Suzanne Gardner

Suzanne Gardner began her full-time writing career in 2006. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, worked over two years as a veterinarian technician, and has volunteered for many organizations including the Florida Wildlife Care Center, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Jungle Friends of Gainesville Florida, UF's Equine Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Fundacion Amigos de Animales Boquete and Spay Panama Chiriqu". In addition to writing, Suzanne enjoys traveling, working on her website, writing poetry and caring for her furry seniors group which includes three cats and one insane Terrier.

Suzanne Gardner's Articles

memorial diamond made from pet hair and pet ashes
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Diamonds from Pet Hair?

Personalized memorial diamonds can now be created with carbon sources captured from pet hair and pet ashes.
dog shoes and booties
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Do Dogs Really Need Shoes?

Do dogs really need to wear shoes or booties?
kitten eating cat toy
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When Kitten Eats a Cat Toy

While kittens can often pass foreign objects without incidence, there is always a risk of damage to the delicate gastrointestinal tissues. Read on to find tips on what to do if…
life lessons from rescue dog from shelter
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5 Lessons From a Rescue Dog

If you're considering adopting an animal from a shelter, you should take note that rescue dogs can teach some important life lessons, and reward you more than you ever could have…
cost of owning a cat
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The Real Cost of Owning a Cat

The cost of owning a cat should be seriously taken into consideration before a kitten is adopted. While the initial cost of adoption may be low, the first year of owning a cat…
puppy parasites deworming puppies
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Deworming: Puppies & Parasites

To keep your puppy safe from puppy parasites, here is a complete guide about parasites and deworming puppies before you bring them home.
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Canine Pack Mentalitity

An understanding of canine pack mentality is the key which pet owners should use to develop strong and happy relationships with their pets and healthy relationships between pets…
Diets for Large Breed Puppies
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Diets for Large Breed Puppies

While it may be tempting to feed big puppies a large diet to keep their bellies full and plump, the results can be disastrous.
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Coping with My Carnivores

I live a vegan lifestyle, but my pets do not. Should us vegans and vegetarians have a right to make our pets' vegan or vegetarian too? Meat and I have never had a cozy…
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10 Ways to Liven Your Pet

Rescue pets cannot tell us what they have suffered, but we can help them learn to love, trust and enjoy life again.Editor's Note: March 15, 2011 is Petfinder's Adopt the Internet…