Write for Us Pets: Submit a Guest Post to OrbitArticles
OrbitArticles Pets blog is read by devoted dog owners, cat enthusiasts, exotic pet keepers, and animal lovers who want trustworthy, experience-backed guidance, not generic advice they could find anywhere. If you have real knowledge about animal care, pet health, training, or wildlife, this is your platform.
We accept original guest contributions from veterinarians, certified animal trainers, experienced pet owners, and knowledgeable writers who can bring genuine depth to one of our most engaged content categories. There is no submission fee. You earn a published byline, an editorial backlink within the article body, and a second link in your author bio.
This is the Pets niche page. We also publish in Finance and Digital Marketing. Visit our main Write for Us page to see all three categories.
Who We Want to Hear From
You do not need a veterinary degree to contribute. You do need demonstrable knowledge and a genuine care for the accuracy of what you write. Our strongest contributors come from one of the following backgrounds:
- Veterinarians and veterinary nurses: Clinical insight into pet health, disease prevention, and what owners genuinely need to know before and after a vet visit.
- Certified animal trainers and behaviourists: Practical, method-backed guidance on training, socialisation, fear response, and behaviour modification.
- Experienced pet owners with deep niche knowledge: A rescue volunteer who has fostered 50 dogs, a tortoise keeper with fifteen years of experience, or a cat behaviourist who runs a community forum. Lived expertise counts.
- Pet journalists and specialist writers: Writers with a documented track record of accurate, research-led pet content and published bylines we can review.
If you are unsure whether your background qualifies, send a short pitch. We review every submission on the quality of the content, not the credentials listed in the bio.
Topics We Accept
Our Pets category covers dogs, cats, small animals, exotics, pet health, and the practical realities of everyday pet ownership. The table below maps our five sub-niches and the types of articles we actively want to publish.
Sub-Niche | Topics We Actively Welcome |
|---|---|
Dog Care and Training | Obedience and behaviour training, puppy care, breed guides, nutrition and diet, common health conditions, senior dog care |
Cat Care and Behaviour | Behaviour and body language, indoor cat enrichment, nutrition, health and grooming, kitten guides, multi-cat households |
Small Pets and Exotics | Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, birds, fish and aquariums — care guides, housing, diet, and health |
Pet Health and Wellness | Recognising signs of illness, preventative care, mental health and enrichment, pet insurance, senior pet support |
Pet Lifestyle and Ownership | Travelling with pets, pet-proofing homes, adopting vs. buying, ownership routines, honest product reviews |
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. If your topic fits the Pets category and serves a genuine reader need, pitch it.
The Kinds of Articles That Perform Best on Our Platform
Our highest-performing Pets articles share a common characteristic: they answer a specific question that a real pet owner is actively searching for, with enough depth and accuracy to be genuinely useful rather than just findable. Here are the formats that consistently work:
- Safety and toxicity guides: “Is [plant/food/substance] toxic to dogs or cats?” articles that give pet owners clear, accurate, immediately actionable information. These address urgent real-world situations and attract sustained search traffic.
- Breed-specific care and behaviour guides: Detailed, honest assessments of a specific breed’s temperament, exercise requirements, health predispositions, and suitability for different living situations.
- Symptom and illness recognition guides: “Signs of [condition] in [animal]” articles that help owners recognise when something is wrong and what to do about it, always including when to seek veterinary care.
- Nutrition and feeding guides: Practical, evidence-informed content on what to feed, what to avoid, how much, and how to evaluate pet food labels and marketing claims.
- Training how-to guides: Step-by-step training guides written by people who have actually trained the behaviour they are describing, not theoretical overviews of training theory.
What We Do Not Accept
We Do Not Accept | Why |
|---|---|
AI-generated content without genuine expert input | Our readers are devoted pet owners who can identify generic content. We check all submissions. |
Medically inaccurate pet health claims | Incorrect health information can harm animals. All medical content must be accurate and where relevant, caveated with advice to consult a veterinarian. |
Promotional or advertorial pieces | Content that exists primarily to promote a brand, product, or service rather than to help the reader will be declined. |
Previously published content | All submissions must be original and unpublished. We run Copyscape checks on every submission. |
Thin, vague, or generic advice | “Feed your dog a balanced diet” is not a publishable article. Bring specific, actionable guidance that a pet owner can act on today. |
Content Standards
These standards apply to all Pets submissions. Please review them before writing your article.
Accuracy and Sourcing
- Factual claims must be accurate. Pet health content in particular must reflect current veterinary understanding. If a claim is contested or evolving, note it as such rather than stating it as settled fact.
- Cite credible sources where relevant. Links to veterinary institutions, peer-reviewed research, or recognised animal welfare organisations strengthen your article and help our readers.
