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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 French Braid Horse Hair

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Once you learn how to French braid a horse's tail, you'll be able to French braid on a person's head, a horse's mane, and any other head of hair you come across that needs French braiding. It's a matter of practice, and getting used to holding ... more »

How to Geld a Llama

By eHow Pets Editor

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Llamas are naturally good-natured animals often chosen as pets, to guard herd animals and as breeding animals. For owners who don't want to breed male llamas, the option to geld--or castrate--is sought. A geld llama loses the sexual arousal ... more »

How to Get a Great Photo of Your Dog

By Deana Case

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Sometimes it is difficult to get a great photo of your dog. Many dogs are curious about the camera, or they want to come kiss you when you squat down to take the picture. Even if you have a cooperative canine model, getting the right lighting and ... more »

How to Get a House Cat to Come Home

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats have an innate desire to get outside and explore the world. If your cat is used to being let outside then you already know that he knows how to find his way home, and when he is done having fun he shows up at your doorstep. If; however, your ... more »

How to Get an International Health Certificate for Pet Travel

By eHow Pets Editor

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Traveling with your pet can be fun and rewarding for both of you. You won't have the worry and guilt of leaving your beloved pet behind while you go on vacation and your pet won't have to spend days or weeks missing you while you're gone. For ... more »

How to Get Chia Pet Seeds

By eHow Pets Editor

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Chia, or Salvia Columbariae, has been used for centuries by native populations throughout the Americas as a food source that aids digestion and promotes endurance. Today we know that chia's oil is 60 percent omega-3 fatty acid and contains the ... more »

How to get involved in Animal Rights

By Beans4Biscuits

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Does it ever seem the animal rights problems are too vast and you don't even know where to start? Here you'll learn that big or small, every step you take makes a difference. You'll also learn the most effective steps to take that will make your ... more »

How to Get Rid of Cat Odor

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cat odors can be off-putting to you and your guest. Fortunately, you can use many common household items to banish these aromas without having to buy expensive cleaners. Follow these steps... more »

How to get rid of fleas

By emmabushyo

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Fleas. No fun. Who wants them pestering their pet or taking over their house? Nobody... more »

How to Get Rid of Fleas When Your Home is Infested

By AutumnLeavz

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Prevention is the Key to keeping your pet and home infestation free. However, sometimes it happens before you realize it and you end up with a serious infestation on your hands. I had an indoor cat for years without any fleas until a stray cat ... more »

How to Get Rid of Flies Around Dog's Water and Food

By eHow Pets Editor

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You feed your dogs outside and your dogs are very happy eating outside. But during the summer, flies cover your dog's food and water bowls. It doesn't seem like your dog cares, but it's disgusting to you. Luckily you can do some things to get rid ... more »

How to Get Rid Of Your Pet's Fleas Without The Use Of Chemicals

By Janet Ford

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If you prefer to use non-chemical approaches to your pet's health care or maybe your pet has had adverse reactions in the past to the standard chemical flea killer products, you need this advice. Fleas are not only annoying in their own right but ... more »

How to Get Your Dog to Accept a Cat

By nservice

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Dogs and cats speak different body languages. A dog’s instinct is to chase a running cat, while the cat’s goal is to simply flee. It’s the same for a wagging tail. To a dog a tail waving in the wind is a sign of friendship, but for a cat it’s a ... more »

How to get your dog to welcome the baby

By Andrea18

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Many people worry that there dog will be aggressive towards the baby but that is up to the person to decide... more »

How to Get Your Own Dairy Goat Feed Mixed

By Janet Ford

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If you want your dairy goats to feel, perform and even show their best, you may wish to look at having your own feed mixed versus buying it by the bag labeled simply 'goat feed' at your local feed store. All goats are not created equal. Here is ... more »

How to Give a Bath to a Pet Bird

By BlueOx

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Most experts agree that a dust bath is best for birds, since their feathers are naturally water-resistant. However, anyone who has ever watched birds playing in a bird bath, or had their pet bird follow them to the shower, can tell you that birds ... more »

How to Give a Big Hairy Dog A Bath

By knewf

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Giving a large dog a bath will not always be an easy task but in the end you will have a much cleaner dog that will be a joy to have in your household!.. more »

How to Give a Pet Monkey a Bath

By eHow Pets Editor

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To care for and bathe a pet monkey requires a lot of time and patience. They are adorable creatures, but can be quite challenging to keep clean. You'll have an easier time bathing your pet monkey if you take time to learn some basic steps. No ... more »

How to Give a Pill to a Cat the EASY Way

By wendyr

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I have two cats that both need medicine twice daily. One has an overactive thyroid and the other has diabetes. I have learned how to EASILY give my cat a pill. Here's how you can do this too... more »

How to Give a Tamagotchi as a Gift

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your kid has been nagging you for a pet, but the smells that are sure to follow are a real turn-off. Maybe you want a pet, but your lease doesn't allow them. Sounds like it's time for a Tamagotchi gift. Tamagotchis are virtual pets. Just like a ... more »

How to Give First Aid to Pets

By CzarRobin

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Keeping pets is a very difficult job. if you have pets at home, treat them as living beings and take care of them as well. If you have pet or want to keep a pet you must always take its responsibility. My this step to step instructions on how to ... more »

How to Give Your Dog Daily Checkups

By eHow Pets Editor

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Give your dog a checkup every day when you first get her, then examine her at least once a week to increase your awareness of her normal condition... more »

How to Give Your Pet A Quick and Easy Bath Without Water

By Aimee30

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Would you like to bathe your pet easily without a lot of fuss and muss? Sick of water everywhere and perhaps on you? Try this article to find out how to bathe your pet without water... more »

How to Groom a Beagle

By eHow Pets Editor

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Year after year, the beagle is among the most popular dogs in the United States. They are intelligent, gentle, good-natured dogs, who make excellent family pets. They are a small to medium sized breed, with a stout body and large, droopy ears. ... more »

How to Groom a Belgian Sheepdog

By eHow Pets Editor

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In the U.S., the term "Belgian sheepdog" refers to the Groenendael and the Belgian Tervuren, while in Europe dog fanciers include two additional breeds, Belgian Malinoi and Laekenois, within the classification. Belgian sheepdogs are generally ... more »

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