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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 Build a Kitty Condo

By rkayne

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Tired of BEING your cat's climbing toy? Why pay that outrageous price for a Cat Condo that falls apart too quickly? Build your own and make the furry critters happy for years and years! Here is one you can build by yourself... more »

How to Buy a Cat Grooming Kit

By eHow Pets Editor

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Although cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves, they still benefit from the additional grooming you can do for them. Your grooming can help keep your cat looking good, reduce shedding, create an opportunity for bonding, and give you a ... more »

How to Buy Lead Free Pet Toys

By Melissa Maroff

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There are guidelines for the amount of lead considered to be safe in children’s toys, but unfortunately, there are currently no regulations for pet toys. And considering how pets lick, chew and swallow their toys, there is good reason to be ... more »

How to Buy Pet Food

By eHow Pets Editor

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Fluffy is a beloved member of your family. As his caretaker, you have the job of feeding him quality food that promotes good health and helps prevent disease due to nutritional deficiencies. But not all pet foods are equal; read the small print ... more »

How to Buy Your Pet The Best And Safest Food

By MIHealthCoach

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With the recent scare of contaminated dog food leading to hundreds of dead pets, many people are concerned about the quality of their pet food. Mike Adams from Natural News and Dr. Lisa Newman came up with these guidelines to detemine whether or ... more »

How to Calm a Pet's Fear of Visiting the Veterinarian

By eHow Pets Editor

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A fearful or aggressive pet is difficult for veterinary staff to examine. If your pet has an extreme aversion to visiting the veterinarian, help her get acquainted with that environment... more »

How to care for a cat after he has been neutered

By Beveronius

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Do you have a cat that just got neutered? Do you have other pets in your house that could harm him while recovering? This article will provide some tips to care for your little feline... more »

How to Care for a Cat When Their Owner Dies

By Jennifer Mashuga M.

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When their owner dies, a pet deals with the same grief everyone else does. Only unlike everyone else, they can't tell you about it. While a small percentage of animals are provided for in case of death in their owner's will, the majority are not. ... more »

How to Care for a Dying Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Losing a beloved pet is very difficult. However, caring for your cat during her final days is an act of selfless love and compassion. In addition to providing you with a few last shared moments with your cherished pet, it will also offer you the ... more »

How to Care for a Dying Cat in a Home with Multiple Cats

By Jennifer Mashuga M.

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Taking care of an ill or dying cat is difficult. When you have three or more cats, the situation becomes even more complicated. In the animal world, the weak are killed or left behind. While you may not have to deal with a situation where this ... more »

How to Care for a Longhaired Manx

By eHow Pets Editor

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Longhaired Manx are hardy cats with few special care requirements. Still, your Manx depends on you for food, shelter, health care and love... more »

How to Care for a Newly Declawed Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Declawing is a surgical procedure done by a veterinarian while the cat is under general anesthesia. This surgery is permanent. Generally, only the front claws are removed because the hind legs aren't used as often for scratching. You have a ... more »

How to Care for a Pixie Bob

By eHow Pets Editor

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Pixie bobs may look exotic, but they're as easy to care for as most other cats... more »

How to Care for Abandoned Kittens

By eHow Pets Editor

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Unaltered cats breed often as the survival rate for the offspring is low. When a feral or outdoor cat cannot care for her young, she may leave the kittens underneath a porch or in an alley. If you find such a litter, here are some things you can ... more »

How to Care for Your Cat's Teeth

By eHow Pets Editor

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As they age, most cats will experience dental problems, ranging from broken teeth and inflamed gums to periodontal disease and cavities. An examination by your veterinarian is the only sure-fire way to know if your cat has dental issues. There ... more »

How to Cat-Proof Your Home

By Valerie Brooks

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Keep your precious feline safe with a home designed to keep him out of trouble. Cats are quick, curious creatures who can easily get into trouble without the proper protections in place... more »

How to Celebrate Your Cat's Birthday

By virtualibrarian

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Your cat is a very important member of your family. Whether you picked out a special kitten from a breeder, rescued an adult cat from the animal shelter, or took in a stray, why not choose a special day to celebrate your cat?.. more »

How to Choose a Pet

By Mylynda

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You are feeling lonely and would like a companion who will be accepting, loyal, and less attractive than you. Where can you find a friend like this? Why, the pet store of course! However, we're not all animal people and we don't always have ... more »

How to Choose a Pet Ramp or Steps

By Melissa Maroff

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If your pet is getting up in years, disabled—or just too darn little—there is no reason she still can’t kick back on the couch or bed—or hop into the SUV—Enter: pet ramps and steps! The only problem is: the variety can make your head spin. Here ... more »

How to Communicate With Your Cat

By Author1947

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Ever wonder how to communicate with your cat and how he is communicating with you. Here are some quick tips to allow you to communicate with your cat... more »

How to Control your Pet During a Celebration

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Holidays and Celebrations... Ah… the food, the drink, the cat on the counter, the dog snatching food from the table… What’s a host to do with these lovable creatures in a house full of guests and tons smell-good food? Read on for some ideas... more »

How to Cope With a Paralyzed Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats that are paralyzed don't behave like the usual independent cat. They require a special kind of owner, one who is patient and devoted to their needs. They need help to do basic everyday animal things. Follow these steps to learn how to cope ... more »

How to Create a Checklist for the Pet Sitter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have pets, you need to have someone lined up to look after them before you go on vacation. To make your vacation worry-free, create a detailed checklist that will prepare a pet sitter for almost any situation... more »

How to Cut Cat Nails

By pigs4fun

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Cats are unpredictable but keeping their nails cut will save your furniture and arms... more »

How to Deal With a Bored Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Contrary to what many people believe, cats are by nature pack or social animals. Studies show that cats living in homes with other cats live healthier happier lives. A cat who spends all day alone that is acting destructive or aggressive is ... more »