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  • How to Make a Cat Dizzy

    This is a video showing how to make a cat dizzy.it is really an easy thing to do, the first thing is to find something your cat loves to chase in this video it is a stalk of grass, my cat loves...

  • How to Train a Cat & Dog to Like Each Other Without Attacking

    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...

  • How Do I Train My Cat to Do Tricks?

    To train a cat to do tricks, use positive reinforcements like petting, treats and wet food whenever she performs the desired behavior. Get a cat to play fetch with help from a professional pet...

  • 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...

  • How to Teach Your Cat to Come

    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...

  • Train a Cat to Sleep on a Bed

    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...

  • House Train a Cat

    House training a cat involves encouraging positive behavior, like using the litter box, scratching on appropriate surfaces and behaving well with all members in the home. Master each area of a...

  • How to Fix Bad Cat Behavior

    The best way to fix bad cat behavior is to encourage a healthier alternate behavior by providing plenty of scratching posts, convenient litter boxes and lots of engaging toys. Keep a cat occupied...

  • How to Train a Cat to Scratch a Post

    Training a cat to scratch on a post instead of the furniture involves making the new scratching post a positive and hospitable area. Incorporate treats and fun toys near the new scratching post...

  • 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 Cat Litter Boxes

    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...

  • How to Care for Long-Haired Cats

    Long-haired cats require regular brushing to keep their coat smooth, shiny and tangle-free. Train a cat to associate good things with a brushing session with help from a professional pet behavior...

  • How to Change a Litter Box

    When changing out the litter box every week or two, dump out all of the contents from the box, spray down the box with a natural enzyme cleaner, allow the box to dry, and pour in about two inches...

  • How to Crate Train Cats

    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...

  • How to Keep a Cat From Running Out the Door

    There are two approaches to keeping a cat from running out the door, which include creating a positive environment away from the door or using a deterrent in the doorway. Find out how to keep an...

  • How to Get a Cat Into a Pet Carrier

    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...

  • How to Keep Cats from Jumping Onto the Kitchen Counter

    Cats can be discouraged from jumping onto the kitchen counter by applying clear double-sided tape to the edges of the counter or by creating attractive areas in other parts of the house. Avoid...

  • How to Introduce a Cat to a New Litter Box

    When a cat is introduced to a new litter box, place the cat in a slightly confined area with the new box so that she can find it easily and is more likely to use it. Make the litter box easy to...

  • How to Measure a Cat for a Harness

    When measuring a cat for a harness, be sure to break out some wet food or a treat to keep her interested while you wrap a tape measure around the torso and around the neck. Add two inches to each...

  • How to Get a Cat to Lose Weight

    Helping a cat lose weight involves a combination of reducing the intake of food calories while increasing the cat's activity level through engaging exercise. Provide a cat with plenty of toys and...

  • How to Remove Cat Hair From Clothes

    Cat hair can be removed from clothing using a specialty pet hair remover or simply by rolling a piece of packing tape over the area. Pick up cat hair easily from cloth surfaces with help from a...

  • How to Choose a Kitten for Adoption

    When picking out a kitten or cat for adoption, be sure to pay attention to his energy level, body language and overall demeanor, which will give an idea of the cat's personality. Choose a cat that...

  • How to Move a Litter Box

    Moving a litter box from one location in the house to another should be a gradual change over the course of a few days, which helps the cat locate the box and not have any accidents. Change the...

  • How to Treat Diarrhea in Cats

    Diarrhea is an uncommon problem for cats, but treating a cat for diarrhea usually means identifying the cause of the problem. Discover how infections or parasites can cause a cat to have diarrhea...

  • How to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water

    In order to get a cat to drink more water, it's important to make water more appealing to cats, and this can be done through multiple water sources and keeping a cat's water away from its food....

  • How to Prevent a Cat From Sneezing

    Sneezing is a common thing is cats, especially because they will eventually get exposed to upper respiratory viruses. Learn about vaccinations that can be used to prevent cats from getting some...

  • How to Induce Cat Labor

    There is no over-the-counter product that can be used to induce cat labor, but a cat that is about to have kittens can be prepared for by providing material for a nest. Encourage cats to have...

