Dr. Lorna Whittemore
Veterinarian
About
Lorna is a veterinarian based in Cape Town, South Africa. originally from Scotland. Lorna loves to travel and has lived, studied, and worked on three different continents. Lorna has over two decades of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, both in the charity and private sector, plus a further qualification in feline medicine.Archive
We all have preferences. From the food we eat to the people we date, we have a strict set of likes and dislikes. It’s no different when it comes to our pets. As much as we want to choose the...
Animals of the oddest pairings can sometimes come up on your social media feed. Sometimes, a snake and a mouse will seem to become friends, a coyote and a common canine, you name it! However, as cute as you might...
Hearts of palm are literally exactly what they sound like—the very internal parts of certain species of palm tree. These tender veggies can serve in a variety of recipes and so many people can reap the long list of benefits...
Dogs enjoy eating sweet and savory foods, and most won’t refuse a serving of chicken. It may seem like orange chicken is an ideal food for dogs, and dogs can develop a taste for it. However, it’s not recommended to...
The Alaskan Malamute is an ancient breed developed in Northwestern Alaska. The Mahlemut people developed the dog for sledding, which is evident in the breed’s muscular and powerful body. Unsurprisingly, this pooch is incredibly tolerant of extreme cold temperatures, thanks...
Okra is a staple in many cuisines, including Creole, Brazilian, and Cuban. The food is an edible seed pod that you can eat raw, boiled, sauteed, or pickled. Eating can be challenging for some people because of the characteristic goo...
We take our dogs with us wherever we go, spoil them on holidays, and consider them part of our family. So, it makes sense if you’d like to share your favorite activities and snacks with them, too. But what if...
If you have been thinking about your own blood type recently, you may have been wondering if dogs have different blood types too. Blood can be classified into different groups and these can also be called types. Like humans, dogs...
Dogs and humans are very different species, although we do share some biological similarities. However, while humans do have an appendix, dogs do not. Similarly, cats do not have an appendix, but some mammalian species including wombats and primates, do...
Dogs can start to experience vision impairment or blindness as they age. It’s often a startling transition for both dogs and their owners, and it requires special care and attention to help dogs adjust. Dogs often exhibit specific signs when...
Everyone knows that cats can climb trees like nobody’s business (it’s the getting-down thing they sometimes need the fire department’s help with). But can their canine counterparts scale a mighty oak, too? While you’re unlikely to catch a St. Bernard...
Life throws stressors at us from so many angles that occasional anxiety is impossible for anyone to avoid entirely. Our dogs are no different. They often feel nervous from being in unknown situations, facing aversive stimuli, or when feeling their...
When people envision dogs and cars, they’ll often think of a happy dog poking their head out the window and enjoying the breeze. However, not all dogs will enjoy car rides, and they can even get car sick. Dogs can...
Dogs are facultative carnivores, meaning that like omnivores, they can eat some plant matter as well as meat. Many like eating sweet foods and can be found eating windfall fruit. If your dog has a sweet tooth, consider feeding them...
Skinks are reptiles that are commonly kept as pets. While many of them look exotic and have vibrant colors and unique features, most of them are harmless to dogs. They don’t secrete venom or have venomous bites, they are also...
