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
When To Neuter 35 Dog Breeds To Avoid Health Risks
When you neuter your dog could affect their risk of developing cancer and joint disease. Find out when to neuter your breed to avoid these problems.
Read More Dog HealthSeparation Anxiety After COVID-19: How Will Your Dog Cope?
Your dog has helped you cope with the stress of self isolation. Here's how you can help them deal with their separation anxiety after COVID-19.
Read More Dog HealthDog Skin Cancer: What Every Owner Should Know
Dog skin cancer can happen to any pooch, but some breeds are more likely to be affected. Find out if your dog is at risk and how to protect them.
Read More Dog HealthCoronavirus (COVID-19): What Pet Parents Need To Know
With all of the uncertainty around COVID-19, we've compiled a list of questions and answers that all pet parents need to stay informed. And calm.
Read More Dog HealthTop 5 Ways Your Dog Reads Your Emotions
Dogs sense our emotions using sight, sound, smell, and a little extra something even science can't explain. No wonder they always know exactly how we feel!
Read More Dog Behavior
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