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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 Select Cat Breeding Equipment

By eHow Pets Editor

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While cats have been having kittens on their own since the beginning of the species, today's responsible breeders make sure they have special equipment on hand to aid in the process. Some of the articles needed are for general cat and kitten ... more »

How to Share a Home Office With Cats

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Many people work out of a home office, which in itself is a great way to conduct business. There are also several of these people who are cat owners. You may think that this combination could be a disaster; but this does not have to be the case. ... more »

How to Spoil Your Pets

By krazigirl79

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To many people, a pet is a member of the family. Whether your pet is a cat, dog, horse or gerbil (or all of the above), you can take a few easy steps to treat your loved ones with love and modern comforts... more »

How to Stop Cat Spraying

By Toby Lee

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Does this sound familiar? Your cat backs up to a vertical area with his tail twitching and lifted vertically, has an intense look of concentration on his face, and with little or no crouching sprays a small amount of urine from beneath his tail. ... more »

How to Take a Cat on a Car Trip

By missforty

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Do you find it necessary to take your cat on a car trip? Perhaps you are moving to a new town or state and need to transport your cat... more »

How to Teach a Cat to "High Five"

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats can be taught tricks, just like a dog. The difference is a cat will offer more resistance than a dog. You must be patient and have a lot of perseverance in order to teach a cat a new trick. If you are up to the task, the following will help ... more »

How to teach good behavior in cats

By motherNN

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Use cats' natural instincts to teach them good behavior. With some patience and consistancy, cats can learn to: 1) Stay out of cat-free zones in your home. 2) Go to cat-friendly areas on their own. 3) Use a scratching post or pad to scratch, not ... more »

How to Teach Your Cat to Give a High Five

By Gwatson

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Cats are definitely an amazing species. With their heightened senses, and human-like persona, it is hard to resist them. Most people assume that their frisky felines can not learn the same tricks as their canine counterparts. Well, funny pet ... more »

How to teach your cat to go outside in the evening and return back before midnight

By Vaskor

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This is something I had to learn in order to satisfy desires of my neighbors who didn't wish to see my cat walking around on their property during the day. If you are in similar situation, take a look, it may help you to solve the problem without ... more »

How to Tell if Your Cat Has a UTI

By krazigirl79

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Your cat has just urinated on your bed for the second time today and you think you've done something to make him or her mad at you. Cats do not work that way- if your pet is mad at you, it will ignore you. Your cat will not typically pee on your ... more »

How to Tell if Your Cat is Psychotic

By Lori Lucero

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The line between "normal" cat behavior and psycho cat behavior is very, very thin. If you only have one cat, you may have difficulty determining whether or not your cat is psychotic; it's always easier to spot a mad cat when it's next to a sane ... more »

How to Train a Cat Tricks

By Gardengates

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Yes, even cats can be taught tricks. Some cats are easier than others. Here are some techniques that will help you train yours... more »

How to Train Your Kitten to Lie Down

By thedogshrink

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Sure you can train your kitten to lie down! Don't believe the people telling you cats can't be trained! Just have patience, gentleness, and follow these simple directions... more »

How to Train Your Kitten to Sit

By thedogshrink

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Most people believe you cannot teach a cat any tricks or commands. That's not true, altho you may need a different approach with cats and kittens. Sit is an easy command to teach your kitten... more »

How to Transport a Pet

By Gardengates

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Some pets love to ride in the car. Some don't. Whether you take your pets out regularly in the car or you have to make a special trip with an animal that is not accustomed to car travel, you want your pet to be transported safely and as ... more »

How to trap a wild cat

By Ruthjanet

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If you live in the country like I do, chances are you're visited by lots of wild animals. Wild cats, while beautiful to look at, will not let humans get too close. They often make their homes in sheds and barns, and have their litters there. It ... more »

How to Travel on the Road With Pets

By Valerie Brooks

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Taking your dog or cat along for the ride can be a fantastic bonding experience. Traveling with your pet allows you to enjoy the experience together and there are things you can do to ensure your pet's safety and well being... more »

How to Travel With a Pet in the Car

By BeingArtsy

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When you are a pet owner and you are going away for more than a couple of days, you may want to have your pet with you, rather than leave your buddy in the hands of a sitter. Pets are just like people in the sense that some become car sick, some ... more »

How to Travel with your Pet

By Hillary Marshall

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Many people need to travel with their pets for a variety of reasons. Traveling with your pet can be very pleasant if the proper precautions and plans are made. However, traveling with your pet can also be a nightmare if your not adequately ... more »

How to travel with your pet

By AuntSis

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Americans are crazy about their dogs and cats. Leaving an animal in a kennel for a week can be traumatic for them. If you are traveling by car, it is fairly easy to take a well-behaved animal with you... more »

How to Treat a Cat’s Eye Irritation

By Tippy

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Your cat’s eyes are susceptible to irritation just like yours, but she doesn’t have the ability to diagnose and treat herself. Help her out by determining the cause and assisting her in finding some soothing relief. With a few simple guidelines, ... more »

How to Treat Cat Acne

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your cat doesn't have to be a teenager to get acne. Just like humans, cats have glands that release oil that clog pores. Cat acne shows up most commonly under the chin and around the lips. You may notice a black area on the chin that looks like ... more »

How to Treat Cat Bladder Problems

By Tippy

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There is nothing quite like the smell of feline urine, whether it is coming from your potted geranium, the carpet behind your sofa or your favorite pillow. The telltale acrid odor is a real turn off, but before you throw Fluffy out the window, ... more »

How to Treat Cat Limp Injuries

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your cat is suddenly limping and you don't know why. It can be a scary feeling. Cats may limp if they break a nail or step on a bee and get stung. They can also pick up a splinter in their paw. It can be as simple as that or as serious as a ... more »

How to Treat Feline Kidney Disease

By eHow Pets Editor

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Feline kidney disease can be considered a silent killer. By the time any signs or symptoms of distress surface, considerable damage already has been done. If your cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, talk with your vet to set up a ... more »