JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Atlanta, GA I am the owner and founder of JPen Communications, a freelance medical writing business.

Highlights

Featured in numerous articles, presenter at the 2020 American Medical Writers Association Annual Conference

Education

Dr. Pendergrass graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. She then completed a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship in neuroscience at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Experience

As a veterinarian, Dr. Pendergrass combines her veterinary expertise with her passion for pet owner education to write clear, concise, and engaging articles on pet care . Since beginning her medical writing business in 2016, she has written hundreds of articles for clients such as Pet Coach, PetMD, Great Pet Care, and several pet insurance companies. She is an active member of the American Medical Writers Association and the BlackDVM Network.

About

Outside of her writing responsibilities, Dr. Pendergrass loves reading, watching funny TV shows with her husband, and exercising. As a lifelong music lover, she plays the viola in one of Atlanta's local volunteer orchestras.

RECENT ARTICLES:

Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats

The eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) in cats is, well, complex. Rather than being a disease unto itself, the EGC is a collection of skin lesions that affect cats. In this article, we’ll tell you what...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Cat Basics

How To Give Subcutaneous Fluids to a Cat: A Step-By-Step Guide

Like people, cats become dehydrated when they lose more fluids than they can replace. Certain medical conditions in cats can cause Dehydration in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment. For example, with chronic kidney disease,...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Pyometra in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Diagnosis

Pyometra in cats, defined as an infection of the uterus, is nothing to play around with. It is life-threatening and requires immediate and aggressive treatment. Without treatment, cats with pyometra can become extremely ill and...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Your cat is lounging in the windowsill, looking perfectly serene. Then, all of a sudden, she perks up, jumps off the windowsill, and runs screaming through your home. What on earth just happened?! No, your...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Feline Obesity – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Feline obesity is a big problem (pun certainly intended). It’s so big that 30-45% of cats in the United States are obese, defined as 20% above ideal body weight. As a nutritional disease, obesity has...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM