Hi, I’m Cady — the person behind The Pet Geek

I’m Cady, a dog mom to a Corgi named Poopy, and the founder of The Pet Geek.

Like many pet parents, I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit researching dog food ingredients, comparing pet products, reading about health questions, and trying to figure out which advice online is actually worth trusting.

And that’s how The Pet Geek started.

I wanted a place where pet owners could find practical, research-based pet care advice without having to sort through endless marketing claims, recycled articles, and conflicting information.

Poopy is a big part of the reason this site feels personal to me. Being a dog mom has taught me that caring for a pet isn’t just about knowing the basics. It’s about making dozens of small decisions every day — what to feed them, which products are actually useful, how to make them more comfortable, and when something that seems minor might need professional attention.

The Pet Geek is where I share what I learn along the way.

Why I Started The Pet Geek

There is no shortage of pet information online.

The problem is figuring out which information deserves your trust.

One website recommends one product. Another recommends something completely different. Some articles repeat the same advice without explaining where it came from, while product reviews sometimes tell you very little about how the product was actually evaluated.

I wanted to do things differently.

The goal of The Pet Geek is simple: research first, explain clearly, and help pet owners make more informed decisions.

I don’t believe pet parents need more marketing language. They need useful information they can actually understand and apply to everyday life with their pets.

What You’ll Find on The Pet Geek

The Pet Geek covers practical topics across different parts of pet ownership, with a strong focus on dogs.

You’ll find guides about:

Dog care — nutrition, health, grooming, behavior, and everyday care
Pet products — how to compare products based on features that actually matter
Pet 101 — practical guides for common questions and situations pet owners face
Cat care — helpful information for cat owners, too
Pet ownership — the everyday decisions, costs, and responsibilities that come with caring for a pet

Whether you’re choosing a new dog crate, figuring out how to make your pet more comfortable during recovery, or simply trying to understand whether a particular food or product makes sense for your dog, the goal is to give you information that helps you move forward.

How I Research Pet Care Information

I’m a dog owner, not a veterinarian. The Pet Geek does not replace professional veterinary care.

For that reason, I try to be clear about the difference between personal experience, general research, and professional veterinary guidance.

When researching an article, I look beyond a single source. Depending on the topic, that may include veterinary resources, scientific literature, reputable animal-health organizations, product specifications, manufacturer information, and real-world experiences from pet owners.

For product guides, I pay attention to details that can easily get overlooked, such as:

Materials and construction
Size and dimensions
Safety features
Durability
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Portability
What type of dog or household the product is actually suited for

For health-related topics, I focus on reliable sources and make it clear when a situation calls for professional veterinary advice.

My goal isn’t to make every answer sound complicated. It’s to make the research easier for you to understand and use.

Real Experience Matters

Research is important, but pet ownership is also about real life.

A product can look great on a product page and still be inconvenient in a real home. A feeding routine that sounds simple on paper may not work for every dog. And sometimes the most useful information comes from paying attention to what actually happens when you live with a pet every day.

That’s where my experience with Poopy comes in.

Living with a Corgi means I’ve had plenty of opportunities to learn that what works in theory isn’t always what works for your individual dog.

Whenever I share a personal experience, I aim to make that distinction clear. My experience with Poopy is just that — one dog’s experience, not a universal rule for every pet.

How We Choose Pet Products

Some of the content on The Pet Geek includes product recommendations.

I don’t believe there is one perfect product for every dog or every household. Instead, I look at why a product might be useful, who it’s suitable for, and what limitations you should know before buying it.

For example, when comparing a collapsible dog crate, the decision shouldn’t come down to a star rating alone. Size, interior space, frame strength, ventilation, locking mechanisms, portability, and ease of storage can all matter depending on the dog and how the crate will be used.

When I haven’t personally tested a product, I won’t present it as a hands-on experience.

That distinction matters.

Transparency Matters

The Pet Geek is supported in part by affiliate links.

This means that when you purchase something through certain links on the site, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate commissions help support the website and allow me to continue creating free content.

They do not change the goal of the site: to help you make a more informed decision for your pet.

When I recommend a product, the focus is on its features, suitability, practical use, and the needs it is designed to address — not simply on whether it has an affiliate program.

You can read the full Affiliate Disclosure for more information.

I Keep the Content Updated

Pet care isn’t static.

Products are discontinued. Ingredients and formulations change. New research becomes available. Recommendations can also change as our understanding of animal health develops.

That’s why updating old content is part of running The Pet Geek.

When an article covers products, I check whether the products and specifications are still relevant. For health and nutrition topics, I also revisit important information when new evidence or guidance becomes available.

If you notice something that needs correcting, please let me know. Accuracy is more important than pretending an article can never be wrong.

Meet Poopy

The Corgi Behind The Pet Geek

And, of course, I can’t finish this page without introducing the most important member of The Pet Geek family.

Poopy — Corgi, professional food tester, occasional troublemaker, and my favorite research assistant.

He doesn’t actually read the research, obviously.

But he has a way of reminding me why all of this matters.

Behind every search for the right dog food, crate, bed, bowl, supplement, or health information is someone who simply wants to take good care of their pet.

That’s who I created The Pet Geek for.

Cady & Poopy 🐾

Have a Question or Something to Add?

Pet ownership is full of questions, and I don’t expect one website to have every answer.

If you spot something that needs correcting, have a product you’d like us to look into, or simply want to say hello, I’d love to hear from you.