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If you’ve already trained your dog to “sit”, “stay” &/or “lay down”, then you’re on your way to teaching the “run” command on a dog treadmill. With patience and kindness you will make using...

Constipation in dogs is often misdiagnosed by pet owners, so it is important to get involved with a veterinarian if a dog is having symptoms of constipation. Find out how to treat a dog's...

Introducing a dog and cat to each other should be a gradual process beginning with keeping them separated, getting them familiar with each other's smells and letting them interact through a pet...

A cat can be trained to enter a cat door by placing his or her food dishes near the door, propping the door open and allowing the cat to see through to the other side. Encourage a cat to step...

Teaching a cat to come to her name involves using the noises or activities that already make her come running, such as opening a bag of kibble, a can of wet food or a jar of treats. Practice...

A cat can be trained to sleep on a cat bed instead of the furniture if it is a soft and comfortable place for him or her to curl up into. Find a cat bed that is similar to the cat's favorite...

A cat's litter box should be cleaned once a day using a slatted litter scoop. Sprinkle fresh litter on top after every cleaning with help from a professional pet behavior consultant in this free...

To crate train a cat, leave the crate in a high-traffic area for the cat to explore, start putting toys inside the crate and feed the cat its regular meals inside. Get a cat to be comfortable in a...

Getting a cat into a pet carrier can be tricky, but the best way is to handle the cat from the scruff of the neck. Make the carrier a comfortable and hospitable environment with help from a...

Encouraging a pet bird to create a nest involves setting up a hospitable environment, such as a store-bought or handmade nesting box and perch. Supply a safe place for pet birds to nest with help...

Bird perches can be made from dowel rods, sanitized sticks and a variety of other materials, and they should be placed in convenient locations throughout the bird's cage. Make sure pet birds have...

Are you afraid your dog is not receiving enough exercise? Read on to find a way to let your puppy off the leash in a safe and protected environment. Exercising your dog properly will bring...

To calm pet anxiety naturally, be familiar with the triggers of the anxiety, whether it be storms, separation or noises, and calmly talk a dog through a few of those situations. Reward positive...

Making a dog work for food instead of treats is a great way to maintain a healthy weight and keep him motivated to follow commands. Find a healthy food that the dog loves with tips from an...

Newborn kittens should be handled after they have reached 2 weeks of age, and they should be cupped gently with both hands. Find out how very young kittens should be introduced to human...

Lice that can occur on cats look similar to the lice that humans can get, but they are a different species and are not contagious between animals and people. Identify feline lice, which is quite...

Fatty liver disease in cats is caused by a high-fat diet normally offered as a domestic pet, but wild cats eat a lean enough diet to maintain proper liver health. Find out how obese cats can have...

Spironolactone is used in felines as a diuretic to help cats get rid of water from heart disease or other problems. Learn more about this alternative to phamarcamide with help from a practicing...

Newborn kittens shouldn't be picked up until they are at least 2 weeks of age, because the mother needs to feel comfortable enough to teach them important life skills. Keep a kitten around its...

Common pet training supplies include a nylon slip chain, a prompt collar and electronic collars. Discover why there are fewer corrections involved when using prompt collars with help from a...

Taking care of birds is relatively simple when using all of the proper supplies, which includes a cage, food and water bowls, perches, toys and fresh bedding. Care for a pet bird with tips from a...

Catching a pet bird that has flown out of its cage can be done using nets, a towel or simply by leaving its cage open for when it returns. Discover ways to recapture a bird with tips from a pet...

Adopting a bird for free is sometimes possible by looking on Craiglist or by going to the local Humane Society, but there is usually a nominal adoption fee. Cut costs by buying second-hand cages...

One way to make a rabbit trap is with a box, a piece of string and a few carrots. Learn about getting a human rabbit trap from a local hardware store with help from the manager of a pet store in...

When building a guinea pig cage, use chicken wire and wood for the sides and top, but make sure the bottom is plastic and easy to clean. Make sure the bedding for a guinea pig cage doesn't have...

