Cats as Pets

How to baby a cat...

By Pixie1976

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Sure, it's important to draw a line between boss and pet, but it sure is fun to baby your baby once in awhile. After all, in ancient Eygpt cats were worshipped. I wouldn't go that far, but it makes me feel good to blurr the lines once in awhile ... 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 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 Your Pets Safe in Summer

By talithabing

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This article will show you how to keep summer safe and enjoyable for that special member of your family... more »

How to lower the stress in your cat when grooming

By pigs4fun

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Do you need to groom your cat? Try these easy tips to lower the stress on the cat... more »

How to Photograph Your Pet

By Cougar1002

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Pets are very fun to photograph, and there are few easy steps you can take to get unique shots compared to the standard "looking down" shot most pet owners take. In this article, I'll share ideas that I think are helpful... more »

How to Pick the Perfect Cat

By HardworkinJudy

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You’ve made up your mind. You’d like to bring home a cat to share your humble abode. Some of the wonderful things about cats are that they are low maintenance. You don’t have to walk them. You don’t even have to pay much attention to them if you ... more »

How to Prevent Scorpions From Getting Into an Apartment

By krazigirl79

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Living in the desert can be wonderful, but dealing with the scorpions, bugs and other creepy crawlies of the more arid climates can be less than pleasant. When living in the desert there are a few tips you should follow to help seal-off and rid ... more »

How to Remove Cat Pee from Carpet and Prevention.

By beyond

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Ever sit at work or school and smell something and realize it's cat pee? Like on your shirt or bookbag? I haven't. But for those of you who have, here are some ways to remedy that... more »

How to Save on Pet Care

By pianistic

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You use coupons and shop sales to save money on the things we buy for ourselves and you can do the same thing for your pet. Here are some tips on how to save on Pet Care... more »

How to Search Pet Harbor

By Melissa Maroff

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If you live in the United States or Canada and lose a pet, find a pet or want to adopt a pet, Pet Harbor is a great website to search. Whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, hamster, or even a horse or sheep, you can use Pet Harbor to access ... more »

How to Select a Pet

By Cougar1002

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Pets are wonderful companions and can add a lot of fun experiences into the lives of you and your family. In selecting a pet that is right for you, there are a few things you need to keep in mind that I'm going to share in this article... more »

How to Take a Cat on a Car Trip

By missforty

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Do you find it necessary to take your cat on a car trip? Perhaps you are moving to a new town or state and need to transport your cat... more »

How to Travel on the Road With Pets

By Valerie Brooks

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Taking your dog or cat along for the ride can be a fantastic bonding experience. Traveling with your pet allows you to enjoy the experience together and there are things you can do to ensure your pet's safety and well being... more »

How to Adopt a Kitten

By Sondrac

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Adopting a kitten is not only for those living alone, it is also for those households that have children. Kittens are great for children of all ages, are easy to care for and welcoming when you come home. Cats make the best companions, they ... more »

How to Adopt a Pet if You're a Senior

By Melissa Maroff

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If life has slowed down these days and you don’t get out and about like you used to—so what? Does that mean you should deprive yourself of a pet’s love—and vice versa? I don’t think so. There are plenty of homeless pets out there that need a ... more »

How to Adopt instead

By piratesgirl

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If you are planning on getting a dog where are you getting it? Please consider going to a pound. Not only does it cost less getting a dog from a pound it saves dogs. Every day pounds are forced to put dogs to sleep because there is not enough ... more »

How to Apply Topical Flea Preventative to a Pet

By Melissa Maroff

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Warmer weather means flea season—except in places like Southern California where it can last almost year ‘round. Luckily, there are safe, effective topical flea preventatives on the market that are recommended by veterinarians and are easy to ... more »

How to Avoid Internet Pet Scams

By Melissa Maroff

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Buying a new pet on the Internet is usually not a good idea. In addition to unscrupulous dealers and puppy mills/brokers selling their “stock” to unsuspecting buyers—online scammers use elaborate websites and fabricated stories to bilk ... more »

How to Bond With a Cat

By Melissa Maroff

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Some cats may seem more independent than others—but just about all cats need your love and affection. Here are some ways to bond with a kitty... more »

How to Care for a Pet When You're Sick

By Melissa Maroff

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If you're a pet owner, consider that the time may come when you’re stricken with an ongoing illness or simply feel under the weather, yet your “baby” won’t stop depending on you. But the good news is you don’t have to give up your pet—in fact, ... more »

How to care for a rescued animal until you can get to the vet

By GeekyMommy

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Perhaps you found them on the side of the road, in a ditch, under the house, in a puppy mill... the fact remains this little pet needs your care and the vet is closed until morning. It can be hard to know what to do, but the pet will always ... more »

How to Choose a Pet ID Tag

By Melissa Maroff

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If your precious pet should ever get lost (heaven forbid), the first thing the kind person who finds her or the shelter where he ends up will check—is the ID tag—and choosing the right one requires a little more thought than you might think. Here ... more »

How to clean pet urine stains and odors out of rugs and upholstery

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Nothing is worse than when your pet has an "accident" on the rug or couch. Looking at the stain you may say to yourself is it really worth it? Then cause you love your pet but not the mess you shrug your shoulders and say to yourself, ... more »

How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet

By Melissa Maroff

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Anyone who loses a pet knows it can be like losing a family member. Although recovery might take a while—there are different ways to find comfort—as well as honor your beloved companion... more »

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