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Get cat tips and advice from the pet experts at eHow. Providing a healthy diet, selecting a veterinarian and training a kitten to use the litter box can seem overwhelming. Simplify life with your cat using eHow's step-by-step instructions. From breeding to caring for an elderly cat's health, keep your felines purring with How To articles from eHow. Take the mystery out of grooming, preventing fleas or buying a fancy cat collar. Looking for scratching posts or cat condos? eHow offers helpful hints on a wide range of cat-related subjects.

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  • How to Make Moist Cat Morsel Treats

    What cat doesn’t like cat treats and will often beg for them. Yet most commercially made can treats contain not so healthy ingredients like chemicals to preserve the treats. And often these...

  • How to Make Cat Attack Cookies

    Cats are notorious for their pickiness but I have yet to meet a cat who doesn’t like cat treats. Most cat treats bought at the grocery store or pet store are not always the healthiest. This recipe...

  • How to Put Your Cat On a Diet. Help Your Cat Lose Weight

    A healthy diet and body weight are not only important to you, but your cat as well. You may think putting your cat on a diet is not necessary and that a fat cat is a healthy and happy cat. Giving...

  • How to Stop Your Kitten From Biting

    Stopping a kitten from biting can be a challenge, especially when your kitten is exceptionally young. The good news is that with a little diligence and dedication you can effectively train your...

  • How to Increase Appetite in an Aging Cat

    Senior cats often experience a loss of appetite. A health problem is often to blame, but the aging process itself may cause appetite loss. In either case, cat owners must carefully observe aging...

  • Herbs to Relax Cats

    A hyper cat can be a joy to watch, provided your pet's energy comes back down after the spell. Particularly hyper cats can be hard to manage. They may attack you or your children, claw at the...

  • How to Keep a Cat Playful Over the Years

    We’ve all heard the phrase: “The trouble with a kitten is that eventually it becomes a cat.” One of the reasons people say this seems to be the tendency for playful kittens to become slothful...

  • Gifts for a Cat

    There are many kinds of gifts you can buy or make to please your cat. Cats get bored easily, so keeping them entertained is important and fun for your cat as well as you. You can get food treats...

  • How to Get Your Cat to Like You: A Guide to Approaching Cats

    Getting your cat to like you doesn't necessarily happen right away... sometimes it takes a little coaxing. But it's worth the trouble.

  • Alternatives to Catnip

    Catnip contains a chemical that generally causes an excited reaction in cats. Cats can become immune to it due to over-exposure; some are actually allergic. There are alternatives to using catnip...

  • Morning Sickness in Cats

    Cats can get morning sickness when they are pregnant. People may debate the issue, but if you have had a cat who is pregnant, you have probably seen the telltale signs of morning sickness. Not...

  • Indoor Plants That Are Safe for Cats

    Anyone who has had an indoor cat knows that cats are not exclusively carnivorous. They like, and in fact need, a little greenery in their diet. That can make for a dodgy situation where...

  • How to Care for Your Cat and Possessions

    This article will teach you how to care for you cat and possessions in ways you might not have ever thought about. Basically this article is full of tips and suggestions.

  • How to Make Homemade Cat Toys

    When I had first got my cat, I took him straight to Petco and bought all sorts of fun toys for him! In the end, I ended up spending a fortune. At first I thought it was worth it, until the...

  • How to Paint a catnip planter

    Kitties love their catnip, so why not make it as attractive to you as it is to them? You can make this fun planter in an afternoon.

  • How to Pick Safe Cat Toys

    Finding safe cat toys is a fun part of pet ownership. Cats are curious creatures and love to play. They say that cats have 9 lives, probably because their curiosity used 8 up quickly enough. ...

  • Cat Calming Home Remedies

    Normally, cats are the very picture of calm and collected animals. But occasionally, such as when they're being transported in a carrier to the vet, a cat's behavior can be anything but calm. A...

  • How to Play with your cats the right way

    Playing with your cat the right way and with the right toys!

  • Catnip Side Effects

    Catnip, a popular member of the mint family, is commonly used as a psychoactive stimulant for domestic cats. Although few studies have investigated the biological effect that catnip has on cats,...

  • How to Get Your Cat Out From Under the Bed

    Does your cat like to play hide & seek under the bed or behind the sofa? As a cat owner I know how frustrating this can be, especially with an outdoor cat that isn't ready to get back to...

  • How to Design a Cat Trap

    Catching cats can be a tremendous ordeal. If you have ever had one as a pet, you probably know that if a cat doesn't want to be caught, it can make itself practically impossible to catch. Cats are...

  • How to Build A Kitty Cat Castle Out Of Recycled Materials

    Cats and kids are a lot alike... most of the time, they end up playing with the box more than the toy! You can build a really fun kitty playground for your cat using recycled materials, tape, and...

  • Supplies for Cats

    Cats have an air of self-sufficiency about them, but there are a few things that every cat, and thus every cat owner, will need. These range from cat food to catnip mice, but each is important to...

  • How to Give Your Cat a Catnip Treatment

    Does your cat not like to play with toys anymore? Does your cat just lay around the house all day? Then your cat needs a cat nip treatment. Cat nip works by stimulating your cats senses for a...

