Dr. Anika Sharma

Dr. Anika Sharma bridges the gap between veterinary medicine and financial literacy. With a DVM from Cornell University and an MBA from Wharton, she brings a unique perspective to pet ownership economics that few can match.

After a decade in clinical veterinary practice, Dr. Sharma noticed a troubling pattern: families surrendering beloved pets because they hadn't anticipated the true costs of care. This inspired her transition to research, where she now develops financial models and cost projections for pet ownership.

Her work has been cited by major pet insurance companies, animal welfare organizations, and financial planning publications. She believes that transparent, data-driven cost information empowers prospective pet owners to make informed decisions—and ultimately reduces pet surrenders.

Dr. Sharma lives in Boston with her husband, two children, and a 14-year-old rescue Beagle named Winston who has personally validated many of her senior pet care cost projections.