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Megan Swinney

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Auburn, California
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Covers:  News/ Trending, Outdoor, Travel, Pets, Parenting
Freelance SEO content marketing writer specializing in lifestyle topics including: Pets Parenting Outdoor Travel Real estate nutmegmedia.contently.com

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Megan Swinney has been a purveyor of sharing others' stories since she was a little girl. As an adult, she realized this was something she could make a career of. These days, she spends her time writing news, shopping, and health articles in the pets, parenting, travel, and lifestyle verticals.
When she's not writing, Megan can be found paddle boarding, kayaking, or camping with her family, or attempting to learn line dances with friends.

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These Binoculars Combine the Fun of Being a Kid with the Features You Want as an Adult

These Binoculars Combine the Fun of Being a Kid with the Features You Want as an Adult

The rugged, water- and fog-proof Field Issue 8X32 combine modern tech with the fun of being a kid on any outd…

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Pets Can Finally Beat The Itch With This American-Made Line

Pets Can Finally Beat The Itch With This American-Made Line

Summer brings allergies, bugs, and parasites to your pups skin. Wondercide's new line relieves the itch, whil…

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Run to Costco for this 'Super Durable' Chew Toy Set

Run to Costco for this 'Super Durable' Chew Toy Set

What's better than one dog toy? Three dog toys your pup can chew for hours on end, while helping save the oce…

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Stop Your Pup From Inhaling Meals With This Game Changer

Stop Your Pup From Inhaling Meals With This Game Changer

Looking for ways to slow your pup at mealtime? This slow feeder ensures your pup takes their time.

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"Hamish The Hugging Steer" Loves Cowboy Snuggles

"Hamish The Hugging Steer" Loves Cowboy Snuggles

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The One Subtle Eye Change Vets Say Most Dog Owners Miss Until It’s Too Late Original

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By Megan Swinney Verified
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Our dogs are the most beloved members of our families. They travel with us all over, heading to places like the dog park, wineries, the beach and on road trips. So, of course, we keep a close eye on their health as if they were our own kids. Seeing their sweet faces is the highlight of our days, especially when we get to gaze into their loving eyes, which reflect love right back. But when you notice something else reflecting in their eyes, it can be quite alarming.
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By Megan Swinney Verified
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With summer on the horizon, pet parents are planning road trips, staycations, and beach days where they and their pups can enjoy all the warm weather has to offer. There’s nothing better than enjoying the sand and the surf with your best pup alongside you. But not every destination is pup-friendly. Recently, the list of the top dog-friendly beaches in America was released. Unsurprisingly, the state with the most beaches in the top ten was California.
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Doodles Are a Fashionable Breed, But a Recent Study Reveals a Hidden Behavioral Downside Original

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By Megan Swinney Verified
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Oodles of doodles have come together with every breed imaginable. What started as an endeavor to create a hypoallergenic dog turned into a massive phenomenon mixing every breed imaginable with the low-shedding poodle. Now there are numerous doodle varieties from goldendoodles to shepadoodles and more. While doodle breeders have achieved the desired result of a low-shedding pup, a new study highlights a hidden issue that doesn’t present in their purebred counterparts.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I loved using a typewriter. I had one with a built-in white out.

How is social media changing news?

Social media makes news more accessible to the masses while making accuracy and transparency even more valuable for news organizations.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Typically, I use WordPress, Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and Grammarly to do my job, along with client-specific tools.
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