A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Dawn Weinberger

location-pin Portland, Oregon

School: Western Washington University

Expertise: pets, home, beauty & fashion

Dawn Weinberger

  • Published in Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, Family Handyman, Tufts Your Dog and many others
  • Member, American Society of Journalists and Authors

Experience

Dawn is a longtime journalist who writes most often about pets for Reader's Digest. She's contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur and Family Handyman. As the owner of a senior cat, Dawn knows the importance of trustworthy veterinary information and strives to deliver the most accurate and up-to-date pet-care information available.

Education

Western Washington University
BA, Journalism

Articles

73 Thoughtful Gifts for Dads That Show How Much You Love Him

From the practical to the just for fun, our list of gifts for dads will help you find the perfect thing for every occasion—even for the guys who are impossible to shop for.

6 Things Plumbers Always Do in Their Own Homes

Plumbers say keeping up on a few basic tasks and best practices is the secret to a well-maintained, fully-functioning home plumbing system.

Can I Give My Dog Ibuprofen?

Your dog has a sprain. Or a strain. Or a broken bone. Pain relief is needed ASAP, and your bottle of Advil is in reach. Is it safe to give him a pill or two? Or will it lead to problems that make the minor injury seem like NBD?