Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Dr. Lorna Whittemore

Veterinarian

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How Much Exercise Does My Newfoundland Dog Need? Vet-Approved Guide

How Much Exercise Does My Newfoundland Dog Need? Vet-Approved Guide

With their fluffy coats, sweet temperament, and huge size, Newfoundlands (or Newfies) are gentle giants. These dogs originate from Canada and make powerful wor…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
How Can I Talk With a Vet if I Am on a Trip With My Pet? Vet Approved Advice

How Can I Talk With a Vet if I Am on a Trip With My Pet? Vet Approved Advice

Traveling with pets can be challenging because it comes with extra planning. Ensuring that you have quick access to a veterinarian can help ease some stress an…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
How Can I Talk With a Vet if It’s in the Middle of the Night? Online & Other Options

How Can I Talk With a Vet if It’s in the Middle of the Night? Online & Other Options

A pet owner’s worst nightmare is experiencing an emergency in the middle of the night when the local clinics are closed. Online veterinary services are great f…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
How to Make Your Dog Smell Good Without a Bath: 8 Simple Tips

How to Make Your Dog Smell Good Without a Bath: 8 Simple Tips

If you've started noticing you can smell your dog before you see them, it's time to do your nose a favor and take care of the issue. You know you can give your…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Bug-Based Dog Food: Safe, Healthy, or Just Weird?

Bug-Based Dog Food: Safe, Healthy, or Just Weird?

You catch your dog mid-crunch in the backyard, mandibles working overtime on something small and wriggling. A cricket. A beetle. You wince, but your dog? They'…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
6 Quick Fixes When You're Out of Dog Shampoo

6 Quick Fixes When You're Out of Dog Shampoo

You’re staring at a muddy pup… and an empty bottle of dog shampoo. Now what? Take a breath, and don’t panic! Your bathroom and kitchen might be hiding some sur…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
How Can You Tell if Your Dog Is Going Blind? 8 Vet-Verified Signs

How Can You Tell if Your Dog Is Going Blind? 8 Vet-Verified Signs

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 spec…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
How to Calm Dog Anxiety Naturally: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Calm Dog Anxiety Naturally: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

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…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Protect Dog Paws in Winter: 10 Vet-Reviewed Tips & Tricks

How to Protect Dog Paws in Winter: 10 Vet-Reviewed Tips & Tricks

Winter can be a challenging time for our pets. The temperature is one thing, but it also poses new health risks that don’t exist when conditions are less deman…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons to Get a Puppy: How it Can Improve Your Life

10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons to Get a Puppy: How it Can Improve Your Life

Puppies are adorable animals that can become some of the best companions for people. There are many benefits to living with a puppy, such as reduced isolation…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim