Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Cats Eat Chorizo? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Chorizo? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

If you enjoy sausages and salami, chances are that you enjoy chorizo. If you’ve been adding chorizo to your meals on occasion and your cat has been eyeing it w…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Gingerbread? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Gingerbread? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Gingerbread is a tasty holiday treat that people around the world enjoy. The sweetness and the zing of ginger produce a unique flavor profile. Unsurprisingly,…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Why Do Cats Eat Their Vomit? Cat Behavior Explained!

Why Do Cats Eat Their Vomit? Cat Behavior Explained!

Cats can often display behavior that is utterly baffling to their human companions. A common cat behavior that people tend to find odd is eating vomit. Many pe…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Cat Asthma: Vet Reviewed Signs, Life Expectancy, & Treatment

Cat Asthma: Vet Reviewed Signs, Life Expectancy, & Treatment

Asthma isn't just a human disease; it can affect our pets too. In fact, it affects between 1% and 5% of cats. It’s a chronic but treatable breathing condition…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Can Cats Eat Flaxseeds? Vet-Approved Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Flaxseeds? Vet-Approved Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Cats are carnivores, and in the wild, they would not give plant-based foods a second thought. Instead, they would focus on hunting down small animals to get pr…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Eat Lychee? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Lychee? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Cats are obligate carnivores, so they need little more than animal protein to stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. However, this is not to say that e…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Cat Blood Test Results Explained - What Should I Look For?

Cat Blood Test Results Explained - What Should I Look For?

Sometimes, cats show signs of an illness or disease, but a confirmed diagnosis isn’t possible without blood tests. Blood tests have a wide range of uses in vet…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Eat Popsicles? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Popsicles? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Most cats do not show a lot of interest in food other than the stuff that we owners put in their bowls. Therefore, we don't typically have to worry about what…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Eat Gummy Bears? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts

Can Cats Eat Gummy Bears? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts

Gummy bears are fun treats when you want to wind down after a long day. They’re chewy, sugary, and adorably tasty. If your cat is the sort to always demand a n…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Can Cats Eat Radishes? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Radishes? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

We all know that cats are carnivores. However, we also know that some cats enjoy human foods, whether animal-derived or plant-based. Many cats do not want to e…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer