DGH A is always on the lookout for passionate writers, vets, trainers, groomers, and pet parents who have something genuinely useful to share with our community. If you’ve ever wanted your byline in front of [X,000+] monthly readers who care deeply about their dogs, cats, pet birds, reptiles, fish, and small mammals you’re in the right place.
Why Contribute?
- Reach a real audience. Our readers are engaged pet owners actively searching for advice they can use today.
- Get a do-follow backlink to your website, business, or social profile from your author bio.
- Build authority. Whether you’re a vet, certified trainer, behaviorist, or experienced hobbyist, a published byline strengthens your credibility.
- Permanent placement. Your post stays live on our site indefinitely (unless content becomes outdated and needs revision).
- Promotion across our channels Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and our weekly newsletter.
Topics We Accept
We publish content across these categories:
- Dog care, training, behavior, and breeds
- Cat care, behavior, and lifestyle
- Pet nutrition and feeding (including raw, fresh, and prescription diets)
- Pet health, first aid, and preventative veterinary care
- Grooming and hygiene
- Small pets rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets
- Birds budgies, parrots, finches, and exotic species
- Reptiles, amphibians, and aquariums
- Pet adoption, rescue stories, and shelter advocacy
- Pet-friendly travel, hotels, and gear reviews
- DIY pet projects (toys, beds, enclosures)
- Multi-pet households and introducing new animals
- Senior pet care and end-of-life support
If your topic doesn’t fit neatly into one of these but feels right for our audience, pitch it anyway.
What We Don’t Accept
- AI-generated or spun content (we use detection tools)
- Articles previously published anywhere including your own blog
- Promotional pieces thinly disguised as articles
- Content advocating for unsafe practices (harsh training methods, dangerous DIY medication, unsuitable diets)
- Breed-specific content that promotes harmful stereotypes
- Anything endorsing puppy mills, backyard breeding, or unethical sourcing
- Cannabis, CBD, or supplement claims without veterinary citations
- Listicles padded with generic filler
Content Guidelines
Length: 1,200–2,500 words. Anything shorter rarely covers a topic in enough depth anything longer needs a strong reason.
Originality: 100% original. We run every submission through plagiarism and AI-content checks.
Tone: Warm, knowledgeable, and practical. Write like you’re talking to a friend who just got their first puppy not like you’re giving a lecture.
Structure:
- A clear, specific headline (no clickbait)
- A short intro that promises a real takeaway
- Subheadings every 250–300 words
- Short paragraphs (2–4 sentences max)
- Bullet points and numbered lists where they help
- A conclusion that summarizes or gives a clear next step
Sources: Any health, nutrition, or behavior claim must cite a reputable source peer-reviewed studies, established veterinary organizations (AVMA, RSPCA, AAHA, WSAVA), or recognized experts. Hyperlink inline.
Images: Include at least 2–3 high-quality images you have the rights to use (your own, royalty-free with proof of license, or properly credited Creative Commons). Provide alt text for each.
SEO basics:
- One primary keyword, used naturally
- A meta description under 160 characters
- A suggested URL slug
- 1-2 internal link suggestions to existing posts on our site (browse our archive first)
Author Bio
Include a 2–3 sentence bio with one link (your site, a specific landing page, or one social profile). We allow one do-follow link in the bio. We don’t allow affiliate or referral links anywhere in the post itself.
How to Submit
Email your pitch or completed draft to [dghaofficial@gmail.com] with the subject line: “Guest Post Pitch – [Topic]”
Include:
- A brief intro about you and any relevant credentials.
- 2–3 headline ideas OR your full draft as a Google Doc (with comment access).
- Links to 1–2 writing samples (if you’re new to us).
We prefer pitches before drafts, but we’ll happily review a finished piece if you’ve already written it.
What Happens Next
- We respond within 2-3 business days.
- If accepted, we’ll send light edits for clarity, SEO, and house style. Major rewrites get returned with notes.
- Published posts go live within 2–4 weeks of final approval.
- We reserve the right to make minor edits to headlines, formatting, and metadata without re-approval.
Looking forward to reading what you’ve got.