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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Mint? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Mint? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Guinea pigs are vegetarians through and through. They thrive off plant life and love munching on things like leafy greens, broccoli, cucumbers, bananas, and ev…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Do Rabbits Have Periods? Vet-Approved Reproduction Facts

Do Rabbits Have Periods? Vet-Approved Reproduction Facts

Mammals are warm-blooded and most give birth to live young. Female rabbits are no exception and give live birth to litters of baby rabbits. But have you ever w…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Rabbits See Colors? Vet-Appproved Eye Facts

Can Rabbits See Colors? Vet-Appproved Eye Facts

While rabbits require a certain level of care, they can make wonderful pets for people of all ages. Getting to know a new pet can give you the urge to learn ev…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month 2026: When It Is & Purpose

Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month 2026: When It Is & Purpose

Dog and cat lovers around the United States celebrate Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month in March. It happens around the same time as National Poison Preven…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Are Papillons Hypoallergenic? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Are Papillons Hypoallergenic? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Papillons are active, small active dogs with vibrant personalities. Most weigh anywhere from 4 to 9 pounds and top out at around 11 inches at the shoulder. The…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Rabbit Food? Vet-Approved Safety Concerns & FAQ

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Rabbit Food? Vet-Approved Safety Concerns & FAQ

It may feel like a small detail since, surely, rabbit food is not all that different from guinea pig food, right? You may find yourself asking this question, p…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan
How Long Do Red-Footed Tortoise Live? Vet Reviewed Lifespan, Data & Care

How Long Do Red-Footed Tortoise Live? Vet Reviewed Lifespan, Data & Care

Red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria) are some of the most popular pet tortoises in the United States. They originate from South America and can be fou…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Parsley? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Parsley? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Parsley is an edible herb that is very popular in cooking and easily grown at home. All varieties of edible parsley are also safe for Guinea Pigs to eat, and b…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Good Is My Cat's Memory? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Good Is My Cat's Memory? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Cats have both short-term and long-term memories. Short-term memory allows cats to recall and work with recently observed information. Long-term memory involve…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Bearded Dragon Eat Mealworms? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragon Eat Mealworms? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Bearded dragons are omnivores, meaning they need a diet of both plant and animal (insect) material. You have probably seen several types of insects at your loc…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler