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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 Decide Whether to Adopt a Retired Racing Greyhound Dog

By FaithAllen

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Retired racing greyhound dogs make wonderful pets, but they are not necessarily the right match for every home. Retired racing greyhound dogs have special needs that are not an issue for most other breeds of dogs. Before you decide to adopt a ... more »

How to Decide Whether to Get a Cocker Spaniel

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Cocker Spaniel was brought to the United States from Great Britain in the late nineteenth century and has become one of the most popular dog breeds in North America. There are many things you must consider, however, when deciding to get a ... more »

How to Determine the Gender of a Grasshopper

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many people have wondered if a grasshopper is a male or female at least one time in their lives. There is a specific way to determine the gender of a grasshopper. However, grasshoppers are very delicate and you must handle them gently when ... more »

How to Determine the Gender, Lifespan and Weight of a Lovebird

By eHow Pets Editor

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A pet lovebird can bring you a lot of enjoyment. Many lovebird owners leave the pet store with many questions about their new pet, like the gender, average lifespan and weight. Although the gender is predetermined, the lovebird's diet determines ... more »

How to Determine the Sex of a Degu

By eHow Pets Editor

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The ability to tell the sex of a degu is essential before bringing one home as a pet. Males and females are not easily distinguished, and pet stores often make mistakes. Avoid bringing home a pregnant degu, or accidentally adding a male to an ... more »

How to Dig a Grave for a Pet

By peterclark13

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Vinnie Vega is a Great Dane. He’s also mine. And like his canine brethren, he’s enormous. Standing on his hind legs, he’s about six feet and he weighs 175 pounds. But like all Great Danes before and after, Vinnie will someday die. On this tragic ... more »

How to Drive Cross Country With a Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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Driving cross-country with your dog can be quite an adventure. From where to stay overnight, to how often you should stop, make plans for a more pleasurable trip... more »

How to Dry Bathe a Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats don't like being bathed. However, occasionally your cat may desperately need a bath. Whether suffering from fleas, spending too much time playing outside in the dirt or slowly developing a funky odor, a dry bath treatment can be much easier ... more »

How to Eliminate Odor From a Fish Tank

By eHow Pets Editor

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When not properly set up or cared for, a fish tank can smell. Setting up the fish tank correctly will keep most odors from beginning, but every fish tank could smell eventually. Here are a few tips for avoiding and eliminating odors... more »

How to Escape a Dog Attack

By Deana Case

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Aggressive dogs sometimes will continue to threaten a person even when they have done all the correct things to prevent being attacked. This is a dangerous situation, and a cool head is necessary. When avoidance does not work, you must take ... more »

How to Estimate The Number Of Puppies Your Dog Will Have

By Janet Ford

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Knowing how many puppies to expect from your dog will help you out immensely when it comes time for whelping day. While none of these methods are 100% accurate, they can at least give you a good idea. And - if your vet says they see 9 puppies and ... more »

How to Evaluate a Raw Milk Dairy

By eHow Pets Editor

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Before drinking raw milk, it is important to evaluate the raw milk dairy. Good raw milk in its natural state is not simply un-pasteurized milk; it must be produced according to certain standards in order to ensure its cleanliness. Here is how to ... more »

How to Feed a Pet Snail

By eHow Pets Editor

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For some, snails seem like ideal pets because they require a minimum of maintenance. However, snails are living animals in need of constant care, including feeding. Keep your snail happy and healthy by feeding your snail a variety of natural foods... more »

How to Feed a Pet Tarantula

By eHow Pets Editor

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If you don’t have a fear of creepy-crawlers and you’re looking for a “different” kind of pet, you might consider a pet tarantula. Their feed consists of live insects such as beetles, moths and crickets, or in the case of larger varieties, ... more »

How to Feed Pet Snakes

By eHow Pets Editor

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Keeping a pet snake requires special care. If you are a new snake owner, feeding a snake will take some research to familiarize yourself with your snake's eating habits. Without the proper knowledge on how to feed your snake, you may cause ... more »

How to Feed Your Cat a Healthy Diet

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Cats were not meant to eat corn, rice and barley. They were designed to eat MEAT. Cats in the wild would never eat the way dry cat food makers feed your feline buddy. Studies now show dry cat food offers convenience to the owner, and poor ... more »

How to Find A Responsible Dog Breeder

By knewf

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After the recent tv special on Oprah about puppy mills, it should be apparent that when you are looking for a purebred dog, you should either select from a pet shelter OR find a responsible breeder. Here are the tips to finding a responsible ... more »

How to Find a High Quality Sphynx Stud

By eHow Pets Editor

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Sphynx cats are a rare, hairless feline breed that demands lots of care and quality breeding if the litter is to produce healthy and nice looking animals. Finding a Sphynx stud is sometimes not easy but making the right connection is an important ... more »

How to Find A Lost Dog Or Cat

By Eric Letendre

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As a former Animal Control Officer we often gave advice to pet owners that had lost their dog or cat. The most important step is to take action fast. Here are some steps to follow... more »

How to Find an Apartment Bird

By eHow Pets Editor

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Choosing a pet when you live in an apartment involves careful consideration. It is not like living in a house where you can just choose whatever pet you desire. A bird is an ideal apartment pet as it is small and doesn't require a lot of room. ... more »

How to Find an Emu Processing Plant

By eHow Pets Editor

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Emu farmers have learned that since the breeders market has dropped so drastically, they must process their birds into other products to earn a living. One market that is slowly growing in popularity is the meat market, where the alternative red ... more »

How to Find Free Livestock

By Kat Yares

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With feed costs rising every week, many livestock owners are looking to either cut back or get out of animal husbandry altogether. Also, often people will get rabbits or goats as a novelty, and when the uniqueness wears off, they look for ways ... more »

How to Find the Best Cat Food and Cat Litter

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Is your cat eating the best cat food available? How about the litter? Are you using the best cat litter on the market? If you are wondering how to find the best cat food and the best cat litter, you are almost there. Read on for the steps that ... more »

How to Fix Swim Bladder Disease in Goldfish

By eHow Pets Editor

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A fish that has problems diving to the bottom of its tank, appears stuck at the bottom of the tank seemingly unable to swim to the surface, swims sideways or upside down or appears to swim standing on its head, might have Swim Bladder Disease--an ... more »

How to Foster a Pet

By Melissa Maroff

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Fostering can be a gratifying experience for both you and a homeless animal (and there is certainly no shortage of pets that need fostering). Although you may not be able to keep the pet permanently, you are providing the best possible ... more »

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