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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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17 Common Devon Rex Cat Health Problems: Vet Approved Facts

17 Common Devon Rex Cat Health Problems: Vet Approved Facts

The Devon Rex looks like a cat that jumped straight out of a fairytale book and decided to stay curled up at your side in the real world. These loving, good-hu…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can I Use Dove Soap on My Dog? Vet Reviewed Effectiveness & Safety

Can I Use Dove Soap on My Dog? Vet Reviewed Effectiveness & Safety

Picture this: you hear the soft padding of your dog approaching. She’s just been outside for a potty break, and you’d left her in the yard for a bit to get som…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog? Vet Approved Facts & Tips

How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog? Vet Approved Facts & Tips

It's hard to tell if the worst smell is a wet or unbathed dog; both smells are rancid if you ask us. However, when your dog’s smell becomes unbearable, you may…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Do Dogs Grieve? Vet Approved Facts, Signs & Ways to Help

Do Dogs Grieve? Vet Approved Facts, Signs & Ways to Help

It’s no secret that animals and humans are vastly different, even if we do have some commonalities. One of the things animals do differently is in how they fee…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How to Clean Your Dog's Paws in 6 Easy Steps: Vet Approved Advice

How to Clean Your Dog's Paws in 6 Easy Steps: Vet Approved Advice

Clean doggie paws are essential to your dog’s health and one of the easiest things to maintain. We love our dogs, though dealing with the paw prints on a fresh…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Clean a Dog Bite in 7 Easy Steps: Vet Approved Advice

How to Clean a Dog Bite in 7 Easy Steps: Vet Approved Advice

Animals can be unpredictable, and it’s almost impossible to be entirely removed from the incidence of dog bites if you have a dog. Whether your dog bites you,…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
At What Age Can You Give a Puppy a Bath? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

At What Age Can You Give a Puppy a Bath? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Bathing your dog might not be the most fun or exciting part of being a dog owner, but it is not a duty you can shirk either. There is no clear-cut answer to wh…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Are Umbrella Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Are Umbrella Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Cats are curious creatures, and they love to explore their environment. This can sometimes lead them to trouble, as cats may eat the plants they find in your h…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Is Sedum Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Is Sedum Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Some succulents are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, but sedum, also referred to as stonecrop, is not poisonous to cats. The sedum genus includes several hundr…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Give a Puppy a Bath in 10 Easy Steps: Vet Approved Advice

How to Give a Puppy a Bath in 10 Easy Steps: Vet Approved Advice

Raising a puppy is entertaining, but sometimes the young dogs can test your patience. Messes on the carpet and chewed-up socks are only some of the downsides o…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones