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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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Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) is also known as Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis (NME), and it’s believed that nearly 1.2% of Pug dogs die of the disease1. So, what…
Do you know what’s in your dog's food? Like, what’s really in there? If you’ve never put much thought into what you feed your pup, the nutritional labels on do…
It’s been thought for centuries that dogs can smell illnesses, diseases, and even oncoming storms. However, there have also always been people who think that t…
Dogs communicate through body language rather than spoken words. As such, it can sometimes be tough to understand what they’re saying. Add in the fact that cer…
Female dogs are known as bitches, which is a word that has caused controversy in recent years, with many thinking that it is offensive even when used to refer…
Dogs explore the world with their mouths. Biting and mouthing objects are natural behaviors, but dogs must learn to do so gently. Some people have a natural re…
Congratulations on your new Golden Retriever puppy! You now have a beautiful, smart, and loyal dog who will love you for life. To make sure they grow into a he…
As a male dog develops and matures, both testicles should descend from its body into the scrotum. This usually occurs before the 8-week mark. When one or both…
As for what a female dog is called, many people know that the technical term is a “bitch". However, most don't refer to female dogs this way unless you're a br…
When caring for your Pug's teeth, it's essential to know the answers to questions about their dental hygiene, such as "How many teeth do Pugs have?" or "Are Pu…