When building a rabbit hutch, it's important to use metal because it doesn't soak up odor, and it's relatively easy to clean. Find out how to use chicken wire and wood to build a rabbit cage with...

When making a hamster cage that fits the needs of a hamster, use a 10-gallon cage with a top that will lock or a top that is heavier than the hamster. Use care when choosing bottles and bedding...

When coming across an orphaned rat, it's helpful to take care of it by giving it a heating pad, soft bedding and water to keep them hydrated. Make sure orphaned rats are eating and drinking on...

When caring for rats, it's important to get a good cage because rats are intelligent and can often escape. Make sure to provide a rat with plenty of toys with help from the manager of a pet store...

The best way to train a rabbit is with positive reinforcement and gentle negative reinforcement, such as squirting them lightly with water. Discover why it's important to be consistent when...

Sugar gliders are omnivores, and they should eat about 40 percent vegetables and 50 percent protein. Find out how to feed sugar gliders crickets and monkey biscuits with help from the manager of a...

Chinchillas may be free for adoption at an exotic pet rescue center, but be sure it is a compatible pet for a particular lifestyle. Consider adopting a chinchilla with helpful information from a...

Owning a pet chinchilla requires doing a bit of research to fully understand its lifestyle, as they are nocturnal, they live off of a hay-based diet and they can live for up to 20 years. Discover...

When buying a ferret, it's important to know what food they eat, whether keeping the pet is legal and what to look for in a potential pet. Buy a ferret with tips from a chief veterinarian in this...

When giving a ferret as a gift, it's important to collect information and to give the receiver the option of choosing the ferret themselves. Give a ferret as a gift with tips from a chief...

If someone finds an injured bird, the most important thing is trying to assess whether the injuries are serious or if the bird will recover soon. Take care of an injured bird with tips from a...

If a pet bird is getting proper food and the proper amount of chewing material, then the bird won't need to have its beak trimmed. Trim a bird's beak with tips from a chief veterinarian in this...

A hermit crab's habitat should include cocoa bedding, cork bark and plenty of humidity to keep their gills moist. Create a perfect hermit crab habitat by including a suction tray and a water bowl...

Mating hermit crabs cannot be forced as there is not enough information as to how the mating ritual works. Learn more about the complicated process of hermit crab mating with insight from a pet...

Telling a male hermit crab from a female is currently based on theories of claw size, color and hairs on certain body sections. Discover the mysteries of the hermit crab with insight from a pet...

Painting a hermit crab shell can be done with water colors or special paint kits that contain extras like glitter. Make creative hermit crab shells with googly eyes and sparkles with tips from a...

Caring for hermit crabs involves keeping them in a humid environment, changing food and water daily and checking bedding for mites and fleas. Foster a loving environment for hermit crabs with...

Hermit crabs change their own shells, but need their owner to find spiral or rams-horn shells with cavities. Choose shells that have a cavity bigger than the pincher of a hermit crab with insight...

Hermit crabs should have food and water changed regularly, and be kept in a moist environment to help with breathing. Feed hermit crabs fruits, vegetables or fish and use a mist machine or spray...

Start building a hermit crab cage with a large plastic container, then place bedding, something to climb on and a water bowl inside. Construct a hermit crab cage that fits one crab for every...

Get a dog to pick up things you want by using your voice to get the dog excited and teaching it that the item is a toy to retrieve. Teach a dog to pick up things and bring them to you with tips...

To tell if a pet hermit crab is dead, move a hermit crab around their shell to see if it's limp, or smell the shell for any pungent odors. Hear about the reasons why a hermit crab may not be...

Since the gender of a hermit crab is very hard to determine, there is no way to sex hermit crabs in captivity. Discover why pet hermit crabs can't breed in this free video from a exotic pet...

Feed hermit crabs pet food that is designed for their specific nutrition, which can come in powder or granule forms. Discover more about what omnivores, like hermit crabs, eat in this free video...

It's impossible to breed pet hermit crabs because there is no way to create their natural breeding environment. Learn how hermit crabs lay eggs in the ocean with this free video from a exotic pet...