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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 Keep Your Dog Off Your Furniture

By SeventhSibling

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Yeah, sure, training is the best route to keep your dog off your expensive upholstered furniture. But even a trained dog may not be able to resist the urge to curl up on your comfortable sofa, particularly when you are not around. Here are ... more »

How to Keep Your Dog Safe During the Holidays

By KonaGirl

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The majority of pet owners do not realize that their homes are a potential for disaster and the safety of their dogs is at risk. Complete these steps to keep your dogs safe through the holidays... more »

How to Keep Your Dog Safe On Halloween

By Eric Letendre

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With Halloween right around the corner we want to make sure that we all have a safe, fun Halloween night. With the parties and other activities going on there are some steps that we can all follow. Slow down while driving; wear bright clothing, ... 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 Pet Snake is Ill

By eHow Pets Editor

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Snakes, like most animals, will instinctively hide an illness to avoid becoming vulnerable to predators. Furthermore, snakes lack the expressiveness of mammalian pets that allow the pet owner to tell if an illness is present. However, by becoming ... more »

How to Know If a Rabbit is Pregnant

By eHow Pets Editor

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Discovering if your rabbit is pregnant is much easier than people think. Even though a veterinarian can give you a definite answer about this question, there is a way that you can put your suspicions to rest as well. Follow the steps below to ... 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 if Your Cat has Thyroid Problems

By Felicity

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Is your cat restless, howling at night and looking a little dull? It might be a case of thyroid problems that needs veterinary attention as soon as possible. Here are some indicators to help you work out if your cat has a thyroid problem... more »

How to know if your cat is a terrorist

By Kiwi Sauce

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Cats are often portrayed as evil on TV and in movies. Here is how to check if your cat is evil, or just bad tempered... 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 Know When and What Kind of Dog Vaccinations To Give Your Pet

By *Janet Ford

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If you wish to be more exact in your application of your dog's vaccinations (ie: avoid over vaccination or under vaccination) you need to arm yourself with the knowledge of what diseases are covered and when your dog is most at risk for ... 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 Live With a Deaf Dog

By Melissa Maroff

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Deaf dogs make wonderful and rewarding companions. In order to bond with deaf dogs and fully appreciate them—here are some things to know about living with them... more »

How to Live with a Jack Russell Terrier

By Tammy Lou Waite

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If you seek a quiet dog who will lay peacefully in your lap while you watch Wheel of Fortune, a Jack Russell terrier is probably not the dog for you. Jack Russell Terriers are highly animated and active dogs. They are curious, alert and have ... more »

How to make a " Bone Bonanza " treat , for your Dog.

By welch

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Make this bonaza treat for your pet with ground beef... more »

How to Make a Cake For Your Dog

By Desula

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Last Christmas we had a party at Cookie and Biscuit's Doggy Day Care. Each person brought a "Dog Dirty Santa" gift and we bought dog treats to share with our 4 legged friends. There was a cake for the pups. Here is a recipe... 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 Dog Vomit a Swallowed Object

By eHow Pets Editor

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Dogs eat anything. If an object is on the ground chances are your dog will try to eat it and there are occasions when your dog will actually swallow it. These objects can't pass in your dog's stool so you'll need to make your dog vomit the object ... more »

How to Make a Hay Rack for a Guinea Pig Cage

By Angela Dalecki

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Guinea pigs need fresh hay every day. Many guinea pig owners choose to attach a hay rack to the side of the cage, to keep it off the floor. While pet stores usually sell small hay racks or spinners, they tend to be expensive and don't hold a lot ... 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 muzzle

By DaKnees

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A muzzle is a good way to keep your dog from licking wounds, or to keep your dog from biting you in an emergency when he is frightened and in pain... more »

How to Make a Peanut Butter Log for Birds

By Michael Motta

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While the various seeds are fine for attracting birds, it's also good to vary their diets by adding fats, especially during the cold winter months. Also, some birds, especially woodpeckers, seem often to prefer fatty foods such as peanut butter ... 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 »

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