Hi, I'm Megan Foster
Former veterinary technician, lifelong pet owner, and the person writing every word on Qaliona.
From the clinic floor to the page
I spent more than a decade as a credentialed veterinary technician in busy general-practice and emergency clinics. That means I was the person restraining the wiggly Labrador for a blood draw, coaxing a frightened cat out of the back of a carrier, walking owners through a feeding plan at discharge, and sitting on the floor with families during the hardest goodbyes.
Over those years I answered the same questions thousands of times. Why is my cat throwing up? How much should I feed this puppy? Is pet insurance actually worth it? I started Qaliona so those answers could live somewhere calm and clear, without the rushed exam-room clock ticking and without anyone trying to sell you something you do not need.
- 10+ years of hands-on clinical experience in general and emergency practice
- Trained in animal nursing, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, and client education
- Lifelong owner of dogs and cats, currently sharing my home with two rescues
- Every article reviewed against current guidance from sources like the American Veterinary Medical Association and the ASPCA
What I believe about pet care
Good pet care is rarely about the fanciest product or the trendiest diet. It is about paying attention, acting early, and knowing when something is a normal quirk versus a reason to call your vet. I write the way I used to talk to clients I liked: honestly, warmly, and without jargon. If a cheap solution works as well as an expensive one, I will tell you. If something is genuinely worth the money, I will tell you that too.
How I research and write
I lean on three things for every article: my own clinical and personal experience, current guidance from veterinary organizations and accredited vet schools, and a careful read of the products and methods I recommend. When I review gear, I describe how it performs in real homes with real animals, not just what the box promises. I update articles as guidance changes, because veterinary medicine does not stand still.
An important note on trust
I am a former veterinary technician, not a veterinarian, and nothing here is a substitute for an exam. Everything on Qaliona is general educational information to help you make confident, informed decisions. For any serious or sudden symptom, or anything that worries you, your own veterinarian is always the right call. I would rather you read one of my articles and then phone your vet than skip the call because something online sounded reassuring.
Why "Qaliona"?
It is a made-up word that sounded warm and a little curious, the way a good pet name does. The animals do not care what the site is called. They care that you show up, learn a little, and keep loving them well. That is the whole point of this place.