Authors & Editors
Alysper Cormanes, DVM
Editor & Veterinarian
Dr. Cormanes is a PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) licensed veterinarian that obtained her DVM from Visayas State University, Baybay, PH. She has 3 years of experience in Canine and Feline practice, focusing on internal medicine and surgery, and is currently an attending veterinarian at the largest private clinic in Tacloban City, PH. Dr. Cormanes has been fact-checking and writing veterinary content forĀ Veterinarians.orgĀ since 2022 and Honest Paws since 2023.
Athena Gaffud, DVM
Editor & Veterinarian
Dr. Athena Gaffud earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of the Philippines Los BaƱos (UPLB) in 2011. She finished in the top 10 in the class and received the Best Undergraduate Thesis in Large Animals award. She became board-certified in the same year. She runs her own veterinary business as a consultant and is a part ofĀ veterinarians.orgĀ andĀ Honest Paws.
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Dr. Freyer
Editor & Veterinarian
Jamie Freyer is a veterinarian with a wide range of experience, from small animal clinical practice to working in industry roles. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Portland and her Doctorate of Medicine from Oregon State University. Her interests include exotic animals (especially rabbits), animal behavior, and genetics. She has two Shetland Sheepdogs named Reggie (F) and Ailean (M), and enjoys participating in dog sports, including conformation, agility, and fast CAT.
Collin Phillips
Content Writer
Collin has spent his life growing up around animals of all kinds, thanks in large part due to his mother's fascination with animals and wildlife conservation. His passion is helping others, including animals, where ever possible.
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