angela Tague is a pet mom and writer in the Midwest. Growing up on a rural Iowa farm, she befriended all kinds of animals. Over the years she’s cared for a ball python, leopard gecko, pot-bellied pigs, horses, cockatiels and countless other pets including cats and dogs. Before writing became her full-time career, Angela’s passion for pets led her to work in management for Petco where she expanded her knowledge of the world of pets. When she’s not exploring nature trails with her dog, Angela’s writing for petcare brands including Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Kaytee, Purina, Zilla, Aqueon, Petco and Big Heart Pet.

Erin Ollila

AUTHOR

Erin Ollila is a pet enthusiast who believes in the power of words and how a message can inform — and even transform — its intended audience. She helps big brands and small businesses marry strategy, storytelling, and SEO. And one of her favorite subjects to write about is animals. Erin's written hundreds of articles about the health and behavior of dogs and cats, and believes there will always be more to learn about our furry friends. When she's not writing, you can find her indulging in her favorite ice cream or attending her children's sports games and creative activities. Erin graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and lives in Southeastern MA with her family.

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