  • How to Become a Cat Person

    Many former "cat haters" are now reformed, having been forced to become cat owners because their signficant others are cat lovers. If you don't consider yourself a cat person, you can...

  • How to Make Your Cat Less Aggressive to Dogs

    On TV and in books, dogs are great cat chasers. In reality, many cats are the aggressors in a cat and dog war. This can make life difficult if you are the proud owner of both a dog and a cat and...

  • How to Make Cat Scratching Posts and Save Your Furniture

    Cats make wonderful companions! They are affectionate, independent, easy to care for, live long lives and are readily available from your local Humane Society. You don't have to take them on...

  • Cat Environment Enrichment: Stuffed Toys & Catnip

    Enrich a cat's environment with stuffed toys and catnip which can occupy them for long periods of time. Occupy a cat's attention with tips from an experienced animal clinic worker in this free...

  • New Cats & Rewarding Behavior

    Reward good behavior in new cats with treats that smell good and little pinches of catnip. Learn to reward good cat behavior with tips from an animal shelter worker in this free video on...

  • How to Get a Cat Into a Cage

    The cat carrier. Nothing strikes more fear into the heart of a cat --- or his human --- than the sight of that dreaded cat-sized plastic cage. But getting a cat into a cage does not have to be a...

  • How to Make Your Cat Cage a Palace

    Cats are playful creatures that enjoy a variety of play stations throughout the house. Cats that are kept in a cage at times are no different, and should have access to toys, treats and...

  • How to Catch a Cat in a Cage

    Cats don't like to be confined, and traveling stresses them out. But sometimes caging a cat is necessary for health, safety or travel guidelines. The following steps will make caging less...

  • How to Cheer Up a Depressed Kitten

    Kittens can be depressed for a variety of reasons. The first thing a kitten owner should suspect is a possible health problem. Parasites, cat colds, or poor nutrition, for example, can all cause a...

  • How to Make Catnip Incense

    In ancient times, catnip was known as the love herb and was burned as an offering to the Egyptian Cat God Bast in an effort to attract love, happiness and beauty. Larger catnip leaves were used to...

  • How to Keep Your Cat from Scratching the Furniture

    If you're anything like me, you love your cats... you just don't love the way they treat your furniture! So how do you keep Fluffy from tearing up all your couches? If you don't know the...

  • How to Freshen Up a Catnip Toy

    If your cat has a lot of catnip toys, she may become bored with them as the scent of catnip weakens. If the toy is still in good shape, though, you can freshen up that new catnip toy smell.

  • How to Make Cheap Cat Toys

    You have cats, and you love them, but every so often you just want them to leave you alone. They chase you down for attention, nip at your fingers when they want to be petted or play, and can't...

  • How to Make Cat Toys From Catmint

    Catmint or catnip is an aromatic herb originally cultivated during the fifteenth century for use in herbal remedies. It wasn't until much later, as cats rose in popularity as house pets, that the...

  • How to Make a Kitten Scratching Post

    There is nothing as sweet as a kitten. Welcoming a new kitten in your house will bring love, humor, and a wonderful new relationship. You have now taken on the responsibility of meeting kittens...

  • How to Make Simple Cat Toys

    Some cats love to play and others are not as active. If you have an active cat with a playful personality, you may be often on the lookout for new and interesting toys and items to use to engage...

  • How to Make Toy Mice for a Cat

    Cat lovers don't have to spend a lot to provide entertainment for their feline friends. One toy you can make at home is a catnip mouse.

  • How to Make a Bed Your Cat Will Love

    Is cat hair taking over your home? Wouldn’t it be great to have your cat lay in a specific place that he loves? Now you can, and I’ll show you how.

  • How to Save Money on Pet Toys

    Buying pet toys for your furry loved ones can get expensive, so that makes it even more important to be budget sensitive. Here are steps to save money on toys for that dog, cat, fish, or other...

  • How to Get Your Cat to Excerise

    Are you worried your cat is too lazy? overweight? see if this helps.

  • How to Turn a Sweater Vest Into a Frog

    Okay it's cold and the sky is gray and you're bored. Your friend gave you the ugliest green sweater vest you've ever laid eyes on, and its itchier than a Herculon sofa full of Fireants. Why not...

  • How to Understand Why Cats Love Catnip

    Catnip is a plant famous for making cats go crazy. Catnip has often been characterized as a drug for cats. But why do cats really go crazy for catnip?

  • How to Sew a Catnip Bag

    Sew catnip bags to share with kitty, give as gifts or donate to animal shelters! Plus, you save money. Why spend $2.00 or more on a store bought catnip bag when you can make them for almost...

  • How to Survive a Trip to the Vet

    Going to the vet can be a traumatic experience. But how does your pet feel about it? Nobody asks for their perspective on it, so I intend to offer mine as a feline.

  • How to Make Your Own Cat Game for Cheap

    Cat owners love to dote on their pets, but even the most loving owner has a budget. Use these ideas and instructions to have a fun time, bond with your pet, and save some money.

  • How to Make the Best Cat Toy in the World

    Cats don't care how much you spent on a gift- they just love playing with something fun. An empty box might get more attention from a cat than a nifty toy you picked out at the pet store. Not to...

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