Rachel Cooper
Senior Pet Editor, PetPalHQ
Former veterinary technician · 10+ years reviewing pet products
About Rachel
Rachel Cooper joined PetPalHQ as Senior Pet Editor after nearly a decade working as a licensed veterinary technician in small animal practices across the Pacific Northwest. She's spent the last 10+ years translating her clinical experience into practical product guidance that helps pet owners navigate an overwhelming marketplace.
Rachel has personally tested and reviewed over 200 pet products — from no-pull harnesses to automatic feeders to orthopedic dog beds. Her reviews combine real-world testing with veterinary knowledge to surface issues that standard consumer reviews often miss, like harness fit problems that cause joint stress or feeder designs that can cause portion inconsistency.
Expertise
- Dog training equipment and behavioral aids
- Feline enrichment and automatic feeding systems
- Pet nutrition labels and ingredient analysis
- Small animal housing and environmental enrichment
- Travel safety for cats and dogs
- Senior pet care products and mobility aids
Background
Rachel holds a degree in Veterinary Technology and is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). She lives in Portland, Oregon, with two dogs (a Border Collie mix named Scout and a rescue Greyhound named Beau) and a tabby cat named Fig.
Editorial Standards
Rachel's reviews follow PetPalHQ's strict editorial guidelines: no pay-to-play placements, no inflated ratings for affiliate products, and all recommendations updated when better products emerge. Read more about our methodology and approach.
Contact
Rachel can be reached at rachel@petpalhq.com for product submissions, corrections, or media inquiries.