Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Dogs Get Car Sick? Vet-Approved Tips to Help

Can Dogs Get Car Sick? Vet-Approved Tips to Help

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 enj…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Can Dogs Eat Apricots? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Precautions

Can Dogs Eat Apricots? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Precautions

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 eat…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Are Skinks Poisonous to Dogs? Vet-Verified Dangers, Toxicity & Effects

Are Skinks Poisonous to Dogs? Vet-Verified Dangers, Toxicity & Effects

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 do…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Dog Breeds That Fart a Lot: Most Gassy Canines (Vet-Verified)

Dog Breeds That Fart a Lot: Most Gassy Canines (Vet-Verified)

Dog farts are one aspect of ownership that you’ll either love or hate. On one hand, a tendency for cute and humorous toots can make a pup all the more endearin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Is a Double-Coated Dog? Vet-Verified Info, Breed Examples & Care Guide

What Is a Double-Coated Dog? Vet-Verified Info, Breed Examples & Care Guide

All dogs are pretty impressive in looks. After all, if you consider they all come from wolves, it’s wild to consider that all these different coat colors, text…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Do Dogs Have Uvulas? Vet Reviewed Dog Anatomy

Do Dogs Have Uvulas? Vet Reviewed Dog Anatomy

You know that your anatomy and your dog’s are very different. However, despite all the differences between human and canine anatomy, there are also a few simil…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Do Dogs Have Adam's Apples? Canine Anatomy Explained (Vet-Verified)

Do Dogs Have Adam's Apples? Canine Anatomy Explained (Vet-Verified)

The Adam’s Apple is a piece of cartilage that protrudes from and surrounds the larynx. The larynx is the area at the top of the windpipe that contains the voca…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Can Dogs Eat Chocolate Ice Cream? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

Can Dogs Eat Chocolate Ice Cream? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

The first thing most of us learn about raising a dog is that chocolate is harmful, regardless of the format. As tasty as it may be for us on a hot day, chocola…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Dogs Have Vocal Cords? Canine Vocalization Explained (Vet-Reviewed)

Do Dogs Have Vocal Cords? Canine Vocalization Explained (Vet-Reviewed)

We have a unique relationship with our canine companions because of our ability to communicate with our pets. Dogs can interpret and respond to our emotions. S…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How Much Does Dog Patellar Luxation Surgery Cost? Vet Reviewed Information

How Much Does Dog Patellar Luxation Surgery Cost? Vet Reviewed Information

A patellar luxation, also known as a luxating patella, occurs when a dog’s kneecap moves out from the position it should normally be to the inside or outside o…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson