Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Is It True That All Cats Have Webbed Feet? Vet Reviewed Facts & Uses

Is It True That All Cats Have Webbed Feet? Vet Reviewed Facts & Uses

It’s not as apparent as the webbing on the feet of a duck or a frog, but cats do indeed have webbing between their toes. It can be difficult to see generally,…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Cats Eat Cicadas? Vet-Reviewed Health Concerns

Can Cats Eat Cicadas? Vet-Reviewed Health Concerns

As any cat owner will attest, cats are expert hunters. Their instinct for preying on small, fast-moving objects is baked into their DNA. This instinct and inna…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Poppies Toxic To Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Are Poppies Toxic To Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Cats are intelligent creatures that usually avoid things that can hurt them. However, sometimes curiosity gets the best of them, and if your cat decides to eat…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Is It True That All Cats Hiss? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Is It True That All Cats Hiss? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

When coming in contact with a strange cat you’ve never met, your first reaction may be to pet them. Reaching your hand out and hoping for a head bump or nuzzle…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
Is Chamomile Poisonous to Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Is Chamomile Poisonous to Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Many cats love to explore the great outdoors—stalking mice, or hiding among the flowers and shrubs of your garden, nibbling away at any plant that entices them…

Shana Loven
By Shana Loven
Is It True That All Cats Have Eyebrow Whiskers? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Is It True That All Cats Have Eyebrow Whiskers? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

One of the most distinct facial features of a cat would be the whiskers. While the most prominent whiskers on a cat are above the upper lip, they have them in…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
13 DIY Felt Cat Toy Plans You Can Make Today (With Instructions)

13 DIY Felt Cat Toy Plans You Can Make Today (With Instructions)

Felines love to play (at least when they aren’t sleeping), so those of us with cats typically end up buying them piles of toys (many of which our cats end up n…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Do Cats Need a Cat Tree? Vet Approved Pros, Cons & Considerations

Do Cats Need a Cat Tree? Vet Approved Pros, Cons & Considerations

Cats love to be up high and observe everything around them but also enjoy having their own space while they sleep their day away. Cat trees are a common staple…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Why Do Cats Scoot? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons & What to Do

Why Do Cats Scoot? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons & What to Do

If you live with a feline, you may have seen your buddy engage in a few less than elegant activities, including the dreaded scoot—where your cat's dragging the…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Is Cedar Poisonous to Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Is Cedar Poisonous to Cats? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Any loving cat parent wants a heads-up as to which substances or plants can be poisonous to felines. If you’re wondering whether cedar trees are toxic to cats,…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson