Kinship Veterinary Review Board

We take your pet’s health seriously. That’s why each of our health articles are written or reviewed by veterinary professionals at the top of their field. Here are some of the pros we consult to bring you expert advice on keeping your pet safe and healthy for years to come. 

Dr. Gabrielle Fadl

DVM

After graduating from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fadl returned to the New York area to pursue a one-year rotating internship and has been working in general practice since. Dr. Fadl loves working in the pet space to foster the powerful human-animal bond. She hopes to continually learn and grow to practice the best quality medicine, especially where nutrition and dental care and health are concerned. Her motto is “Keep calm and try to take it as it comes.”

Dr. Lindsey Wendt

DVM, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CCRT

Dr. Lindsey Wendt graduated with honors from UC Davis Veterinary School with a focus in zoological medicine. When her dog, Nala, was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, she found herself in the shoes of a frustrated pet parent. Nala wasn’t responding to traditional Western therapy and Dr. Wendt was suffering from caregiver and compassion fatigue. By combining her medical acumen, intuition, and open-minded nature in exploring integrative treatments that aren’t considered “mainstream,” Dr. Wendt customized Nala’s care to her and guided her body to heal. This experience inspired her to open  Crystal Lotus Vet, where she can provide well-rounded, customized health care to pet parents. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture, physical therapy, and Chinese veterinary food therapy.

Dr. Bartley Harrison

DVM

Dr. Bartley Harrison is a small animal veterinarian based in North Carolina who has practiced emergency medicine since graduating from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. His primary interest areas include pain management, cardiology, the treatment of shock, and the nutritional and health care of young animals. He is a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, and American Medical Writers Association. When he’s not working, he enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, and going on adventures with his dog.

Dr. Alycia Washington

DVM

Dr. Alycia Washington is a small animal emergency veterinarian based in North Carolina. She works as a relief veterinarian and provides services to numerous emergency and specialty hospitals. Dr. Washington is also a children’s book author and freelance writer with a focus on veterinary medicine. She is especially knowledgable on kitten and puppy development stages, namely where early nutritional needs are concerned. She has a special fondness for turtles, honey bees, and penguins — none of which she treats. In her free time, Dr. Washington enjoys travel, good food, and good-enough coffee. 

Dr. Amy Fox

DVM

Dr. Fox is a small animal veterinarian in New York City. A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Fox studied biology in college and then worked as a veterinary nurse before pursuing veterinary school at Cornell University. She has worked in many different settings including shelter medicine, emergency medicine, general practice, and animal cruelty and forensics. As a veterinary expert, she focuses on nutrition and often advises patients on nutritional care for their pets — starting from birth to their senior years. She is also particularly interested in preventative medicine and care for senior pets. Dr. Fox also enjoys writing about veterinary medicine and teaching. In her free time she loves to cook, garden, and go for long runs. 

Dr. Melanie Glass

DVM

Dr. Glass is a veterinarian practicing in New York City, currently working in shelters and private practice. She is particularly passionate about feline medicine, dentistry, surgery, and animal welfare. When not working, she balances training for road races in Central Park, exploring with city with friends, and quality time reading at home with her cats, Christina Crawford, Rosalind Franklin, and Starfish.

Dr. Annette Louviere

DVM

After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Georgia, Dr. Annette Louviere began practicing as a feline-exclusive veterinarian. Now a Veterinary Technical Support Manager at Wisdom Panel, Dr. Louviere uses her expertise in veterinary medicine and biological science to help people gain a deeper understanding of what makes their pets unique so they can provide better care.

Dr. Nell Ostermeier

DVM, CVA, FAAVA

Dr. Ostermeier is a licensed veterinarian. She graduated with her DVM from the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine in 2004, practiced for a few years in Southern California, and eventually moved to Portland, Oregon, where she founded a neighborhood small animal practice with her husband. Her journey into integrative medicine began when she enrolled in the IVAS Acupuncture course and earned her certification to use this amazing healing tool in 2011.

Dr. Ostermeier integrates acupuncture, herbs, and food therapy into her patients’ treatment plans to give them their best chance at living their best life. She has a special interest in supporting senior pets and their people through the challenges that come with aging. She is considered an expert in her field and provides online and in-person education for integrative veterinarians.

Dr. Preston Turano

DVM

Dr. Preston Turano is a licensed veterinarian. He grew up in Southern California and started helping out at his dad’s veterinary practice when he was just 12 years old. He attended the University of Illinois and earned his DVM in 2002. Since that time, Dr. Turano has enjoyed working with all kinds of cats and dogs, of all ages. He enjoys connecting with the people who bring their pets in for visits and has held leadership roles, including practice owner and medical director. He and his wife, who is also a veterinarian, love to travel and to experience the great outdoors.