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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 - Without Pesticides

By LJHall

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Want to get rid of those pesky fleas biting your furry friends and you? Well you came to the right article. Here is a very safe and pesticide free way... more »

How to get rid of fleas on your pet

By texaspeach63

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If you have pets, most likely, you will be plagued at one time or another with pesky fleas. Here are some simple steps to follow to keep these pests off your pets and out of your home... more »

How to Get Skunk Smell out of Pet Fur

By eHow Pets Editor

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Did your cat or dog get sprayed during your weekend away at the cabin? Fear not: applying the following steps, you should be able to get rid of it-- though it obviously helps to keep your pet outdoors until you're completely finished... more »

How to Give a Cat a Bath

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your cat is infested with fleas, you'll probably want to give her a bath. Otherwise, wash your cat as you deem necessary ' since cats wash themselves, they do not often need bathing... more »

How to give your child a virtual pet without being boring

By wildanimalmad

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Your child's nagging you for a pet- but you live in an apartment/can't afford it/ they're too young/working fulltime/ect. Here's how to give them a virtual pet that is interactive, has a personality, you can teach tricks and feed... more »

How to Groom a Siamese Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Siamese cats shed fur and require some regular grooming to keep the eyes and ears clean. They are effective at keeping their fur clean, so they rarely need a bath. Groom a Siamese cat gently so that the cat stays calm. And, if done correctly, ... more »

How to grow beautiful indoor house plants

By fooshenip

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Guess what I have accidentally discovered. I discovered that cat poop makes excellent fertilizer. Yes, I said it, cat poop. How do I know, well let me tell you. Someone gave me a brand new kitten. That darn cat was the hardest thing to potty ... more »

How to Grow Cat Grass

By GreenKnitter

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Pet owners know it as cat grass, but really wheat berries and can be found at your local health food store. Cats go nuts for this easy to grow grass! It helps with digestive issues and keeps cats from eating potentially harmful house plants... more »

How to Grow Catnip Indoors for Your Cat

By Civita Dyer Dyer

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While catnip is an herb that has both culinary and medicinal purposes it is also a great way to treat your cat. While you can purchase catnip in many forms, it is also possible to grow your own feline treat... more »

How to Grow Your Own Catnip

By CatToy86

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It is not commonly known, but fresh catnip gives our feline buddies a lot more pleasure than the dried variety sold in most pet stores. No matter how fresh the package states its contents are, catnip you grow yourself is more potent and is ... more »

How to help rescued animals with a click of a mouse!

By e-sue

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What is easier than the click of your computer mouse to give food to needy animals for FREE?!.. more »

How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight

By kjones83

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Got a chubby kitty? While a little extra meat on your cat's bones may make them all the more adorable, an overweight cat faces a number of potential health problems... more »

How to Identify a Norwegian Forest Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Norwegian Forest cats, once known as SkogKatts and also known as Wedgies, have mild temperaments. They are gentle cats who are often very good with children and other pets. This breed may have a soft but firm control over its environment. ... more »

How to Identify a RagaMuffin Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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RagaMuffins are known for their stunning appearance and tender disposition. They are often likened to the soft loyalty of lapdogs. These cats appear to crave human attention and are often found in laps when their owners are otherwise distracted ... more »

How to Identify a Russian Blue Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Originally known as the Archangel cat, the Russian Blue is believed to be brought by sailors from the Archangel Islands. They are also believed to be the preferred pet of Russian czars and of Queen Victoria. Blues are known for being calm yet ... more »

How to Improve Your Clicker Training Skills - Timing

By fuzzpaws

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Clicker training is becoming more and more popular among all types of animal trainers. Although there is a lot of science behind clicker training, there is still some skill that needs to be developed. One way to make your training more effective ... more »

How to Interpret Pet Food Ingredient List

By eHow Pets Editor

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People take great care in choosing the right foods to give their families. The same care should be taken in choosing a pet food. The basic rules about pet food ingredient listings are set forth by the United States Federal Department of ... more »

How to Introduce Dogs to Cats

By eHow Pets Editor

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The best time to introduce dogs and cats is when they are young. If possible, start when puppies are less than 12 weeks old and kittens are less than 7 weeks old... more »

How to Introduce Your New Baby to Your Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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When you bring your new baby home, your cat may not be favorably impressed'but there's a lot you can do to help the two of them become good friends... more »

How to Keep Dogs and Cats From Fighting

By Melissa Maroff

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"Fighting like cats and dogs" is an expression for a reason. But as we all know, there are exceptions to every rule. For instance, there are some cats and dogs that co-exist better with each other than with their own species because they feel ... more »

How to Keep Fleas and Ticks Off Your Pet

By nikk679

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Try natural ways to keep fleas and ticks off you beloved pet... more »

How to Keep Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes Away Without Chemicals

By dovinea

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I use this spray for my pets, kids and my yard and have had no issues with ticks, fleas or mosquitoes this year. And, since it's just water and garlic, there are no harmful chemicals to worry about. This is also great for camping, hiking, etc. ... more »

How to Keep Worms from Getting into Cat Food

By momoftwingirls

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When it comes to keeping your kitten or cat food fresh and edible, there is only one way I know of in doing this. Once you see worms in your cat's food bag, sitting in your hot garage, you wonder what can you do to keep worms out of your cat food ... more »

How to Keep your cat off the counters

By kdknowles

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Keep you cat off the counters or tables... more »

How to Kill Fleas

By Jennifer K

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Flea infestations in your home can be embarrassing and difficult to deal with. Fleas multiply quickly, and often are not detected until the situation is completely out of control. Here are some ways to kill fleas in your home... more »