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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 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 Two Ragdoll Cats to Mate

By chudo

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Getting ragdoll cats to breed can be a challenging situation demanding a lot of patience on the part of the breeder. Breeding is also a major responsibility to take on and there are several guidelines to follow... more »

How to Give First Aid to Pets

By Dawn Peters

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Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to your pet who is injured or ill. It does not take the place of proper veterinarian care, but instead should provide comfort and prevent the injuries from becoming worse. A sick or injured animal is ... more »

How to Groom a Cat

By Gardengates

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Cats are fanatical groomers. But in the artificial environments of our homes, a little extra help from us in keeping them even better groomed can improve their health and beauty and make them all the more enjoyable to live with... more »

How to Groom Your Cat Effortlessly

By Cherst1031

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Regular grooming keeps the stray cat hairs to a minimum and prevents scratching... more »

How to Grow a Cat Garden

By Susan Golis

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I think there are two types of people, cat lovers, and non cat lovers. I love cats. If you feel the same way, then this article was written for you! Most cat's love being inside when it rains or when its cold outside. But when the sun is out ... more »

How to Handle a Cat Properly

By expertelement

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Cats are great companions for adults and can be fun for kids. They require special attention and treatment. Here is the things that you can do to make sure your cat is being handled correctly... more »

How to Handle a Pet Emergency After Hours

By Melissa Maroff

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Face it—accidents, injuries and illnesses do not keep regular hours—and that applies to pets as well as humans. If you should face a medical emergency with your pet after hours—here are some tips for being prepared and getting the utmost care for ... more »

How to Have a Happy Cat

By wytetyger059

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Cats are a very popular pet. According to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), There are approximately 88.3 million owned cats in the United States. For additional information on pet ownership statistics, contact the APPMA at 255 ... more »

How to Help a Pet Hit by a Car

By Melissa Maroff

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Getting hit by a car is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence for pets, more commonly for dogs. The following are some important things to know in the event an animal is hit—which may reduce the severity of an injury—or even save the pet’s life... more »

How to Help Animal Shelters

By mrsmac

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Have you ever wanted to help your community but are unsure where to start? The easiest way is to contact your animal shelter. Their needs are as simple as the love their clients give, it is also an easy project to involve kids in as it gets ... more »

How to Help Homeless Pets

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Sadly enough, there are still many homeless pets in America. Despite the efforts of animal organizations to promote the importance of spaying and neutering, puppies and kittens are still dropped off at animal shelters by disreputable breeders and ... more »

How to Help Rescued Animals Without Hurting Your Wallet

By Matt Lee

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We all see the commercials and the little cans on the counter at the local convenience store asking you to donate to help a local animal shelter. There is an easier way, that may not cost you a thing. Best of all, you will get the peace of mind ... more »

How to Help Your Local Animal Shelter

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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You local animal shelter may be overburdened with stray and homeless animals. They're often overcrowded and underfunded. Here's how to help them provide for animals in need... more »

How to Hire a Pet Sitter

By Valerie Brooks

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If you’re tired of asking your neighbor to take care of your cat while you’re away or the thought of putting your dog in a kennel makes you cringe, hiring a pet sitter might be your best option. The business of pet sitting is flourishing and ... more »

How to Identify a Havana Brown Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Havana Brown cat is a human-engineered breed. People designed these types of cats with the goal of a completely brown-colored cat in mind, since brown is such a rare color for felines to have. Known as playful medium-sized cats, Havana Browns ... more »

How to Identify a Ragdoll Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Ragdolls, called a pointed breed for their colorations, were specifically bred into their appearance and temperament. They were intended as a large and gentle breed of cat to be good house cats for homes with children. Here is how you know you ... more »

How to Interpret Your Cat's Odd Behavior

By wjackson

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If you don't understand cats, you may think they are a bit strange. Read on for a list of common things you should know about your cat and why he may behave as he does... more »

How to Introduce Your New Cat to Your Old Cat

By JDBRobinson

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Adopting a new cat is exciting, but not necessarily for the cat you already own. Here's some steps to help the new cat and the old cat meet each other slowly and less stressfully... more »

How to Keep a Cat From Running Away After Moving

By eHow Pets Editor

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When a cat runs away from home, it is usually because he feels unsettled and scared, which can happen when you move from one home to another. The cat might run because he wants to go back to your old home... more »

How to Keep a Pet From Drinking Out of the Toilet

By Melissa Maroff

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I know, sounds like a no-brainer, but then why do so many people still grapple with this issue? I think it needs to be addressed and eHow is the perfect place to do it. Here are some ways to get your pet off the toilet water...cold turkey... more »

How to Keep a Pet Safe on Thanksgiving

By Melissa Maroff

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Dogs and cats are part of the family, so of course we like to include them in holiday celebrations. However, not all of the festivities are okay for them to join in. The following are steps to making your pet’s Thanksgiving happy and safe... more »

How to Keep Cats Away from your Car

By Susan Golis

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Are the Cat's lying on your car driving you crazy? Well you aren't alone. Fact is that millions of people are furious. They swear that the Cat's are watching them. I know that sounds silly, but it could be true. You see, Cat's prefer a newly ... more »

How to Keep Cats Out Of Your Garden

By L1onherd

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Is your garden becoming a potty paradise for Cats? Felines are territorial, once they mark their spot; it can be difficult to break the pattern. Fortunately, there are some useful tips to prevent felines from taking over your garden... more »

How to Keep Coyotes at Bay

By George Sommers

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Until recently, most of the knowledge that most Americans east of the Mississippi had about coyotes came from Warner Brothers cartoons. When man confronts wildlife, wildlife is almost inevitably the loser. However, the clever coyote has actually ... more »