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How to Travel with your Dog on an Airplane

By tlperl

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Traveling on a domestic flight with your dog can be very stressful—for both of you—but these tips will hopefully help you be prepared. It's worth it once you get there!.. more »

How to Travel with your Pet

By Hillary Marshall

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Many people need to travel with their pets for a variety of reasons. Traveling with your pet can be very pleasant if the proper precautions and plans are made. However, traveling with your pet can also be a nightmare if your not adequately ... more »

How to Treat a Dog's Bleeding Nail

By eHow Pets Editor

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The quick contains the blood vessels in a dog's toenail and can be one of the most sensitive areas on your dog. Injury to the quick can cause pain to your dog, as well as lots of bleeding... more »

How to Treat a Dog's Ear Hematoma

By eHow Pets Editor

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Aural or ear hematomas are collections of blood between the skin and cartilage of a dog's ear flap. The hematomas are caused by burst blood vessels due to vigorous shaking of the head, scratching of the ear or other injuries. If your dog has an ... more »

How to Treat a Poisoned Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your dog has been poisoned you need to get him to a vet immediately. A big problem with dog poisoning is by the time you discover the dog has been poisoned it might be too late to make it to the vet in time. The best way for you to treat a dog ... more »

How to Treat a Swollen Paw

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your pet's paws show signs of swelling, examine the area and determine the cause. In most cases, you can treat a swollen paw at home... more »

How to Treat Canine Stroke

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your dog has had a canine stroke, you may have questions about what this means for your dog and how to treat him. Fairly rare, canine strokes happen for two reasons. They happen when blood stops flowing to the brain (Ischaemic strokes) or from ... more »

How to Treat Cat Acne

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your cat doesn't have to be a teenager to get acne. Just like humans, cats have glands that release oil that clog pores. Cat acne shows up most commonly under the chin and around the lips. You may notice a black area on the chin that looks like ... more »

How to Treat Pancreatitis in Cats

By Melissa Maroff

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Pancreatitis is common in cats—and can become life threatening if left untreated—but the good news is that for the most part it's fairly easy to control. Pancreatitis is basically severe inflammation of the pancreas, a gland located in the ... more »

How to Treat Ringworm on a Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Dermatophytosis, or ringworm, is a fungal infection that is a common cat ailment. The ringworm lesions sometimes form raised, red bumps in a circular pattern, giving ringworm its name even though no worms are present. Treating ringworm in cats is ... more »

How to Treat Your Dog's Ear Infection

By Tracy Rose

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Left untreated, a dog's ear infection can cause damage to the ear, canal, affect the dog's hearing and lead to chronic ear infections that are seemingly neverending. Aside from the cost of the frequent trips to the vet, your dog will be ... more »

How to Treat/Prevent Feline Herpes

By K Mueller Stroup

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Once a cat has a feline herpes episode, it is difficult to treat; however, preventing another one is moderately easy! This article will hopefully let you know that there IS hope!.. more »

How to trim the hair on the feet of a long coated dog

By knewf

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Many owners of long coated dogs have problems with getting burrs in the foot because the hair is too long. Especially in the winter it is important to keep the feet trimmed somewhat to prevent "ice balls" between the toes and yet still ... more »

How to Trim Your Cat's Claws

By VallartaVixen

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Trimming your cat's claws is an important part of cat care. It will save your skin, your furniture, and maybe your other pets. You should trim your cat's claws every few weeks. Here's how:.. more »

How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails

By michaelgavin

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Trimming your dog’s nails is an important part of dog grooming. If you allow your dog’s nails to grow too long they can accidentally scratch you or your children, as well as damage your flooring and carpeting. Easily trim your dog’s nails by ... more »

How to Understand Dog Speak

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Do you ever wish your dog could communicate with you? The fact is your dog is talking to you all the time only he speaks with his own special form of “dog speak” that's not so hard to interpret once you understand it. Dog speak manifests itself ... more »

How to Use a Buster Cube to Mentally Exercise Your Dog

By Eric Letendre

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Dogs spend a lot of time without their owners. As we go off to work, our dogs spend the day waiting for us to come home. There are some great toys that keep your dog occupied. One of the best is a Buster Cube. It is one of my favorite dog toys ... more »

How to Use a Choke Chain for a Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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Use a choke chain on your pet sparingly. If you feel you must use one, learn how to place the choke chain on properly, and remove it immediately after use. You can use a choke chain to walk your dog, or to train your dog. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Use A Crate To Manage Your Dog's Behavior

By Eric Letendre

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A young dog can get into big trouble if left unattended. Properly managing your dog's behavior can prevent injury. Using a crate is the easiest way to manage your dog... more »

How to Use Acupressure on Small Dogs

By Suzanna Stinnett

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Acupressure, an ancient healing practice, has been gaining recognition for its ability to heal animals as well as people. All of us have had the experience of rubbing a painful area to get relief. Dogs and other animals do the same. The small dog ... more »

How to Use Clippers to Give Your Dog a Hair Cut

By eHow Pets Editor

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With a few tools and some spare time, you can give your dog a haircut. Not only does this provide a more enjoyable experience for your dog, it gives you the added satisfaction of giving your dog the care he needs while saving money and time. In a ... more »

How to Use Everyday Household Items as Cat Toys

By Linda McCloud

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Some people may believe that they have to spend lots of money on their cats and their cat’s toys. But that isn’t the case. Most cats will play come quicker playing with everyday objects than they will those expensive toys. So, save your money and ... more »

How to Use Gel Packs for Pet Hydration

By eHow Pets Editor

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It can be a challenge to provide fresh water to pets while traveling. It's not always possible to include water dishes or bottles in small crates or carriers. Pets always need access to a source of hydration or they could become sick. Cats are ... more »

How to Use Olive Oil to Prevent Hairballs

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your cat suffers from hairballs, you know how unpleasant it is to watch your cat cough up a hairball and then have to clean it up. Before you spend money on expensive hairball treatments, try using olive oil to get rid of hairballs. Olive oil ... more »

How to Use Pet Microchips

By eHow Pets Editor

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Losing a pet is a big fear of many pet owners. It is estimated that 1 in 3 pets will either run away or become lost. Luckily, pet microchips are available to help re-unite pet and owner. Pet microchips are not expensive; in fact the typical ... more »

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