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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 Adopt instead

By piratesgirl

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If you are planning on getting a dog where are you getting it? Please consider going to a pound. Not only does it cost less getting a dog from a pound it saves dogs. Every day pounds are forced to put dogs to sleep because there is not enough ... more »

How to Apply Topical Flea Preventative to a Pet

By Melissa Maroff

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Warmer weather means flea season—except in places like Southern California where it can last almost year ‘round. Luckily, there are safe, effective topical flea preventatives on the market that are recommended by veterinarians and are easy to ... more »

How to Become a Cat Breeder

By eHow Pets Editor

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Becoming a cat breeder is not a decision to make lightly. You must research pedigrees and have a true passion for the pedigree you choose to breed. You might help improve or preserve a breed. Many breeders register their cats, keep up on and get ... more »

How to become a pet sitter

By Natalie England

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Pets enjoy staying home when you're gone. The scents and the sights are familiar to the animal. The animal also has less chances of catching a disease from other animals. You'll be the person who will allow this option for pet owners and their ... more »

How to Bond With a Cat

By Melissa Maroff

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Some cats may seem more independent than others—but just about all cats need your love and affection. Here are some ways to bond with a kitty... more »

How to Bond with Multiple Cats

By YoLaurel

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When a stray American Wirehair (http://www.catbreedadvice.com/Cat-Breed-Pages/American-Wirehair.html) appeared at our doorstep, we offered her milk to quench her thirst. She then invited herself in, and claimed our home, her own. We named her ... more »

How to Bond With Your Rescue Cat

By MissLee

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Adopting a rescue cat is one of the most rewarding animal experiences. Often these cats can have trust issues and are not instantly sociable. This does not have to be a negative or a chore. You can spend many a happy and satisfying hour ... more »

How to Build a Barrier (Keepout) Door For Your Bedroom

By Linda McCloud

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If you are like most animal lovers, you allow your pets to wander your house. Yet, you may not want this same animal to wander into your bedroom. Maybe you feel like this room should be off limits because of the pet's occasional fleas, because ... more »

How to Buy a Birthday Gift for Your Cat

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Do you have a cat or cats? Are they considered “part of the family”? If so, then why not buy them something extra special for their birthday? They deserve it. If you have felines in your life, you can easily (and affordably) buy them something ... more »

How to Buy an Automatic Litter Box

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Having a cat in your life is a very special treat and will provide you with countless benefits. There are not many things associated with cats that are unpleasant or distasteful. As the saying goes though “there is always an exception…” and the ... more »

How to Calm your dog to groom

By pigs4fun

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Grooming you own dog is challenging. Pets already know what buttons to push to make you leave them alone. Setting up boundaries when grooming is easy with a few easy steps to ensure your safety and that of your pet... more »

How to care for a cat

By stacy101

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Taking care of any animal requires time and attention everyday. If you feel that you do not want the responsibility of caring for an animal than please do not take one home... more »

How to Care for a Cat’s Claw Problems

By Tippy

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Cats use their claws as a normal extension of their paw, to scratch, grab and hold objects or to shimmy up a tree. Usually, a cat will clean his claws and if allowed to roam outside, will exercise them on tree trunks, keeping them healthy. ... more »

How to Care for a Pet When You're Sick

By Melissa Maroff

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If you're a pet owner, consider that the time may come when you’re stricken with an ongoing illness or simply feel under the weather, yet your “baby” won’t stop depending on you. But the good news is you don’t have to give up your pet—in fact, ... more »

How to care for a rescued animal until you can get to the vet

By GeekyMommy

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Perhaps you found them on the side of the road, in a ditch, under the house, in a puppy mill... the fact remains this little pet needs your care and the vet is closed until morning. It can be hard to know what to do, but the pet will always ... more »

How to Care for a Spayed Cat

By Anish

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Correctly caring for a newly-spayed cat can greatly speed up the healing process. Here are ways to cope with the aftereffects, and make life as comfy as possible for your pet... more »

How to Choose a Pet ID Tag

By Melissa Maroff

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If your precious pet should ever get lost (heaven forbid), the first thing the kind person who finds her or the shelter where he ends up will check—is the ID tag—and choosing the right one requires a little more thought than you might think. Here ... more »

How to Choose a Pet Mortuary

By Melissa Maroff

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Losing a beloved pet may seem like one of the bleakest times in your life—and it can be tough to make decisions while experiencing such sadness. That is why it’s important to choose a dependable pet mortuary with professional, caring people that ... more »

How to Choose a Veterinarian

By eHow Pets Editor

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Working as a team with your veterinarian helps guarantee that your pet will live a full and healthy life. Selecting someone who has the same level of passion about pet care that you have is the first step. The information below will help you in ... more »

How to Choose a Veterinarian

By Teri Corley

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After working in the animal health field for over 15 years I have learned what it really takes to be a top quality veterinary hospital. Read this article to find out what to look for and how to find the best place for your furry friend... more »

How to Choose Pet Health Insurance

By Hapworth

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According to Pet Insurance Review, the cost of veterinary care has risen 70% in the past 5 years. No wonder many pet owners are choosing pet insurance. But before you choose, spend some time researching. Pet insurances vary depending on the pet ... more »

How to clean pet urine stains and odors out of rugs and upholstery

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Nothing is worse than when your pet has an "accident" on the rug or couch. Looking at the stain you may say to yourself is it really worth it? Then cause you love your pet but not the mess you shrug your shoulders and say to yourself, ... more »

How to clean pet urine stains out of clothing, linens and fabrics

By FUSILLI1OF4

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We love our pets but training animals where to go to the bathroom can be frustrating. Unfortunately if you ever had to train your dog to relieve himself outside or perhaps show the kitty the litter box you know mistakes do happen. Follow the ... more »

How to Clicker Train a Cat to Target (Cat Herding 101)

By fuzzpaws

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Although the phrase "herding cats" has been used to describe something extremely difficult, training cats can be quite easy -- and a lot of fun! Get started with one of the easiest things to train for a cat: touching a target with a nose... more »

How to Clip Your Cat's Nails

By krazigirl79

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Clipping your cat's nails can be a trying task. I used to avoid clipping my furbaby's nails until absolutely necessary because I would inevitably end up bleeding and agitated. Now, with some preparation and a few simple steps, my cat's claws are ... more »