Carol Smeja earned a PhD focusing in the areas psychology and sociology which she applied to understanding the eating dynamics of people. She worked with U.S. and global food companies in both research and marketing programs and assisted U.S. government agencies with efforts to improve health and diet. More recently, she has applied her extensive research and diagnostic training in understanding the eating behavior of our dogs & cats by studying the natural and instinctive behaviors of their ancestral roots. She has conducted comprehensive reviews and integrated information from wildlife specialists, professional research and observational programs. She and her late husband dedicated themselves to developing the first ever feeder, The Original mine Pet Platter, which allows dogs & cats to eat the way they are meant to--naturally. This not only improves their health and wellbeing but also solves all of the common feeding problems caused by bowl feeding. Carol volunteers at zoos to gain further knowledge on dietary needs and feeding habits in addition to improving conservation. She enjoys sharing her knowledge at professional events to help our pets live their best lives.