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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 Handle the Death of a Pet

By nethopperz

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The passing of a beloved pet, whether expected or not, can be a very difficult time for a family. Often when it happens, people are distraught and unsure of what to do... more »

How to have a well adjusted, affectionate cat.

By tabbycatfight

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It is a common misconception that cats are aloof or skittish. While it is true that felines are independent animals - but they can also be extremely affectionate and loyal. Anyone who has ever met our two cats has been amazed by the fact that ... more »

How to Have Fun With Your Cat

By shannonny

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People who love cats know they have an offbeat sense of humor--that's one reason why we love them! Unlike the dog's old reliable stick, ball, or Frisbee, cats find amusement in unusual things. Here are some ways to bring the element of surprise ... more »

How to Have Multiple Cats

By eHow Pets Editor

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When you have multiple cats, the cats typically develop a pecking order. It is also true that cats that live in multiple cat households tend to revert to more wild behavior than do cats that live in single cat families. Having multiple cats ... more »

How to have your own pet

By jillrayearth

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Planning on buying, or better yet, adopting a pet? Well, here are just some few common things to remember before you can finally call yourself a pet owner... more »

How to Help a Handicapped Pet

By Virginia Allain

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Pet lovers agonize over the quality of life for a handicapped pet. Must it be "put down" just because it can no longer walk. Now there are more options. Here are ways to keep the pet and avoid euthanizing it... more »

How to Help Your Cat Beat the Heat

By Karen Cotton

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With such heat and sun, the dog days of summer are certainly the cat's meow. While many of us are aware of a heatstroke in dogs, cats are just as likely, if not more likely to suffer from the ill effects of heat. Sun burn and dehydration can ... more »

How to help your cat live a long life

By brandy1123

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to help your pet live a long life.. more »

How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight

By Gardengates

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Cats are a little more difficult to keep trim and fit than dogs. Outdoor cats are so active that they often burn off most extra weight, but indoor cats or those who are aging and happy to hang around the front porch too much can pack those pounds ... more »

How to Help your dog or cat get back Home Safe and Fast

By meemee67

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Even the most diligent, cautious person can lose thier pet. You turn away for a second and they are gone. That's sad news. You can be as vigilant as possible and at that moment, find yourself in a desperate situation. Following certain ... more »

How to Help Your Pets Get Along

By AskSummer

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Animals can be like humans in the ways they choose their friends. Yes, cats and dogs can learn to tolerate each other and some may actually learn to like one another. As an owner, there are things you can do to help nurture a peaceful ... more »

How to Hire a Good Cat Sitter

By blingaling

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Calm down, Fred. Your human knows finding a good person to take care of you is really important. And this article is going to show him (or her) how to do it!.. more »

How to house-break a new kitten

By rosswhite1

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Here is one method of house-breaking a new kitten. With persistence and patience, your new furry friend will cooperate and keep your carpet and furniture smelling and looking clean!.. more »

How to Introduce a 2nd (or 3rd!) Cat into the family

By Neenskie

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When done correctly, adding a second or third cat into a family can be easy and very rewarding. If not done properly it can be disastrous!.. more »

How to Keep Ants and other pest out of your pets food

By pappy537

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I hate fire ants, my dog is tired of them as well. Most of the things I try either fails or will not last. I don't like using chemicals but sometimes you have to... more »

How to Keep Ants Out Of Pet Food The Natural Way

By TxLady

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Learn to keep ants out of your outside pet food the safe chemical free way... more »

How to keep pets safe at Halloween

By brandy1123

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how to keep your pet from harm on Halloween.. more »

How to Keep Scorpions Out of Apartment

By krazigirl79

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Living in the desert can be wonderful, but dealing with the scorpions, bugs and other creepy crawlies of the more arid climates can be less than pleasant. When living in the desert there are a few tips you should follow to help seal-off and rid ... more »

How to Keep Stray Cats Out of Your Yard

By Toby Lee

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Did the neighborhood stray cats pick your yard for their favorite bathroom? Most local laws allow cats to roam free, and it is a crime to harm them. Here are many suggestions that you can try. What works for one cat, might not work for another ... more »

How to keep your cat from eating your house plants

By Kate J

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As every cat owner knows, cats become intrigued by a variety of houseplants and often times end up eating them only to get sick later or destroy the plant in the process. How do you put a stop to such behavior? There are ways... more »

How to Keep Your Cat From Using Her Claws on Your Rugs & Furniture

By clowder

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This is the best method I've ever found to keep cats from clawing or doing ANYTHING (jumping on counters, sleeping on your antique couch) you don't want her to do. I wish I'd thought of it...... more »

How to Keep Your Pet Happy

By rosswhite1

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If you have a pet or pets, you know what its like to "potty-train" them and keep them updated on immunizations and whatnot. Keeping them happy and giving them attention is very important, and here's a few helpful hints on how to do that... more »

How to Know if a Pet is Entering the Boomer Years

By Melissa Maroff

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Just like their human counterparts, pets show various signs of aging when they enter the senior years. The only problem is their owners are not always aware of what to look for and may miss those signs—which is very crucial—since detection and ... more »

How to know what foods to avoid for cats

By Kate J

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Owning a cat comes with many responsibilities. As new members of the family, we do our best to take care of them and welcome them into a loving environment. Part of this is knowing what is good for your cat and what is not. Below are a list of ... more »

How to know which plants are toxic to your cat

By Kate J

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Everyone knows that cats enjoy eating plants, but not everyone knows that many common household plants can be poisonous! Below are a list of common plants that can be potentially fatal to your pet... more »