Articles on Cats as Pets

How to Make Your Cat Happy

By wytetyger059

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An essential to making your cat happy is loving him. Cats purr. Have they figured out how yet? There are all kinds of theories. When it was a kitten your cat purred when it was feeding. The experts say that helps the mom relax and let down her ... more »

How to Manage if a Cat is Hit by a Car

By eHow Pets Editor

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If a cat has been hit by a car and injured, it's important to know how to get the cat to the vet with minimal struggle and without further injury. It will help to know how to assess the damage and get the cat to the vet as efficiently as possible... more »

How to Name Your New Kitten

By miacarter

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Bringing home a little kitten or a new cat is an exciting experience, but what will you call your new furry friend? Naming a pet can be a difficult task and many pet owners aren't quite sure where to begin, particularly when there's other family ... more »

How to Photograph Your Cat

By psychonurse

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A cat is often an uncooperative subject, refusing to sit still or creeping inside an inaccessible, poorly lit spot... 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 Raise a Kitten to Be a Happy Cat

By Sondrac

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We are, as we are taught. We become what we have seen. We treat others as we have been treated. Our environment shapes our lives and the care and love we get,we imitate and give back to others. Kittens thrive and grow in pretty much the same way. ... 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 Spoil Your Pets

By krazigirl79

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To many people, a pet is a member of the family. Whether your pet is a cat, dog, horse or gerbil (or all of the above), you can take a few easy steps to treat your loved ones with love and modern comforts... 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 Update that old dog collar

By pigs4fun

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Dog collars are getting becoming more of a fashion piece. Collars don't always come in a fabric that you like or holiday collars are expensive. Make your own dog collar covers that have so much personality and collar you will surprise yourself ... more »

How to Use Pet Funeral Services

By *01 WriterGig

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There are pet funeral services available for bereaved pet owners after the loss of their beloved dog, cat or other animal. Your options vary depending on where you are and what is near you, but all pet owners can find closure after a loved pet's ... 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 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 Bond With Your Rescue Cat

By MissLee

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Adopting a rescue cat is one of the most rewarding animal experiences. Often these cats can have trust issues and are not instantly sociable. This does not have to be a negative or a chore. You can spend many a happy and satisfying hour ... 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 Care For Orphaned Kittens

By lenamae1983

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Caring for orphaned kittens can be a very challenging job and even people experienced in the area can lose some along the way. What you must remember is that you are replacing mommy and at this young and vulnerable age kittens learn everything ... 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 »

How to cover the odor of a cat litter box

By WendyRenee

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For those of us who are cat lovers, litter box odor is a constant battle. There are several ways to minimize the odor and keep your house smelling fresh. Just the other day I had a contractor in my house to give me an estimate to replace my ... more »

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