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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Dogs Eat Dried Cherries? Vet Reviewed Safety & Toxicity Information

Can Dogs Eat Dried Cherries? Vet Reviewed Safety & Toxicity Information

Dogs are known for being loyal and loving companions, and we often want to share our favorite treats with them. However, it's important to remember that not al…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Puppies Have Rawhide? Benefits, Substitutes & FAQ

Can Puppies Have Rawhide? Benefits, Substitutes & FAQ

Puppies have puppy teeth and they just gotta chew! But you don’t want your adorable new floor chewing up your shoes, furniture, or anything else that they can…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can You Scoop Cat Litter While Pregnant? 7 Vet-Approved Tips

Can You Scoop Cat Litter While Pregnant? 7 Vet-Approved Tips

You may have heard that you can’t scoop cat litter while you’re pregnant, but do you know why? It is because of the potential for contracting toxoplasmosis, a…

Brooke Bundy
By Brooke Bundy
Why Is Your Cat Leaving Blood Drops on the Floor: 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is Your Cat Leaving Blood Drops on the Floor: 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

It can be quite alarming to see your cat leave blood drops on the floor. This is obviously not a good sign, and you might need to act fast to keep your animal…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Dog Therapy for Autism: Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Dog Therapy for Autism: Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

In the Middle Ages in Belgium, individuals suffering from emotional trauma, grief, and other debilitating emotional conditions were often treated with the help…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Can Dogs Smell Cancer in Humans? What The Science Says

Can Dogs Smell Cancer in Humans? What The Science Says

We all know that dogs are man’s best friend, but did you know that they may also be able to detect cancer in humans? That’s right—according to recent studies,…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Get Your Cat Used to a Collar: 5 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Get Your Cat Used to a Collar: 5 Vet-Approved Steps

Cats are known for being aloof, independent creatures. These intelligent animals are also notoriously suspicious of anything they deem as a threat to their sov…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Much Should You Feed Your Golden Retriever Puppy? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

How Much Should You Feed Your Golden Retriever Puppy? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Any new puppy owner naturally wants to get their pup off to a good start, and the curiosity and discovery of food for a new pup can lead them to gobble down wh…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Great Dane So Skinny? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Great Dane So Skinny? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Great Danes are naturally lean dogs, but sometimes they appear too skinny, which can be a cause for concern. You want your pup to be of appropriate weight—not…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Why You Should Let Your Dog Sniff During Walks: 5 Vet-Approved Reasons

Why You Should Let Your Dog Sniff During Walks: 5 Vet-Approved Reasons

Have you noticed how much time dogs spend sniffing? When they meet new situations, dogs, or people they almost immediately smell them. When dogs are out walkin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove