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Veterinarian
Lorna is a vet based in Cape Town, South Africa. originally from Scotland. Lorna loves to travel and has lived, studied, and worked on three continents. Lorna has 20 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, both in the charity and private sector, plus a further qualification in feline medicine.
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The corn plant, Dracaena fragrans, goes by many names, including the ribbon plant, the dragon tree, and the cornstalk plant, but this plant is still toxic to c…
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means the vast majority of their dietary intake should come from meat and other animal-based ingredients. However, it is no…
The coffee tree, Polyscia guilfoylei, is an attractive species that makes an excellent potted indoor plant. Note that it is not related to the coffee plants us…
The unique and beautiful bonsai tree is grown to give the impression of being a full-sized, mature tree. The question of whether it is poisonous to cats isn’t…
Sesame oil is one of those "special" oils. Not every house has it in the pantry, like olive oil or coconut oil, but if you keep sesame oil in the pantry, you'l…
If your cat just ate some of your Peruvian Lily or rubbed on the petals you may be panicking. Although the ASPCA lists Peruvian Lily, also known as Alstroemeri…
Cyclamen is part of the primrose family and blooms sweet-smelling flowers that grow off long green stems above the leaves. This perennial plant dies down and i…
Cats are carnivores, so they don’t need to eat plant foods to stay healthy. However, this doesn’t mean that they cannot eat them. In fact, some cats seek out f…
If you have a cat in your home, you may find yourself constantly on guard against the random creatures they are known for bringing through the door. One animal…
Also known as the “sword lily”, gladiolus is a popular garden flowering plant, though it can adapt to life as a houseplant. If you’re a fan of these elegant, c…
