Mel Plaut is a staff writer covering pets at Wirecutter. They developed a special affinity for animals at an early age, when every stray cat and runaway dog ended up at their family’s doorstep. Their writing has appeared in The New York Times, the New York Daily News, USA Today, HuffPost, NPR’s All Things Considered, and others.
Latest articles
The Best Travel Carrier for Cats and Small Dogs
by Mel Plaut
How to keep your animal companion safe in transit in a car or plane.
The Best Pet Camera
by Mel Plaut and Kaitlyn Wells
A good indoor security cam doubles as a handy pet cam.
The Best Flea and Tick Treatments for Cats and Dogs
by Mel Plaut
Treating your pets for pests isn’t cheap or convenient, but it’s necessary.
How to Buy the Best Dog Food
by Kaitlyn Wells and Mel Plaut
Is the food you’re feeding your pup up to snuff? We’re here to help you find out.
