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Expertise

Pet health

Education

Fordham University

Highlights

  • Pet lover

  • Freelance writer with over 10 years of experience

  • Mom of two adopted dogs

I want the best for our furry companions, and that means writing well-researched pet health articles to help them live long and healthy lives.

— Lavanya Sunkara

Experience

Lavanya Sunkara is a writer and animal lover living in the suburbs of New York City. She has been a pet writer for more than a decade and is passionate about animal causes. She focuses on pet welfare, rescue, health, and the veterinary industry. She’s also interested in travel, sustainability, and outdoor adventures. Her work has appeared in major publications such as The New York Times, National Geographic, NBC Petside, BarkPost, Forbes, Great Pet Care, and more. 

Lavanya's been a dog mom for over 10 years and enjoys hiking and planning road-trip adventures with her dogs. Find out more about her at www.nature-traveler.com

Education

Lavanya graduated from Fordham University and attended Golden Gate School of Law.

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