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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 Clean your cat's litter box

    Want to keep those kitty paws squeaky clean? Have little kids that you want to keep safe from possible cat fecal germs? Concerned if your cat jumps on your counter and/or table tops while your...

  • Proper Ways to Give Cats Ear Drops

    Overall, most cats are usually friendly, easy-going and love to be held. However, anyone who has tried to administer medication to a feline may beg to differ. They can squirm, use their claws and...

  • How to Get Your Kitty Cat to Gain Weight

    Sometimes cats as they age just get really skinny. Too bad we could not be like that. If your cat is losing weight and you would like to see him or her put on a few pounds, you can help them...

  • Older Cats & Weight Loss

    As a cat ages, its body goes through changes--some are normal, some are not. If your cat loses a significant amount of weight, it may be time to take your pet to the veterinarian for an...

  • How to Groom a Finicky Kitten

    Grooming your precious kitten is important. But kittens can become finicky and restless, making it difficult to groom them properly. Proper kitten grooming consists of brushing, applying flea...

  • How to Recognize Cat Ailments Part 1

    Cats are masters at hiding illness. Quite often, by the time there are clear, obvious signs of sickness, the prognosis is fatal. Even if you have a fast paced life, it is important to watch for...

  • How to Clean Kitty Litter

    Having a kitty can be beneficial to your family as most pets provide friendly company to their owners. A kitty is cute and furry but there are downfalls of owning a pet. Changing the kitty...

  • How to Relieve Urinary Tract Infections in Cats

    Your well-trained cat just urinated outside of her litter box again. In exasperation, you wonder if this is a behavioral issue. More than likely, it is a medical issue that needs resolving. Feline...

  • How to Remove Oil Paint From Cats

    You forgot to put your oil paints away, and your sneaky kitty found a new place to stick his paws or bottom. Maybe he even crashed right down and rolled in the paint. Cats love to find a new thing...

  • How to Enjoy Kitty Photos

    I love kittens. I love cats too, just I love to see Kitty Photos. What are Kitty Photos, they are photos of the feline animal. If you love kittens you will understand the art of viewing kitty...

  • How to Litter Box Train a New Kitten

    One may think that kittens are easy to housebreak, however, some find it very difficult. Simply try a bit of reasoning with your new pet, and you will be satisfied with the results. And...

  • How to Make an Inexpensive Cat Bed Your Kitty Will Love

    With a 32” fleece fabric remnant, and some batting (also a remnant) you can get at any fabric store, you can make your cat a bed they will love, and so will you, because instead of them sleeping...

  • How to Make Your Fat Cat Thin and Trim

    If your kitty is getting as round as she is long or is starting to sag in the middle, you might want to think about putting her on a diet. Obesity in cats is a serious health problem. Fat cats...

  • Feline Neuter Recovery

    After your male cat has been neutered, there will be a time of recovery. During this time, you'll need to take some special steps to make sure your cat doesn't tear out his stitches, but he should...

  • Where to Get Free Plans for a Kitty Condo

    Cat condos and cat trees are a great way for your cat to get exercise. Most cats enjoy having a place to perch and look out over the world as well as have a safe sanctuary higher up. Cat condos...

  • How to Toilet Train Your Kitty Quickly and Easily Hassle Free

    Have you ever heard of those people who teach their cats to use the toilet? You can do it too! It's not as hard as you may think. The real hard part is getting kitty to flush.

  • Cat-Urine Problems

    Cats usually show that they aren't feeling well or are unhappy with something by urinating outside the litter box. This is not simply a matter of kitty "being bad," and should not be...

  • How to get rid of a cats UTI

    Male cats are very susceptible to UTIs or urinary tract infections, especially if they are indoor cats . It can be expensive to take them to the vet when there is a home remedy that works just as...

  • How to Keep Your Kitty From Clawing All of The Furniture

    Most of us know kitty likes to scratch. She loves to test her claws on our furniture. This drives a lot of people crazy trying to figure out ways to stop them and sometimes cats will use their own...

  • Tips on Moving With Cats

    Moving is never an easy endeavor for humans or their furry companions. But if you plan and prepare well in advance, moving your cat can be considerably less taxing on both you and your pet. ...

  • How to Befriend The Cat That Came With The House

    This is a sad situation that's happening in every neighborhood. The previous owner may have died, lost the house, or moved and abandoned the cat. So you now have a cat that came with the...

  • Soft Paws for Cats

    If your frisky feline is scratching up your fine furniture, you may be tempted to declaw her before she takes a swipe your new love seat. However, declawing your kitty is considered demoralizing,...

  • Feline Cold Remedies

    Are you thinking of changing your cat's name to Sniffles? I know I am. Kitty cold, or kitty flu as it's sometimes called, is actually feline herpes (Rhinotracheitis). According to veterinarian Dr....

  • The Best Parts of the Body for Feline Vitamin B12 Injections

    Cats, especially anemic ones suffering from kidney failure, can require B12 injections to boost their vitamin levels. Cats are also well armed with fangs and claws. The best way to give them a...

  • How to Train Cat to Enter Cat Door

    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...

