About David Okafor — Investigative Editor

David Okafor — Investigative Editor

David Okafor leads investigations at Dog Supplement Report, uncovering misleading marketing practices, corporate conflicts of interest, and consumer protection failures in the pet supplement industry.

Professional Background

David brings 12 years of consumer protection journalism to Dog Supplement Report. His investigative work has exposed misleading labeling practices, undisclosed affiliate relationships, and pay-to-play endorsement schemes in the pet health space.

Before founding the investigations desk at DSR, David reported for a major consumer advocacy publication, where his series on supplement marketing deception was nominated for a national journalism award.

Education & Credentials

  • M.A. in Journalism — Columbia University
  • 12 years professional investigative journalism experience
  • Specialization in consumer protection and corporate accountability reporting

Investigative Focus Areas

  • Corporate ownership structures and conflicts of interest
  • Affiliate marketing disclosure compliance
  • Amazon review manipulation and astroturfing
  • Subscription trap and auto-ship practices
  • Veterinary endorsement economics
  • Supply chain transparency and ingredient sourcing

Investigative Methodology

David’s investigations follow rigorous journalistic standards:

  1. Document collection — SEC filings, FDA records, FTC enforcement actions, corporate registries
  2. Source verification — Multiple independent sources for every material claim
  3. Right of reply — Every company named in an investigation is contacted for comment before publication
  4. Legal review — All investigations undergo editorial and legal review

Editorial Standards

Dog Supplement Report maintains strict editorial independence. We do not accept advertising from supplement brands, and our investigations are funded independently. David has no financial relationships with any company covered in our reporting.

Contact

For tips, corrections, or right-of-reply requests: investigations@dogsupplementreport.com

All investigations are fact-checked, legally reviewed, and subject to our right-of-reply policy before publication.