Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Is a Newfoundland Dog Hypoallergenic? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Is a Newfoundland Dog Hypoallergenic? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Dogs have been our beloved companions for centuries, but if you’re an allergy sufferer as well as a dog lover, it is pretty frustrating! Now you're on a quest…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Is an Akita Hypoallergenic? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

Is an Akita Hypoallergenic? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

Around 10 to 20% of the population worldwide is allergic to dogs and cats,1 which is likely one big reason that “hypoallergenic” pets have become such a popula…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Do Dogs and Guinea Pigs Get Along? 6 Vet-Approved Tips on Living With Them Both

Do Dogs and Guinea Pigs Get Along? 6 Vet-Approved Tips on Living With Them Both

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 comm…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Dogs Eat Hearts of Palm? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Considerations

Can Dogs Eat Hearts of Palm? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Considerations

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…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Dogs Eat Orange Chicken? Vet-Verified Facts & Better Alternatives

Can Dogs Eat Orange Chicken? Vet-Verified Facts & Better Alternatives

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 d…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Do Alaskan Malamutes Shed? Vet-Verified Grooming & Care Guide

Do Alaskan Malamutes Shed? Vet-Verified Grooming & Care Guide

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…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Dogs Eat Gummy Worms? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Alternatives

Can Dogs Eat Gummy Worms? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Alternatives

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…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Do Dogs Have Different Blood Types? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Do Dogs Have Different Blood Types? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

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…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Do Dogs Have An Appendix? Vet-Verified Anatomy Explained

Do Dogs Have An Appendix? Vet-Verified Anatomy Explained

Dogs and humans are very different species, although we do share some biological similarities. However, while humans do have an appendix, dogs do not. Similarl…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Can Dogs Climb Trees? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Can Dogs Climb Trees? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

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 thei…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler