Dr. Lorna Whittemore, MRCVS (Vet)

Veterinarian

About

Originally from Scotland, Lorna is a vet based in Cape Town, South Africa. She loves to travel and has lived, studied, and worked on three continents. Lorna has 20 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, both in the charity and private sector, plus a further qualification in feline medicine. With a love for learning, Lorna is enjoying researching, editing, and fact-checking for the veterinary content team. She feels that she has the best job in the world!

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Vet Approved Articles by Lorna

The latest veterinarians' answers to questions from our database

My Dog Ate a June Bug, What Should I Do?

By Melissa Gunter
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Squid? Is It Safe? The Surprising Answer!

By Kristin Hitchcock
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Ramen Noodles? Is It Safe?

By Nicole Cosgrove
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Vanilla Wafers? Are They Safe?

By Kristin Hitchcock
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Candy Canes? Is It Safe?

By Brooke Billingsley
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Takis? Are These Chips Safe for Them?

By Lorre Luther
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Calamari? Is It Safe for Them?

By Rachel Giordano
Vet approved by Lorna

Is Cancer Prevention for Dogs Possible? Everything You Need to Know!

By Brooke Billingsley
Vet approved by Lorna

Is There No Such Thing as a Truly Hypoallergenic Dog?

By Nicole Cosgrove
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Pets Help People with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? The Surprising Answer!

By Nicole Cosgrove
Vet approved by Lorna

Are Pets Good for People With ADHD? The Surprising Answer!

By Rachel Giordano
Vet approved by Lorna

Can Dogs Eat Flour? Is It Safe for Them to Try?

By Elizabeth Gray
Vet approved by Lorna