  • How to Treat Hairballs in Cats

    If a cat has been coughing up a lot of hairballs, there are over-the-counter products that can be used to treat this behavior. Learn about aiding the digestion of hair in cats with help from a...

  • How to Make Your Cat Stop Meowing

    Meowing is a normal response from cats, and it is usually a learned response from owners who frequently talk to their cats. Find out how a cat's meowing may be an indication that she is sick with...

  • How to Manage Cat Allergies

    Allergies are common in cats, and they are most often presented through skin problems. Find out how identifying a cat's allergy is the first step in getting rid of allergy symptoms with help from...

  • How to Get a Cat to Stop Urinating

    In order to get a cat to stop urinating in abnormal places, it's important to first take the cat to a veterinarian to make sure that the urination isn't a part of a more serious health problem....

  • How to Relieve Cat Constipation

    Constipation is an uncommon problem in cats, but it is typically treated with an increase of fiber in the cat's diet. Find out how kidney disease can cause a recurrence of constipation in cats...

  • How to Stop a Cat's Spraying

    If a cat has been displaying spraying behavior, it's important to first find out if there is a medical problem for his spraying behavior. Discover how cat spraying is indicative of a problem that...

  • Home Remedy for a Vomiting Cat

    When a cat is vomiting, a great home remedy includes blending licorice, slippery elm and marshmallow root together until they are a fine powder. Add a quarter-teaspoon of the herb mixture to each...

  • Home Remedy for a UTI in Cats

    To naturally remedy a urinary tract infection in a cat, combine equal parts pipsissewa, bochu, uva ursi and echinacea root in a mason jar, cover the herbs with 80-proof alcohol, and let them steep...

  • How to Walk Your Cat On a Leash

    The key to walking a cat on a leash is understanding that it will be nothing like walking a dog on a leash. It is a slow-going process that takes time and patience every time, but is a great way...

  • 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 Teach your Cat to "Sit"

    Teaching your cat to "sit" is possible! After 2 weeks of consistent training, my cat, Wally, learned to sit. He was 5 years old too. Who says you can't teach an old "cat"...

  • Causes for Vomiting in Cats

    There are many causes for vomiting in cats, some of which are obvious, such as overeating, eating toxins and eating grass or house plants. Learn about infectious causes of vomiting in cats, as...

  • What Do Newborn Kittens Look Like?

    Newborn kittens have dry fur, closed eyes, closed ears and possibly a stub of an umbilical cord on their stomach. Recognize what a healthy newborn kitten looks like with helpful information from a...

  • When Can You Handle Newborn Kittens?

    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...

  • How to Hold Newborn Kittens

    Newborn kittens should be held in the cup of the hand, which supports all of their limbs and stomach. Avoid holding young kittens by the scruff of the neck, but handle them gently and often, with...

  • How to Kill Fleas On Kittens

    Killing fleas on kittens should be done gently, as many flea medications are too strong to use on kittens younger than 12 weeks of age. Use a flea comb and give young kittens regular baths, while...

  • Determining the Age of Kittens

    Determining the age of kittens can be done by looking at their behavior, their teeth and their weight, as kittens generally gain 1 pound per month. Find out how to accurately age a kitten with...

  • How to Deal With Newborn Kittens Bloating

    Bloat in newborn kittens can be caused by excess gas, constipation or intestinal worms, and finding out the cause is imperative to finding a treatment. Assess bloat in young kittens before it...

  • What Does Cat Lice Look Like?

    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...

  • Cat Parasite Symptoms

    The symptoms of cat parasites can either be external, such as scratching at fleas and ticks, or internal, such as vomiting and diarrhea from intestinal worms. Identify symptoms of harmful...

  • Cat Skin & Hair Problems

    Problems that occur on a cat's skin and hair can include fleas, ticks and ear mites, or scabs can occur from an autoimmune disorder. Identify skin problems, and determine if they are topical or...

  • Common House Cat Diseases

    Common diseases in house cats include parasites that infect kittens, physical lesions from cat fights, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes from old age. Find out what health issues to...

  • Cat Respiratory Diseases

    Some upper respiratory diseases found in cats and kittens include calicivirus, herpes virus and rhino virus that manifest in running eyes and noses. Identify common illnesses that can occur in...

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