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Expert pet advice from the How To authorities at eHow. From cats, dogs and fish, to ferrets and horses, and on to even more exotic pets like tigers and wallaroos, eHow has answers to your pet questions. Dog training? Cleaning an aquarium? Caring for a pet tarantula? Feeding a parakeet? Veterinary care for your farm animals? eHow's pet specialists have practical advice you can use. Looking for tips on Chia Pets or Tamagotchi? eHow even has step-by-step articles on caring for pet substitutes

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Alpaca Food Supplements

By expertvillage

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Alpacas do need some food supplements. Learn more about supplements for the alpaca diet in this free pet care video... more »

Basics of Horse Longeing: Remove Side Reins

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Learn how to longe a horse in this free video on horse riding and training... more »

Blood Python Bedding

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Substrate, or bedding, is important for a healthy blood python. Learn how to pick the best bedding for your blood python with expert tips on caring for snakes in this free exotic pet care video... more »

Box Turtle Diet

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Proper diet is important for a box turtle. Learn more about what a box turtle eats with expert tips in this free pet care video... more »

Cages & Shelter for Syrian Hamsters, Continued

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Learn more about Syrian and Golden hamster cages, shelters, and accessories for pet hamsters, in this free video... more »

Caring for Parakeets

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Want to buy pet parakeets? Learn how to care for a pet parakeet in this free video clip... more »

Cost of Parakeets

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The cost of parakeets varies from ten to hundred dollars. Learn tips for pricing parakeets in this free pet care video... more »

Diet Tips for Parakeets

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Feeding your parakeet the right food is important to health. Learn tips for controlling your parakeet's nutrition in this free video clip... more »

Ferret Food & Diet: Guide to Ferret Care

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Learn about the food and diet of domestic ferrets and tips and advice on how to care for your pet ferret in this free video clip... more »

Halter Collars for Dogs

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Learn about different types of halter and choke collars for dogs. .. more »

Handling Bearded Dragons

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Learning how to handle a bearded dragon is important to keep a happy and healthy pet. Learn how to properly handle a bearded dragon with expert reptile tips in this free pet care video... more »

Health Concerns for Hamsters

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Learn how to select a healthy pet hamster in this free video clip about what to look for in a healthy hamster... more »

Holding a Poodle's Paws for Grooming

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When grooming a poodle, or any dog, it's important to hold the paws in a comfortable position for clipping and grooming. Learn how to hold poodle paws for grooming with tips from a dog groomer in this free pet care video... more »

How Hunting Dogs Point to the Bird

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Learn how bird dogs point to the birds when find they birds - free video... more »

How to "Tame" a Feral Cat

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Feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet cats or other feral cats who are not spayed or neutered. They are wild. The word "tame" in the title is in quotes because ferals don't really tame. I rescued a feral cat 12 years ago ... more »

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 Add Oil to a Dog's Diet

By AuntPhyl

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A veterinarian may recommend adding a little oil to a dog's diet to ensure that the dog has enough fatty acids for healthy skin, coat and joints. Essential fatty acids for dogs are generally Omega 3 and Omega 6. These fatty acids are found in ... more »

How to Adopt a Cat

By W D Adkins

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All across the country, in thousands of animal shelters and humane societies, there are adult cats and kittens waiting to be adopted, who would make affectionate pets and friends. Sadly, estimates are that only 24% of the cats who enter shelters ... more »

How to Adopt a Cat With Toxoplasmosis

By Diana Doherty

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People, particularly pregnant women, are often wary of cats with toxoplasmosis. This disease can be transmitted to humans from undercooked meat or the feces of an infected animal, and a pregnant woman can pass it to her child in utero. However, ... more »

How to adopt a dog

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You don't want to rush into adopting just any old dog. You're looking for your best friend and that doesn't usually happen in a day. Finding the dog that's a right match for your home and family takes a little time and thought... more »

How to Adopt a Dog From Animal Control

By Angela Tague

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Adopting a dog from your local animal control facility is as easy as making an adoption from a local shelter or rescue group. These pets need homes too, and the adoption process can take less than an afternoon... more »

How to Adopt a Greyhound

By Lucinda Gunnin

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Greyhounds are sight hounds and one of the most ancient breeds of dogs to be domesticated. In the United States, they are most widely known as a racing dog, but thousands are rescued from race tracks each year and need good homes. These loving ... more »

How to Adopt a Monkey

By Ed Kasper

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Monkeys are a large group of primates that include all primates that are not human, ape or prosimian. Many conservation societies run an adopt-a-monkey program, where you can virtually adopt a monkey... more »

How to Adopt A Pet

By TeryLynne

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We all have our reasons for adopting a pet. Some are looking for a family pet, guard dog, and some buy or adopt animals as a gift for a loved one. No matter what the reasons are, there are right and wrong reasons when adopting a pet... more »

How to Adopt a Pet

By meemee67

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When considering a pet, there is a lot to think about. It can happen to the best of us. You see a cute little sad eyed pup or a smitten little kitty and next thing you know you are shopping for dog or cat food! However, adopting a pet is a HUGE ... more »

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