Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Iris Melanosis in Cats: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Treatment

Iris Melanosis in Cats: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Treatment

A cat's eyes are often their most striking feature. We all know whether our cats have amber or green irises and are fairly familiar with the shape of their eye…

Brooke Norris
By Brooke Norris
What Happens If You Neuter a Cat Too Early? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

What Happens If You Neuter a Cat Too Early? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

There are over 60 million homeless cats across the United States.1 For some, living outdoors is all that they’ve known, having been born to feral parents. For…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
Will My Cat Eat My Bearded Dragon? Coexisting & Socialization Tips

Will My Cat Eat My Bearded Dragon? Coexisting & Socialization Tips

Felines and reptiles have a complicated relationship. On the one hand, cats naturally hunt small lizards, such as geckos. In turn, these lizards sometimes carr…

Brooke Norris
By Brooke Norris
Why Is My Cat Squeaking Instead of Meowing? Vet-Verified Info & Reasons

Why Is My Cat Squeaking Instead of Meowing? Vet-Verified Info & Reasons

Cats make all kinds of noises to communicate with their owners and each other. Some cats have resounding meows that owners can hear from around the house, and…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How Does Hairball Control Cat Food Work? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

How Does Hairball Control Cat Food Work? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Watching a cat groom itself is such an interesting and strangely soothing sight. They look so relaxed while they groom, not to mention the funny positions they…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How Does Flea Medicine Work for Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

How Does Flea Medicine Work for Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Fleas are the most common parasites that cats suffer from. Even if you have an indoor cat, they can get fleas from other pets or rodents that may sneak their w…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
How Do You Give a Cat Lactulose? (7 Vet Approved Methods)

How Do You Give a Cat Lactulose? (7 Vet Approved Methods)

Lactulose is a stool softener often prescribed to ease feline constipation. The product pulls moisture into your pet’s feces, encouraging regularity by making…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
How Do Cats Give Birth? (Vet Approved Pregnancy & Labor Facts)

How Do Cats Give Birth? (Vet Approved Pregnancy & Labor Facts)

It can come as a surprise to find out your cat is pregnant; most likely, you thought she’d only put on a bit of extra weight. You may not be aware of how the p…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Feline Herpes – Causes, Signs & Care (Vet-Approved Explanation)

Feline Herpes – Causes, Signs & Care (Vet-Approved Explanation)

Feline herpes is probably one of the most common chronic diseases in cats. After this virus infects your feline, there is no way to cure it. Instead, the focus…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How Do I Get Poison Ivy Off My Cat Safely? 5 Vet Recommendations

How Do I Get Poison Ivy Off My Cat Safely? 5 Vet Recommendations

Poison ivy can cause serious problems for you and your cat. You can spread the oils that cause the rash to each other, and complications can pop up in humans a…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock