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Kate Barrington

Kate Barrington

Kate Barrington is a writer specializing in pet nutrition and human health and fitness. She is the loving owner of three cats, one dog, and a rabbit who share her home in Pittsburgh, PA. Her love for pets started with her first family dog, a golden retriever named Alexandra.

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