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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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How to Prevent Snow Damage to Dog Paws

By eHow Pets Editor

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Snow, slush, ice and cold weather all take their toll on a dog's paws. In addition, rock salt and other sidewalk treatments can leave your dog with painful, sore feet. During the winter, you'll need to take extra steps to prevent problems like ... more »

How to Properly Socialize a Puppy

By Eric Letendre

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Dogs are very social animals. When you raise a puppy you have a short window of opportunity to socialize your puppy around other dogs and people. The more socialized your dog is, the more stable your dog will be as an adult. Do everything you can ... more »

How to Protect a Cat From Mammary Cancer

By Sarah Rigg

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Many people don't realize that cats can get get breast cancer, just like human females. Dogs also get mammary cancer, but unlike cats, mammary tumors in dogs are often benign. In contrast, ninety percent or more of mammary tumors in cats turn out ... more »

How to Protect Dogs from the Summer Heat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Summer is here and that means outdoor fun--but the heat of the day can be detrimental to your dog's health. Dogs have a higher internal temperature than humans and they can get hot very quickly. Outside activities can be fun to share with your ... more »

How to Protect Pets From Wolves

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your home is located in a rural area or near a forest or undeveloped land, there is a good chance that you will come in contact with some local wildlife. You might encounter animals like raccoons or possums, but there is also the risk of ... more »

How to Protect Your Cat or Kitten From Disease

By eHow Pets Editor

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Sharing a home with a healthy cat is fun for the entire family. Follow the steps below to increase your pet's chances of avoiding serious health problems and living a long and happy life... more »

How to Protect Your Dog From Sunburn

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Like people, our canine buddies can suffer from the not so healthy effects of the sun including painful sunburns and even the development of sun related skin cancers. If you've never considered the idea of protecting your dog against the direct ... more »

How to Protect Your Dog or Puppy From Disease

By eHow Pets Editor

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A healthy dog can be involved in all family activities. Follow the steps below to avoid preventable health problems, then enjoy a long and happy relationship with your dog... more »

How to Protect Your Pet from Winter Cold

By eHow Pets Editor

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Protect your pets from the many dangers lurking both indoors and out during wintertime. Follow these steps... more »

How to protect your wild dog.

By tassie

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If you have a dog, like mine, who you would love to have around you while you mow the lawn, play sports in the nice weather, or simply not have to be stressed out or torn between guilt when you’re out and your dogs not because they can’t be ... more »

How to Provide Help for Homeless Pets

By eHow Pets Editor

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Millions of pets are abandoned or left homeless every year. There are many ways that you can help homeless pets. Shelters and rescue organizations are always looking for donations and volunteers. You can also consider adopting a homeless pet ... more »

How to Pull a Horse's Mane

By eHow Pets Editor

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Stock breeds show with short manes. Hunters jumpers and dressage horses show with braided manes - which requires the mane to be short. While some people think you should just cut the mane to the length you want, that's not correct. Learn to ... more »

How to Puppy Growth Stages

By expertvillage

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Puppies grow very fast and learning how to identify the age of a puppy is important. Learn more about puppy growth stages with tips from a veterinary technician in this free puppy care video... more »

How to Puppy Proof a Backyard

By eHow Pets Editor

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Puppies are adorable and will put a smile on your face even on your worst day. They are loyal, dependable, but mischievous. They can take your backyard from Yard of the Month to Yard of the Dump in seconds. Here are a few tips on how to prevent ... more »

How to Puppy Proof Your Home

By lucafalero

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If you are bringing an new dog into the family, you need to make your home safe. Puppies can easily injure themselves with common items around the house. Follow these tips before bringing your new furry family member home... more »

How to Puppy Proof your Home

By pianistic

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It's easy to overlook things that may be harmful to your new puppy or might get chewed up. Here are some tips to help you puppy proof your home... more »

How to Puppy Shot Schedule

By Jose Leiva

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Making sure we keep our pets in good health is very important, especially when they are puppies. Vaccinations are given to puppies beginning at 6 weeks so that they can build an immunization to many diseases and bacteria that are outside. Puppies ... more »

How to Purchase a Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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How much is that puppy in the window? Research the many different ways to purchase a pet dog or puppy before you 're ready to buy by follow these steps... more »

How to Put Down a Toad that is Diseased and Old

By acopro13

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Sort the fact from the fiction when it comes to euthanizing the herp that you care about. The objective is to make the process as painless and stress-free as possible. The literal translation from Greek of euthanasia is good death. While the ... more »

How to Questions for Dog Adoption & Handling for families with Children

By webDogTrainer

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Here is a list of questions from someone who is interested in getting a dog or puppy and they have a 4-month-old baby and a 4-year-old son. It’s a good list of questions and answers for anyone with children considering getting a dog. My answers ... more »

How to Quiet Your Barking Dog

By Grant Madden

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Nothing is worse than having a dog barking in the wee hours of the morning ... until you discover that the barking dog is yours. Local councils will report that almost 50% of grievances relate to the noise of barking dogs. The key to producing ... more »

How to Raise a Cockatiel

By Jennifer Hammitt

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Cockatiels are awesome pets. Most people think caring for them just means keeping them in a cage 24/7, but there is much more work and planning that goes into it. If you do not care for cockatiels properly, you will end up with a very unhappy ... more »

How to Raise an Orphaned Rat

By eHow Pets Editor

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If you are left with an orphaned rat, it is imperative you begin caring for it immediately. You may choose to search for a foster mother, or you may take on the task of hand-raising the rat. Read on for further details... more »

How to Raise Catfish

By Tara Cuvelier

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Whether you're doing it for fun or profit, raising your own catfish can be a very rewarding experience. But before you go out and buy fish, there are a few things you need to know, and a few others you need to consider beforehand. Let's get ... more »

How to Raise Hamsters

By Darcy Andries

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Choosing to breed hamsters is not a decision someone should make lightly. It takes a lot of work and can have tragic results if not done correctly. This article will assume you know the basics about hamster care. If you are unfamiliar with the ... more »

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