
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

Obesity in cats: Symptoms, prevention and how to help
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's Guide Obesity can lead to serious health conditions and a reduced lifespan – here’s what you need to know

What to do if you find a baby bird
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's Guide Don’t panic – we’re here to guide you through your next steps

French Bulldog vs. English Bulldog
By Megan Milstead published
Advice A vet reveals the similarities and differences

DIY cat toys
By Vicky Williams, Kathryn Williams last updated
How to Fancy getting creative? These DIY cat toys are super fun to make – and will save you a fortune!

Why does my cat bring me toys and other ‘gifts’?
By Steve Wright last updated
Advice Our vet explains this behavior

Dilute calico cats
By Kathryn Williams, Megan Milstead last updated
Vet's Guide Once seen as good luck by sailors and even believed to have superpowers – a vet reveals all you need to know about this striking cat

5 DIY kitten toys to make at home (fun, easy, and cheap!)
By Kathryn Williams last updated
Just for fun Your cat will have hours of fun with these – and so will you while making them!

The Royal Family’s dogs: Everything you need to know
By Megan Milstead published
Royal Pets Learn all about the Royal Family's dogs through the years

5 reasons why your dog’s recall isn’t working (and what you can do about it)
By Jan Barley published
Behaviorist's guide Are you making these common recall mistakes? Don’t worry – it’s not too late to fix them, and our behaviorist is here to help!

Is my cat sick?
By Jamie Middleton last updated
Vet's Guide Vet reveals 10 signs it’s time to pay them a visit

This GIANT human-sized dog bed went viral - and now it’s under $60 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Megan Milstead published
DEALS Your search for the coziest dog bed is over!

This bird feeder camera identifies 11,000+ different species – and it’s 50% off in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Megan Milstead published
DEALS Save $100 on the Vinguys Bird Feeder with Camera – the perfect gift for bird lovers

I test pet products for a living, and this discount on the Neakasa P2 Pro Grooming Kit is not to be missed
By Megan Milstead published
DEALS Sick of your pet making a mess at home? This grooming kit is the solution – and it’s almost 40% off right now!

Celebrity vet reveals the 3 most shocking cases he’s ever treated (and the one piece of advice every pet parent should know)
By Megan Milstead published
Interview Spoiler alert: it includes a dog who saved his owners from a rattlesnake!

Best automatic cat litter boxes
By Megan Milstead last updated
Tried & Tested Thanks to the best automatic cat litter boxes, you no longer need to scoop their poop daily!

Not a drill! Shark’s Air Purifier is $130 off in the Amazon Big Spring Sale – and it’s going straight in my basket
By Megan Milstead published
DEALS This air purifier will remove pollutants from your home, and with a saving of 39%, it's just too good to pass

This automatic cat litter box changed my life! And it’s now under $200 (not a typo!)
By Megan Milstead published
DEALS I thought this was too good to be true, but it's not! PetPivot's Autoscooper 11 has plummeted to a record-low price

8 signs your cat loves you, according to an expert
By Megan Milstead published
Behaviorist's Guide Curious if your cat loves you back? Here are the signs to look out for

King Charles brings home his first puppy in over three decades
By Megan Milstead published
News The news of the new puppy comes shortly after the Queen adopted a rescue dog named Moley

Best catnip toys we’ve tried and tested
By Megan Milstead last updated
Tried & Tested These are the best catnip toys for a happy, playful cat (according to real pet parents)

Celebrity vet reveals the 4 most common mistakes pet owners make again and again
By Megan Milstead published
Advice From off-leash walks to unsupervised puppy play dates – have you made any of these easy errors?

Should you help a baby bird?
By Megan Milstead published
Vet's Guide Our in-house vet shares her expert advice

How to put a stop to cat play aggression
By David Crookes last updated
How To Want to stop cat play aggression? Our vet has the solution
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