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Dr. Lorna Whittemore, MRCVS (Vet)

Senior Veterinarian Editor (MRCVS)

Experience

20+ years of veterinary experience

Location

Graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland

About

Originally from Scotland, Lorna is a vet now based in Cape Town, South Africa. She loves to travel and has lived, studied, and worked on three continents. Lorna thoroughly enjoys fact-checking, researching, and editing for the Hepper veterinary editorial team and truly feels that she has the best job in the world!

Education

Dr. Whittemore graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

Experience

Lorna has over 20 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, in both the charity and private sectors, and has a further qualification in feline medicine.

Articles from Senior Veterinarian Editor (MRCVS)

cat sitting near pee spot on the couch
Vet approved by Dr. Lorna

Why Does Cat Pee Smell Like Ammonia? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons

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Vet approved by Dr. Lorna

Does Cayenne Pepper Keep Cats Away? Vet Approved Advice

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Vet approved by Dr. Lorna

When Can Puppies Start Eating Puppy Food? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice

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