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Get cat tips and advice from the pet experts at eHow. Providing a healthy diet, selecting a veterinarian and training a kitten to use the litter box can seem overwhelming. Simplify life with your cat using eHow's step-by-step instructions. From breeding to caring for an elderly cat's health, keep your felines purring with How To articles from eHow. Take the mystery out of grooming, preventing fleas or buying a fancy cat collar. Looking for scratching posts or cat condos? eHow offers helpful hints on a wide range of cat-related subjects.

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How to Act Like a Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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We can learn a lot from observing a cat's behavior. If you've ever wondered how you can act more like a cat, from their attitude to their grooming and sleeping habits, follow these guidelines and you'll be well on your way to living a more ... more »

How to Build a Dog Pen (or Cat)

By Gardengates

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An outdoor dog pen can be useful to you and your dog(s)and/or cat(s). Pens are ideal to keep pets safe. I have a lot of wild coyotes so having a dog door that opens to a close-able pen allows them to go outside nights when I can't trust the ... more »

How to Care for Your Aging Pets

By IcyCucky

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Pets such as dogs and cats are commonly man's best friends. We all have pets, at one time or another, and we are responsible for them just as we are responsible for our children. Our pets' health is one of the most important things to us, and ... more »

How to Choose a Pet Ramp or Steps

By Melissa Maroff

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If your pet is getting up in years, disabled—or just too darn little—there is no reason she still can’t kick back on the couch or bed—or hop into the SUV—Enter: pet ramps and steps! The only problem is: the variety can make your head spin. Here ... more »

How to choose safe products for pets

By shannonxj

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Many poeple love pets, especially dogs and cats. They make us happy and make us feel so warm. We pet lovers always gives the best for out pets, we give them the best dog foods, pet supplies and care. We dont want to give anything that will harm ... more »

How to clean pet urine stains out of clothing, linens and fabrics

By FUSILLI1OF4

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We love our pets but training animals where to go to the bathroom can be frustrating. Unfortunately if you ever had to train your dog to relieve himself outside or perhaps show the kitty the litter box you know mistakes do happen. Follow the ... more »

How to Clean Your Lazy, Messy, No Grooming Cat that has Dandruff and Bad Hair

By gottalovelattes

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Until recently, I thought my cat was born with dry skin because all of my other cats have silky, shiny hair that rarely falls off in clumps. I had to take my male cat, Scooter, to the vet and asked if there was ANYTHING I could do to help the ... more »

How to Clicker Train a Cat to a Paw Target (Cat Herding 102)

By fuzzpaws

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If you've already done Cat Herding 101, then you know how to train your cat to touch a target stick with its nose. Now it's time to teach your cat how to do the same thing, but using its paw!.. more »

How to Cure Bad Pet Habits Cheaply

By Melissa Maroff

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Just about all living creatures have bad habits—and unfortunately, saying, “stop” or a sign warning, “keep off” doesn’t usually cut it with pets. That’s when you have to take matters into your own hands. Here are some ways to curb your pet’s bad ... more »

How to Diagnose Fever in a Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats can't tell us when they aren't feeling well, so it's up to those who care for them to watch for signs of illness. A cat's fever can happen for a variety of reasons, including an infection, virus or parasites. Knowing the signs can help you ... more »

How to Donate Dog Food to Shelters by Visiting freekibble.com

By Lisa Curcio

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12-year-old Mimi Ausland from Oregon has always been an animal lover. In February of 2008, Mimi decided she wanted to help feed hungry dogs at her local animal shelter. When she asked her parents to help her set up a website, they were more than ... more »

How to Ensure Your Pet is Taken Care Of

By ***amylaine

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For many families their pets are part of their family. You spend tons of money to keep your dog, cat, or other family pet happy and comfortable. What happens if you become unable to care for your pet due to death or severe disability? Learn how ... more »

How to Find a Lost Pet

By miacarter

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Losing a pet can be a frightening, saddening and downright terrible experience for pet owners. A pet dog, cat, rabbit, bird or other pet can escape from the house, yard or car in the blink of an eye, leaving the animal's human family members to ... more »

How to Find And Dry Real Catnip

By MarlaineMarie

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Catnip is added to so many cat toys but after a while it's "potency" fizzzzzles out and your cat isn't interested in the toy any more. Or you have heard catnip tea is good for you and you would like to try it. Here is how to find it, ... more »

How to Get a Cat to Swallow a Pill

By slehman

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Having trouble getting your cat to take his or her antibiotic? Here are some pointers to make it better for you both... more »

How to get rid of fleas in your home without insecticide or poison

By BigDaddyUSMC

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Get rid of fleas in you house with out insecticide or poisions.. more »

How to Have Multiple Cats

By eHow Pets Editor

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When you have multiple cats, the cats typically develop a pecking order. It is also true that cats that live in multiple cat households tend to revert to more wild behavior than do cats that live in single cat families. Having multiple cats ... more »

How to Help Your Pets Get Along

By asksummer

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Animals can be like humans in the ways they choose their friends. Yes, cats and dogs can learn to tolerate each other and some may actually learn to like one another. As an owner, there are things you can do to help nurture a peaceful ... more »

How to Keep a Cat Dandruff-Free

By missbon

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In the winter or dry climates, some cats or other pets get dry skin and dandruff can develop. There are ways to keep your cat dandruff-free throughout the entire year in all types of climes... more »

How to Keep Ants Out Of Pet Food The Natural Way

By TxLady

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Learn to keep ants out of your outside pet food the safe chemical free way... more »

How to Keep Stray Cats Out of your Yard

By Susan Golis

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Many people are ticked off because Feral and stray cats have camped out in their yard. The cat's take over the patio furniture, drink from the pond, eat the plant' s, use the flower garden as a litter box, and the list goes on and on. You think ... more »

How to Keep Worms from Getting into Cat Food

By momoftwingirls

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When it comes to keeping your kitten or cat food fresh and edible, there is only one way I know of in doing this. Once you see worms in your cat's food bag, sitting in your hot garage, you wonder what can you do to keep worms out of your cat food ... more »

How to Keep your cat off the counters

By kdknowles

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Keep you cat off the counters or tables... more »

How to Keep Your Cat's Fur Off Your Stuff

By staysik

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Do you have cat hair on everything in your place & all your clothing? Would you like to stop the hair parade? Then follow these easy tips... more »

How to Litter Train a Problem Cat

By Stalphonso

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Cats are wonderful pets that can fulfill your life in many ways. Occasionally one may have urinary difficulties. Territorial spraying and cleanliness issues can be causes for unwanted behavior. This method will ease those feline problems... more »