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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 Kill Fleas

By Triplite

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Fleas are pesky critters that can transmit a variety of diseases and illnesses and make life miserable for your pet as well. Getting rid of these pests is essential for a healthy, happy home for all of its two-legged and four-legged inhabitants. ... more »

How to Know if a Pet Hermit Crab is Sick

By eHow Pets Editor

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A hermit crab's illness can be traumatic for both owner and pet. Fungal infections, infestations, shell discarding and loss of limbs can stress your hermit crab and leave it susceptible to serious illness. Learn how to identify possible illness ... more »

How to Know if a Pet Insect is Sick

By eHow Pets Editor

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Part of taking care of your pet is knowing if it is feeling well. With most animals this is relatively simple since they have physiology somewhat similar to a human. This isn't so with insects. Various species of insects can get different ... more »

How to Know if a Pet Snail Is Ill

By eHow Pets Editor

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In caring for snails, as with any other pet, owners can encounter problems. Illness and injury can effect these tiny creatures, just as they can effect the larger, more rambunctious members of the animal kingdom. Be able to spot the first signs ... more »

How to Know if a Salamander is Sick

By eHow Pets Editor

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Salamanders are a popular pet among children and adults alike. However, like other pets, disease and illness are constant threats. Learn how to identify the beginning signs of a salamander illness or disease and keep your salamander in top health... more »

How to Know if Italian Greyhounds Are Right for You

By mommynightskye

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Sleek, sweet and beautiful, Italian Greyhounds turn heads wherever they go. If you are considering bringing an Italian Greyhound into your family, read on for some details that should help you decide if this is the right dog for you... more »

How to Know the Difference Between a Reptile and an Amphibian

By Jennon

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Ever wondered what the difference between a reptile and an amphibian is? It's not as difficult as you may think... more »

How to know what responsibilities you'll have as a dog owner?

By webDogTrainer

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Here is a list of responsibilites you will have as a dog owner... more »

How to Learn About Diseases That Affect Emus

By eHow Pets Editor

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Once you've established your emu farm, keeping your birds healthy is of utmost importance. Learning about the diseases that affect emus and the early warning signs of these diseases can help you eliminate or greatly reduce the risk factor ... more »

How to Live With a Cockatiel

By Beren deMotier

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Cockatiels are charming, sweet, inexpensive and readily available pet birds. Living with a cockatiel takes some know-how, realistic notions, a strong immune system and a vacuum... more »

How to Make a Dog bed

By pigs4fun

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Does your dog or pet need a new bed that is not yours? This beginner sewing project is nothing but easy and fun... more »

How to make a grooming table for a dog

By knewf

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Make life easier on yourself the next time you groom your dog. Use a Grooming table! If you don't have one, why spend more than you need to? A grooming table is comparatively easy to make and will cost you less than half the price if you make it ... more »

How to make a Lab sit

By owngunz

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You will learn how to make your lab sit... more »

How to Make a No-Cook Cake for your dog

By pj123

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You Might Think this Cake Sounds pretty Horrible, But your Dog will Love It.. more »

How to Make a Pet bed out of an old Pillow

By pigs4fun

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Need a Dog bed? Want to help your local shelter? Have an old pillow and pillow case? Hate the way that old dog bed looks in your room! Make fido stylish and fun you know fido will appreciate... more »

How to Make a Rottweiler Good With Children

By MacDonald

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With the right training, a Rottweiler is an excellent family dog. This is what the German breed standard says about the Rottweiler temperament: "He is descended from friendly and peaceable stock and by nature loves children, is affectionate, ... more »

How to Make A Treat for your Squirrel Friends...

By Christina Ellis

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Squirrels love these tasty treats and you will love watching them eat... more »

How to Make an Inexpensive Tunnel Toy for Ferrets

By Mauschen

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You will learn how to devise an inexpensive tunnel toy that ferrets can't resist... more »

How to Make Cat Toys with Pipe Cleaners

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats love to play hunting and stalking games. You can buy expensive cat toys at your local pet store, or you can save time and money by making your own. Cat toys can be made quickly and easily from common pipe cleaners. These toys will not only ... more »

How to Make Dog Shampoo

By Jason Whitaker

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Within just a few days of washing my puppy and she smells like she's been wrestling rodents in the rain. Washing your dog as often as I do can lead to the need to save some money by making your own dog shampoo at home. This is a simple ... more »

How to Make dog Treats with 4 ingredients

By pigs4fun

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Make these simple Dog treats that are fun and healthy. Base Treat dough with your special ingredient... more »

How to Make Gourmet Dog Food

By eHow Pets Editor

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Making gourmet dog food is as easy as cooking for the rest of your family. It is made with fresh meat and vegetables and is full of nutrition and flavor. Make a large batch and freeze it in zip top bags for quick meals. Your dog will thank you!.. more »

How to Make Homemade Fish Food

By eHow Pets Editor

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If commercial fish flakes are leaving you and your fish bored and live bait isn't your style, it may be time to make your own homemade fish food. All you need are the right ingredients and a bit of time. Don't overfeed and you'll have healthy ... more »

How to Make Ice Cube Treats For Your Pet

By firefrog17

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Does your dog run and grab an ice cube after you've dropped on the floor. A lot of dogs love ice cubes, whether they want to play or to eat it. Read on to learn how to make an ice cube your dog will like more than a regular one... more »

How to make liver treats for your dog

By Janet Ford

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Why pay for expensive dog treats when you can make your own in just minutes for pennies? It’s super easy to make your own liver dog treats. These are great to use for a training aide or dog show bait. Keeps for a very long time... more »

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