Melissa Sanger

Melissa Sanger

Melissa shares her life with three beautiful daughters, three dogs, and two cats. She is a licensed veterinary technician and worked at The Humane Society of Livingston County for 18 years, advocating for animals and those who care for them. After graduating from Wayne State University in Detroit with a degree in English, Melissa joined PETA as a staff writer. She spends her free time learning about natural ways to protect honeybees, driving around town in her Jeep, and creating new vegan recipes.

Ask a Vet Tech: What to Do if Your Cat Has a UTI 
Brown and white cat looking off in the distance
Animal Companions
Ask a Vet Tech: What to Do if Your Cat Has a UTI 

A veterinary technician explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of a urinary tract infection in cats and how to provide the best care.

A Vet Tech Guide on How to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean and Healthy
Animal Companions
A Vet Tech Guide on How to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean and Healthy

National Pet Dental Health Month is a great time to learn how to keep dogs’ teeth healthy. Check out our tips on brushing, treats, cleanings, and more.

How to Tell if Your Dog Has an Ear Infection and Prevent Problems in Wet Weather
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Animal Companions
How to Tell if Your Dog Has an Ear Infection and Prevent Problems in Wet Weather

Learn how to tell if your dog has an ear infection and why extra precautions are necessary in wet weather.

What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Corncob
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Animal Companions
What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Corncob

A vet tech offers advice about what you should do if your dog eats a corncob.

PETA’s Ultimate Guide to a Vegan Halloween
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Entertainment
PETA’s Ultimate Guide to a Vegan Halloween

These vegan Halloween activities—from visiting a pumpkin patch to cooking up tasty treats—are just what you need for a scaretacular season.

How These People Kept Their Animals Safe Amid Hurricane Milton
Collage of horses and chickens riding out Hurricane Milton in guardians' houses
How These People Kept Their Animals Safe Amid Hurricane Milton

These dedicated guardians took measures to safeguard animals during Hurricane Milton. Read their stories, and learn how to keep your animals safe in a disaster.

Why Leaving Leaves in Your Yard Helps Animals Thrive
A black and white dog in a harness standing in an autumn landscape
Humane Home
Why Leaving Leaves in Your Yard Helps Animals Thrive

Learn why leaving the leaves in your yard is better for wildlife and the environment.

Cyanobacteria and Canines: Understanding the Risks of Blue-Green Algae to Dogs
Wet yellow dog in a harness
Animal Companions
Cyanobacteria and Canines: Understanding the Risks of Blue-Green Algae to Dogs

Learn about toxic blue-green algae and how to keep your animal companions safe.

Must-Try Vegan Oxtail Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Soul
orchids & sweet tea vegan jamaican oxtail
Food
Must-Try Vegan Oxtail Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Soul

These recipes—whether you use jackfruit, tofu, mushrooms, or Voxtail (aka “vegan oxtail”)—are sure to warm your heart and soul.

‘Treat’ Your Dog to These Vegan Biscuits and Cakes
Cute light brown mixed breed dog lying amidst wild bluebonnets
Animal Companions
‘Treat’ Your Dog to These Vegan Biscuits and Cakes

Indulge your animal companions with vegan dog treats from compassionate bakeries. Delicious and nutritious options celebrate animal rights while treating dogs right.

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No Bones About It! Sweet Reasons to Switch to Coconut Sugar
Animal Companions
No Bones About It! Sweet Reasons to Switch to Coconut Sugar

What if you could get more vitamins and nutrients without the fancy diets or supplements? Coconut sugar just may be the answer.

Vet Tech Shaken by PETA’s Investigation
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Vet Tech Shaken by PETA’s Investigation

As a licensed veterinary technician, I took an oath to help animals. What I didn’t know about animal blood “donors” compromised that oath.

Deception Through the Amber Lens of a Fish-Oil Capsule
fish oil capsules
Food
Deception Through the Amber Lens of a Fish-Oil Capsule

A lot of health claims are made about fish-oil supplements, but are they true? Learn the facts and the best way to get healthy omega-3s.

PETA’s Undercover Video Shows Dogs Force-Fed OxyContin, the Drug Featured in the Netflix Hit ‘Painkiller’
Close up of beagle's face. Their head is resting on their paws
PETA’s Undercover Video Shows Dogs Force-Fed OxyContin, the Drug Featured in the Netflix Hit ‘Painkiller’

Matthew Broderick and Uzo Aduba expose human opioid addiction in the U.S., while PETA exposes opioid testing on beagles.

An Open Letter to the Frog I Dissected in High School
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An Open Letter to the Frog I Dissected in High School

The ethical implications of dissecting once-living beings can’t be ignored. One former student offers a heartfelt apology and talks about the important lesson that she learned.

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