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Veterinarian
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.
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The rib cage of a dog serves the function of protecting the internal chest organs, particularly the lungs and heart. That speaks to its importance as the origi…
Perhaps you know someone with thin skin. You may feel like you’re walking on eggshells around them, as anything even slightly negative can get her into a tizzy…
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. Ea…
While there’s no treatment for elbow dysplasia in dogs, disease management can help your dog live a fulfilling life.
Dogs can eat various snacks, some of which you might never have thought of up until you saw them advertised. So, where do cow hooves fit in a world of edible o…
Swimmer’s syndrome is an uncommon physical condition affecting a puppy’s limbs. It causes the pup to paddle or “swim” due to their inability to stand or walk.…
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, vets and veterinary services had begun to offer a multitude of ways to access their services. However, since lockdowns preve…
On your next trip to the dog park, look around to see the array of canine colors ahead of you. You'll likely be quick to spot brown, black, and white pups, but…
Even though most owners know it’s there, a dog’s prey drive can still surprise and overwhelm them. Maybe your dog yanks on the leash during a walk or bolts int…
Pancreatitis in dogs is up there with the most serious forms of “tummy ache”. The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen responsible for producing hormones such a…
