Dina Fantegrossi
Dina Fantegrossi is a retired veterinary technician with 18 years of hands-on experience helpings dogs, cats, and exotic pets feel their best. She used her creative skills as an avid reader and hobbyist writer to produce educational materials and manage the social media pages at her veterinary clinic. From there, Dina began freelance writing for sites, such as BarkPost and Cattitude Daily before joining the iHeartDogs team.
Dina currently has two-and-a-half dogs:
- Finch, a senior Poodle mix rescued from a hoarding case in Columbia, SC.
- Kio, a senior Chihuahua rescued as a Hawaiian street dog and brought to SC by his former owner, who sadly passed away, leaving Kio at risk in a kill shelter.
- And Sissy, a rescued backyard breeding dog from rural SC. Sissy is technically Dina’s current foster dog, but she has been with the family for more than two years now!
Expertise: Pets, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Rescue & Rehab
Education:
Coastal Carolina University, BS in Biology & Chemistry
St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Myrtle Beach, SCI
Title: Assistant Editor
Articles by Dina Fantegrossi
5 Red Flag Smells To Look Out For
Your vet can gather a great deal of health information just by sniffing your dog. These 5 conditions come with tell-tale odors vets can smell right away.
Read More Dog FactsIs It Safe To Microchip Your Dog?
Microchips are inexpensive, easy to implant, and highly effective at reuniting owners with their lost pets. But is it safe to microchip your dog?
Read More Dog Safety8 Things Only Dog Parents Understand
Our pups can be downright naughty at times, but dog parents understand that the devotion and unconditional love they offer make it all worthwhile.
Read More Dog Facts5 Signs Your Dog Is Really A Human In Disguise
Do you ever gaze into his eyes and wonder if your dog is really a human in disguise? It turns out our pups are more similar to us than we ever imagined.
Read More Dog Facts6 Things Your Deceased Dog Would Want You To Know
Losing a loving companion is one of the hardest things to endure. Here are 6 heartfelt things your pup would want you to always remember.
Read More Pet Loss10 Dog Health Myths Pet Parents Should Stop Believing
Many misconceptions about canine health have a basis in truth, but don't let a dog health myth prevent you from making the best decisions for your pet.
Read More Dog HealthHospice Care For Dogs: Is It The Right Choice For You & Your Pooch?
Hospice care for dogs offers an alternative to euthanasia and provides physical and emotional comfort to end-of-life patients and their families.
Read More Dog HealthWhat To Do If Your Dog Eats Human Medication
Dogs metabolize drugs differently than we do. While it is not always life-threatening when a dog eats human medication, it should always be treated as such.
Read More Dog Safety
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