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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cilantro? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cilantro? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Bearded Dragons are omnivorous and should be fed a variety of insects, greens and occasionally fruit. Staple greens include vegetables like alfalfa, butternut…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Do Dogs Have Nightmares? Vet-Reviewed Canine Sleep Facts & FAQ

Do Dogs Have Nightmares? Vet-Reviewed Canine Sleep Facts & FAQ

When it comes to our pets, we often wonder about the complexity of their inner worlds. One intriguing question that frequently arises is whether dogs have nigh…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Can Tortoises Eat Cabbage? Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Tortoises Eat Cabbage? Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Vegetables and leafy green make up a large portion of a tortoise’s daily diet and are among the healthiest foods out there. Since all animals are different, we…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Can Tortoises Eat Strawberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Tortoises Eat Strawberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Tortoises are fascinating and long-lived reptiles that can make specialized pets. When caring for a tortoise, it's important to ensure that they are being fed…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Tortoises Eat Spinach? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Tortoises Eat Spinach? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Spinach is a healthy, leafy vegetable full of various vitamins and minerals. If you’re a tortoise owner, you know that they thrive on leafy, green vegetables,…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Tortoises Eat Broccoli? Vet-Approved Benefits & Risks

Can Tortoises Eat Broccoli? Vet-Approved Benefits & Risks

Tortoises are foragers, and in the wild, they will eat various leafy plants and fallen fruits. While you can’t mimic this diet exactly for your pet tortoise, t…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Eat Peeps or Marshmallow Fluff? Vet-Approved Risks & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Peeps or Marshmallow Fluff? Vet-Approved Risks & FAQ

Marshmallows are sugary, sweet goodies commonly used in baking and confectionery. Marshmallow Peeps are particularly popular Easter treats, and marshmallow flu…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Eat Pita Chips? Vet-Approved Health Review

Can Dogs Eat Pita Chips? Vet-Approved Health Review

We all know that dogs, like all living things, need a healthy, nutritious diet to live their best lives...or, well, to live at all. Still, most of us are guilt…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Turtles Eat Kale? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts and FAQ

Can Turtles Eat Kale? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts and FAQ

We’ve all heard about the benefits of kale and how healthy it is for us. As a turtle owner, you know how important green, leafy vegetables are for your pet, so…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Does Garlic Kill Fleas? Vet Approved Tips On Safety & Effectiveness

Does Garlic Kill Fleas? Vet Approved Tips On Safety & Effectiveness

A flea infestation is the last thing you want in your home and on your pets. Treating the fleas in your home and on your pet is the top priority, but knowing w…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane