Gal ChivvisDr. Gal Chivvis began her writing journey after the birth of her first child, when she felt a strong desire to contribute to the magic of storytelling by creating a children's book. The idea felt impossible at the time, but years later she found a wa to blend her love of narrative with her veterinary background, and her author path took shape from there.An internship-trained emergency veterinarian with nearly 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chivvis bridges veterinary medicine, education, and storytelling. She is the author of The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies, recipient of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the 2025 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal, as well as The Cat Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies. These practical guides are designed to help pet owners recognize urgent concerns, respond appropriately, and communicate effectively with their veterinary team.She is also the creator of the Critter Care Crew children's series, including What's Wrong with Tom?, its Coloring and Activity Companion Book, and What Did Libby Do?. Her children's stories weave imagination, empathy, and age-appropriate health education to help young readers better understand pets and the veterinary experience. In addition, she has developed educational coloring books for children, teens, and adults, as well as The Ultimate Dog and Cat Activity Book for Kids Ages 5-7.Dr. Chivvis is the founder of CritterCareCollective.com, an educational platform dedicated to making accurate, veterinarian-approved pet care information clear and accessible. She believes in transparency, growth through trial and error, and making veterinary knowledge approachable for families. Between emergency practice, homeschooling, writing, and family life, she embraces both the structure and the beautiful unpredictability that come with building something meaningful. Read More Read Less