- Include a veterinary disclaimer where appropriate. Any article covering health symptoms, medications, or medical conditions should include a note directing readers to consult a veterinarian for their specific animal’s situation.
Length and Format
- Minimum 1,000 words. Most published Pets articles on OrbitArticles run between 1,200 and 2,500 words. In-depth guides and breed profiles at 3,000 words or more are welcome when the topic warrants the depth.
- Use H2 and H3 headings to structure the article clearly. Pet owners frequently scan articles looking for the specific answer to their question. Good heading structure makes your expertise accessible.
- Short paragraphs. Two to four sentences per paragraph. Our audience reads on mobile as often as desktop.
- Practical takeaways. End key sections with a specific, actionable point the reader can apply. Avoid vague conclusions like “every pet is different” without explaining what that means in practice.
Originality
- 100% original. Your article must not be published elsewhere. We run Copyscape checks on all submissions. Repurposed content from your own previously published work is not accepted.
- Human-written. AI-generated drafts without meaningful expert editing and original first-hand insight will be declined. We can tell the difference.
Link Policy
- One contextual backlink in the article body. This link must point to a relevant page on your website and must add genuine value to the reader in context. A link to a page about dog nutrition makes sense inside a dog food article. A link to your homepage does not.
- One link in your author bio. This may point to your website, LinkedIn profile, or professional social media account.
- External links to credible sources are encouraged. Veterinary institutions, animal welfare organisations, peer-reviewed research, and government animal health resources all strengthen your article.
- No affiliate links, sponsored links, or links to low-quality sites. Any affiliate relationships or commercial interests must be disclosed. Undisclosed commercial links will result in the submission being declined.
- No links to competitor platforms. Links to platforms or services that conflict with OrbitArticles’ core offerings will not be approved.
How to Format Your Submission
To speed up our editorial review, please include all of the following with your submission:
- Your completed article as a Google Doc (with editing access enabled) or a Word document
- A meta title (50 to 60 characters) and meta description (130 to 160 characters)
- Your suggested URL slug (e.g., are-hydrangeas-toxic-to-dogs)
- At least one relevant image with descriptive alt text (royalty-free or your own original image)
- An author bio of 40 to 80 words including your name, professional background, and your website or LinkedIn link
How to Submit
We accept contributions two ways. Choose whichever suits your working style.
Option 1: Submit a Completed Article
Send your finished article, formatted as described above, to:
info@orbitarticles.com
Subject line format: Guest Post Submission — Pets — [Your Article Title]
Example: Guest Post Submission — Pets — Signs of Bloat in Dogs: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Option 2: Pitch First
If you would like editorial feedback before writing the full piece, send a short pitch to the same email address. Your pitch should include:
- Your proposed headline
- A three to five bullet outline of the article’s key points
- Your name, a brief bio, and links to two or three examples of your previously published work
We respond to pitches within five business days. If your topic is a fit, we will confirm and you can proceed to draft the full article.
What Happens After You Submit
- Initial review (1 to 3 business days): We confirm receipt and check your submission for topic fit, originality, and minimum quality standards.
- Editorial review (up to 7 business days): Our editorial team reviews the article in full. We may request revisions for accuracy, depth, formatting, or SEO alignment. We will give you clear, specific revision notes rather than a generic rejection.
- Publication: Once approved, your article is scheduled and published. We send you the live URL when it goes live.
- Promotion: Published articles are shared across our content channels. Strong-performing Pets articles are featured in our resource roundups and newsletters.
What a Strong Pets Submission Looks Like
To give you a concrete sense of the standard we publish to, here are the characteristics of articles we accept versus those we decline:
Strong submission: “Signs of Bloat in Dogs: A Vet’s Guide to Recognising GDV Before It’s Too Late” — A 1,800-word article by a practicing veterinarian that explains the clinical signs of gastric dilatation-volvulus in plain language, walks through the timeline of symptom progression, explains why this is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate veterinary attention, and names the large and giant breeds most at risk. Sources cited to veterinary medical literature. Includes a clear disclaimer to seek emergency care.
Declined submission: “Top 10 Signs Your Dog Is Happy” — A 900-word listicle with generic observations (tail wagging, eating well, playing) that any dog owner already knows, no specific sourcing, no actionable guidance, and a promotional link to a pet product brand in paragraph three.
Ready to Contribute?
If you have expertise in dog care, cat behaviour, exotic animals, pet health, or any aspect of responsible pet ownership, we want to hear from you. Our Pets audience is engaged, knowledgeable, and looking for content that respects their intelligence and their genuine commitment to their animals.
Send your submission or pitch to info@orbitarticles.com with the subject line: Guest Post Submission — Pets — [Your Article Title]
Questions before submitting? Review our main Write for Us page or reach out to info@orbitarticles.com and we will get back to you within five business days.