  • Kitty Litter Training

    When training a kitten or cat to use a litter box, start off with a shallow container that is easy for him to get into, and provide a few containers around the house. Encourage a cat's natural...

  • How to Clean a Kitty Litter Box

    Litter boxes. Messy, stinky, gross. But taking a few extra steps to maintain a clean litter box will help your home to smell clean, make you work less, and keep your cat happy.

  • How to Comfort Your Anxiety Cat

    I am a cat lover but sometimes kitty gets stressed. so what do you do when they are all stressed out? Everyone has their own method. Here is what I do. Time for toy-toy time and mama time. Her eye...

  • How to Make Fishy Treats for Your Kitty

    I was over talking to my neighbor last night and she has the prettiest cat I have ever seen. Her and her husband spoil their cat just like I spoil my lily (dog). While I was there she gave her...

  • How to Prepare for Adopting a Kitten

    Pets are a wonderful addition to any family but just like humans animals have very important needs and some are costly, so before you jump in to adoption, do some careful planning.This will assure...

  • How to Keep Cats From Clawing Furniture

    If you have cats, you know they will sharpen their claws on anything and everything that feels good under their paws! This is an unavoidable trait, but thankfully, there are a few ways you can...

  • How to Safely Clip a Cat's Claws

    1. Okay, so you’re cat’s claws are long, sharp and keen enough to cut skin as she’s doing acrobatics over you while you sit on your couch. You’d like to get them trimmed (because de-clawing is...

  • How to Train Your Cat to Use a Toilet

    Its really not as difficult to toilet train a cat as it sounds but it does take some patience for kitty to learn how to do it. I personally hate stepping on kitty litter in my bare feet so when...

  • How to Get Your Cat Down Once It's Stuck in a Tree

    Cats are great climbers, but getting down is another story! They may be afraid of falling or simply petrified of a crowd at the bottom of the tree crying, "Here kitty, kitty." Whatever...

  • How to Train Your Cat: Turning Bad Kitty Into Good Kitty

    Dogs want to please YOU. Cats expect you to please THEM. That's overstating the case a little, but unlike dogs, cats generally don't respond to direct orders and can seldom be trained to chase a...

  • How to Properly Pet a Kitty Cat

    It's no secret to those who know about cats, that they are very picky about who they let pet them. If you can follow these steps accurately, you may be able to pet the next kitty you see without...

  • How to Get Your Cat to Cooperate for Pictures

    You don't want expensive lessons or complicated equipment. You're not interested in speaking photographer speak. You just want some nice pictures of kitty for the family album. But can you get...

  • How to Stop Cat Biting

    Cat training is part of pet ownership. If you love your cat and want to train it to behave properly so it doesn't get in trouble, cause damage or hurt someone, the best time to do it is when they...

  • How to Pamper Your Kitty

    As a population a fair amount of us indulge in the occasional pampering session. While this may be readily available to us, our felines do not have such a luxury. That is why it is up to you to...

  • How to Give a Cat Topical Flea Medication

    Do you struggle to get Kitty's flea medicine on her rather than all over yourself. After just a few simple steps you will gain the upper hand, and Kitty will be flea free!

  • Remedies for Cat Hairballs

    Anyone with a cat having a hairball problem knows that sound; that awful retching sound cats make before they cough up a hairball. Long-haired cats are especially prone to this problem as they...

  • Home Remedies to Keep Cats Out of Plants

    There are a number of reasons why your cat may decide to invade your house plants--and none of them are good ones. Whether it's that Kitty sees the plants as an all-night salad bar or a convenient...

  • How to Stop Kitty from Spraying

    Is your kitty-cat spraying and causing a nasty odor in your home? Male cats are known to spray for territorial reasons, however, male and females will spray for a variety of other reasons, mostly...

  • How to Bring an Outdoor Cat Inside For Good

    Despite what many cat owners believe, cats do NOT need to be let outside to roam the neighborhood where they can be hurt by other cats, pick up diseases or parasites, or even killed by oncoming...

  • How to Make a Really Fun Interactive Kitty Toy

    Kittens and kitty cats are great pets. For the most part they are independent and self sufficient, but when it comes time to play you both will really enjoy a simple toy modification that allows...

  • How to Make a Kitty Burrito

    A Kitty or Cat Burrito is a great way to help restrain a cat that doesn't want to be restrained. Use a Kitty Burrito to help with nail trimming, ear care, eye care, mouth care or to restrain a cat...

  • How to Get Rid of Stinky Cat Poop

    Are you tired of wearing a gas mask everytime your cat takes a dump? Just follow these easy steps and Kitty will soon be smelling like a rose!

  • How to Give a Cat Hairball Medication

    Do you dread giving Kitty her hairball medication? Well, dread no more! By catching her off guard Kitty won't know what hit her.

  • How to Make An "Aviary" For Your Cat

    It's just not safe for your cat to be outside. Disease, dogs, cars, mean people are all hazards to the indoor/outdoor cat. Yet kitties love to sit outside. Here's one solution.

  • How to Make Your Cat Love You

    Today, you will learn how to make your feline friend love your forever! Some may think that this is impossible, especially for those horrible cats out there but its really, very simple.

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