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A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Cynthia Sanz Carstens

location-pin New York, New York

School: The University of Texas at Austin

Expertise: pets, TV, movies & entertainment, crime, British royal family

Cynthia Sanz Carstens

  • Former editorial director at People magazine, overseeing pets, health, crime, human interest, royals, sports, books and politics
  • 2009 recipient of the Country Music Association's Media Recognition Award

Experience

Cynthia is an award-winning journalist and magazine editor with extensive experience covering pets, specifically cats. A former editorial director at People magazine, she oversaw the brand's pets, health, crime, human interest, royals, sports, books and politics verticals. She also served as an executive producer for the hit TV show People Magazine Investigates and created the country music franchise People Country.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin
BA, Journalism

Articles

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Do Cats Sweat? How Cats Cool Off in the Dog Days of Summer, According to Vets

Cats never let you see them sweat. But do cats sweat, and how do they keep their cool when the temperature rises?
Dalmatian licking a watermelon slice held by a person, set against a blurred grassy background.

Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? Here’s What Vets Say

It's one of summer's favorite treats. But is that slice of watermelon safe to share with your dog? We asked the experts.
Pumpkin being painted with a black jack-o'-lantern face, surrounded by Halloween-themed decorations on a table.

The Surprising Reason You Shouldn’t Paint Pumpkins on Halloween

Those eye-catching embellished jack-o'-lanterns can pose an unexpected hazard