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Bonnie is a long-time resident of Memphis. While she is currently owns two cats, two parakeets, a cockatiel, a dog and four leopard geckos, it seems like they own her. She currently works at a veterinary office, and many of her insights come from observations while working. She can be reached at bonnie.burgette@gmail.com.

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What type of pet is right for you?

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After much thought (or maybe on impulse), you've decided to get a pet. You want companionship, a reason for your kids to stop whining, or just...
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Building a self-maintaining litterbox / herb garden for rabbits

If you have "house rabbits" who are litter trained, and you'd like to find a better way to manage their waste while getting something out of...
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Caring for chickens in a suburban environment

A friend that I attend school with asked me to give a few tips on chicken care, since he'd recently acquired some....
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How to choose a leash or harness for your dog.

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Regardless of whether you have a toy breed or a gargantuan behemoth of a hound (Great Dane, anyone?), you will have...
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How to (try to) keep your dog from digging under your fence.

Having a fenced-in yard is a great way to keep your dog from roaming the neighborhood while still allowing them to...
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Being alert to changes in behavior and appearance can save your guinea pig's life.

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Guinea pigs are very sensitive creatures. As I explicitly said in an earlier article, they are a big responsibility, and ownership of a piggy is not...
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Cats euthanized after virus spreads through Bartlett Animal Shelter

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I stand by my assertion that Bartlett Animal Shelter is a wonderful animal shelter, and a great place to adopt an...
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Why it's important to stick to a pet's prescribed diet.

Your dog is diabetic. Your cat has IBD. Perhaps your veterinarian, after lots of testing (blood, fecal,...
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Watch what you feed your dog - corn and wheat gluten can be problematic.

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As with cats, there are considerations that need to be taken when choosing food for your dog. Dogs, much like humans and raccoons, are omnivorous -...
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Litter-training adult cats - is it possible?

A friend of mine had a question regarding one of her adult cats and her habit of not using the litter box to poo. I have also had instances where my...
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