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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Cats Eat Soup? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Soup? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Cats need to drink between 3.5-4.5 ounces of water for every 5 pounds of their body weight. However, many cats don’t get enough water to stay hydrated for seve…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Oregano? Nutritional Facts & Safety Tips

Can Cats Eat Oregano? Nutritional Facts & Safety Tips

The herb oregano is widely known for its use in dishes such as pizza and pasta sauce. Among the world's most popular herbs, it is found in Mediterranean and Me…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Can Cats Eat Carnations? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Alternatives

Can Cats Eat Carnations? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Alternatives

Commonly gifted for every occasion from graduations to Mother’s Day, carnations are one of the most popular flowers found in bouquets. Before you buy this flow…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Cats Eat Okra? What You Need to Know

Can Cats Eat Okra? What You Need to Know

Okra is an African vegetable that's widely used in Creole, Cajun, Caribbean, and Indian food. It is also known as bhindi or lady's fingers, which it is called…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Can Cats Eat Pork Rinds? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & Precautions

Can Cats Eat Pork Rinds? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & Precautions

Pork is a delicious, versatile meat that’s used in many recipes. People consume pork in the form of pork loin, pork chops, ham, bacon, sausage, and pork rinds.…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Many Days Can a Cat Go Without Water? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Tips

How Many Days Can a Cat Go Without Water? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Tips

Cats and water aren’t great matches. We all know how they feel about getting wet, especially when it comes to bathing. Besides their less-than-loving feelings…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Can Cats Eat Dog Treats? Nutritional Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Dog Treats? Nutritional Facts & Safety Guide

The ingredients in cat and dog foods are mostly similar. They have high protein, ideally from animal sources, and a range of vitamins and minerals to support h…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Slugs? Nutrition Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Slugs? Nutrition Facts & Safety Guide

Sticky, slimy, and gross—we’d think cats would want to stay away from slugs! But your cat might be a more adventurous eater than you think. In fact, eating slu…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Can Cats Eat Bird Seed? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Bird Seed? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that their diet should consist almost solely of meat and animal products. Despite this, cats might sometimes try othe…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Figs? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Figs? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

A fig1 is an edible fruit native to the Mediterranean and western Asia1. People keep figs as ornamental plants and eat the fruit as a snack, meaning they find…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove