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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Dogs Eat Acai Berries? Vet Reviewed Risks & Tips

Can Dogs Eat Acai Berries? Vet Reviewed Risks & Tips

As a pet parent, it is important to provide your fur babies with foods that give them balanced nutrition and help them lead healthy lives. There are always new…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
Can Dogs Eat Swiss Chard? Vet Approved Facts & Tips

Can Dogs Eat Swiss Chard? Vet Approved Facts & Tips

Although Swiss chard isn’t as popular as other vegetables such as pumpkin and kale, it’s full of nutrients, versatile, and has a mild taste. It’s a great addit…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
Is a Vizsla Hypoallergenic? Vet Approved Facts & Tips

Is a Vizsla Hypoallergenic? Vet Approved Facts & Tips

A Vizsla is an intelligent, loyal, and loving breed of dog. As a result, they are becoming increasingly popular companion pets. But many potential owners wonde…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Pugs Get Cold? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips for Staying Warm

Do Pugs Get Cold? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips for Staying Warm

Pugs are sweet, playful dogs that love being the center of attention. They get along well with kids and most other dogs and often make wonderful family pets. T…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
When Does a Vizsla Go into Heat? Vet Reviewed Signs & Tips

When Does a Vizsla Go into Heat? Vet Reviewed Signs & Tips

The canine heat cycle can be confusing, especially when it varies by factors like age, size, and breed. Vizslas, for example, typically go into heat at around…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Dogs Eat Vegetable Oil? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Vegetable Oil? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Have you ever wondered if you can share some vegetable oil with your furry friend? We humans use an incredible amount of vegetable oil each year—worldwide vege…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Eat Sea Moss? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Sea Moss? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Sea moss, Chondrus crispus, is a type of algae or seaweed. It's a low-fat, low-calorie food often touted by health experts as a superfood since it is packed fu…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Dogs Eat Brownies? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Brownies? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

A nice brownie can be a tasty treat for people after a long day or a good meal. The chocolatey goodness is hard to deny. Like many of the foods we eat, while w…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
Can Dogs Eat Hibiscus? Vet-Approved Facts

Can Dogs Eat Hibiscus? Vet-Approved Facts

Hibiscuses are beautiful flowers that instantly conjure up images of warm, tropical climates. These stunning flowers are part of a genus consisting of over sev…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can Dogs Eat Churros? Vet-Approved Facts

Can Dogs Eat Churros? Vet-Approved Facts

Almost no one can resist the sweet taste of a churro, with its crispy edges and fluffy center. If your dog’s desperate eyes catch yours just as you dip your ch…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove