Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Veterinarian

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Can Cats Eat Pecan Pie? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Pecan Pie? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Pecan Pie is a delicious dessert traditionally served in the United States during the winter and fall. It is mouth-wateringly sweet and contains pecans, eggs,…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
How to Give a Cat Liquid Medicine: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Give a Cat Liquid Medicine: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

Your furry friend being sick makes you feel horrible, especially when there isn’t much you can do to make them feel better. It’s a bad experience for you and y…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson
E. Coli Infection in Cats: Vet Approved Signs, Causes & Care

E. Coli Infection in Cats: Vet Approved Signs, Causes & Care

E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacterium that sits in most living mammals' digestive tracts. It can be found in human and animal urine and feces. It's usua…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson
Ear Infections in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Ear Infections in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Care Tips

It’s always terrible when our cats come down with something. Whether it’s a cold or an injury, we want to get them feeling better again as soon as possible. On…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How Do You Know When Cat Labor Is Over? 5 Vet-Reviewed Signs

How Do You Know When Cat Labor Is Over? 5 Vet-Reviewed Signs

If you have ever been in a delivery room or seen a character give birth on a television show, you have an idea of how stressful labor can be. While a cat in la…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
How Do Cat Claws Work? How They Come Out & Retract

How Do Cat Claws Work? How They Come Out & Retract

Cats are creatures of mystery and mischief, so much so that even their anatomy is fascinating. But no part of a cat's body is as mysterious as its claws. A cat…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Conjunctivitis In Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Conjunctivitis In Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Conjunctivitis is a common illness that can affect a cat's eyes. It has some easily recognizable signs and is fortunately treatable, but it's vital for owners…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Whipworms in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Whipworms in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and heartworms are all common internal parasites that can cause many health problems for cats.1 Their presence in your cat’s…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How Do Cats Squeeze into Small Spaces? The Surprising Details!

How Do Cats Squeeze into Small Spaces? The Surprising Details!

You may have come across a video of a cute kitty sleeping peacefully in a small glass vase or somehow sneaking under a bathroom door. These feats are impressiv…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Can Cats Die from Tooth Resorption? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Die from Tooth Resorption? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Naturally, one of the first questions that come to mind when our pets are diagnosed with a health condition is “can my pet die from (insert condition)?” In the…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson