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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Dogs Eat Millet? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Millet? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

As a dog owner, you might want to introduce variety into your pet's diet. That would make you wonder if your dog can eat grains like millet, barley, etc. It's…

Jeff Weishaupt
By Jeff Weishaupt
Can Dogs Eat Jam? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Jam? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Dogs love fresh fruit as much as humans, so it makes sense why we’d want to toss some freshly toasted bread with jam their way. But be careful - jam isn’t a go…

Cassidy Sutton
By Cassidy Sutton
Does Bleach Kill Fleas? Safety & Effectiveness Explained

Does Bleach Kill Fleas? Safety & Effectiveness Explained

Finding a flea on your dog or cat can be stressful and make you feel like there must be fleas hiding everywhere in your house. It’s even worse when you find th…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How Much Exercise Do Weimaraners Need? Vet-Approved Guidance

How Much Exercise Do Weimaraners Need? Vet-Approved Guidance

Weimaraners are among the most high-energy dog breeds you can find. These sleek, stunning silverish-gray dogs are impressively athletic and built for rigorous…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Maltese Pregnancy: Vet Reviewed Signs & Week-by-Week Guide

Maltese Pregnancy: Vet Reviewed Signs & Week-by-Week Guide

Welcoming new puppies into the world can be adorable, but pregnancies can often be confusing and stressful for dog parents. If you own a female Maltese and wan…

Visnja Radosavljevic
By Visnja Radosavljevic
What Age Do Cats Get Arthritis? Vet Reviewed Signs to Look For

What Age Do Cats Get Arthritis? Vet Reviewed Signs to Look For

Like humans, cats can get arthritis as they age. This disease affects a cat’s joints. The pain is typically caused by inflammation and degeneration in the join…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
13 Dog Breeds Prone to Liver Disease: Vet Reviewed Info

13 Dog Breeds Prone to Liver Disease: Vet Reviewed Info

We all want our dogs to be happy and healthy, but some diseases can't be prevented. It’s our job as owners to look out for signs of possible diseases and get o…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Are Human Vitamins Dangerous for Dogs? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Are Human Vitamins Dangerous for Dogs? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

If you’re like many adult Americans, the chances are you take a multivitamin or vitamin supplement. Doctors sometimes caution against it because of the risk of…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Are Baby Wipes Safe for Cats? Everything You Want to Know

Are Baby Wipes Safe for Cats? Everything You Want to Know

Cats are known for being self-reliant creatures that have no problems cleaning themselves. However, sometimes your feline pal might need a little help getting…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson
10 Dog Breeds Prone to Cherry Eye: Vet Reviewed Guide & FAQ

10 Dog Breeds Prone to Cherry Eye: Vet Reviewed Guide & FAQ

Cherry eye takes its name from the pink mass that protrudes from the inner corner of the dog’s eye but is clinically known as a prolapsed nictitating membrane…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove