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Crawdads (aka crawfish or crayfish) are great fun in the acquiring, easy to prepare, and, as this crawdad hunter and gourmand says, “to die for” delicious.
It may not be possible to stop a cat from scratching, but it is possible to direct the scratching, climbing and playing to appropriate areas indoors. Actually, it is impractical and unfair to...
Yes! It can be done! In fact, it should be done! Do Not De-claw Your Cat! Once a cat is declawed, it has no defenses if they happen to get out of the safety of your home. To all cat...
A healthy Rabbit, when cared for properly, can be a good pet. You can keep them around for a long time. I raised Rabbits for several years. I had several that lived 6 to 7 years; they can live 7...
The ideal way to buy a live lobster would be fresh off the lobster boat or fresh seafood market if you are fortunate enough to live near one. If not, many groceries have tanks of live lobsters to...
Do you have a cat that hates its claws being trimmed? Do you end up getting scratched and bitten in the process? Perhaps you have given up and now just let the professionals attend to the business...
Trimming the claws of a cat is relatively easy with the proper tools and a little knowledge. Your cats claws should be checked at least once a month to ensure they do NOT grow into the pad,...
Trimming a cat's claws is easy in theory, but depending on the temperament of the animal, it can often be quite challenging. Some cat's don't mind the process one but, while other's will become...
Here is a fun watch band that anyone can make! Beware: Making these watches is VERY addicting! You'll be making one for every color of shirt you wear!
Having a cat for a pet can be fun and rewarding. However, when our cats start killing birds and bringing them home, it is no fun. Finding feathers all over the yard can become very frustrating....
Some people swear that female crabs taste different than male crabs. In fact, there's even she-crab soup sold which is a crab soup made only with the female crabs. I'm a believer in releasing the...
The claws of the stone crab are the only part of the crab that is eaten. This is a very quick and simple recipe that can easily be adjusted according to how many people are being served.
Cats are a very popular pet. According to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), There are approximately 88.3 million owned cats in the United States. For additional information on pet...
Want to catch crawfish but don't have a trap? No problem! Learn to catch crawfish the old-fashioned way, with the method my mother taught her two little tomboys.
Everyone knows that in order to keep clean one must wash. The same applies to animals. You can take them to a professional cleaner but sometimes that’s not possible. Here are some good tips for...
It's vital to keep you pup's claws clipped properly. Nails that grow too long are not only likely to catch and tear, but can cause serious health problems by injury or by causing your dog to alter...
Indoor pets can sometimes cause damage to hardwood floors if proper precautions are not exercised. Here are a few tips that may save the appearance of your floors from pet claws.
The new kitten is SO cute! ...He just has a scratching problem. Not scratching as in FLEAS...scratching as in tearing up the furniture, your clothes, and whatever else he can get his hands on. But...
Most of us know kitty likes to scratch. She loves to test her claws on our furniture. This drives a lot of people crazy trying to figure out ways to stop them and sometimes cats will use their own...
Cats scratch for many reasons, including marking their territory or trimming their claws. Sometimes it's just to stretch and flex, or maybe just work off some energy. In any case, it's natural...
Soft Paws are a great way to save your furniture if you do not wish to declaw your cat. They come in a variety of colors and are safe for all cats.
Cat claws can reek havoc with furniture and delicate skin. Keeping your cat's nails carefully cared for not only benefits your house and your safety, but can keep your feline healthier, too. ...
claw necklaces were worn by honored warriors who collected the claws, which the person recieved the right to wear in a dream. Many variations of this necklace were worn, many complicated and many...
Hate it when your cat's claws get to sharp but dont want to be cruel and declaw it simply trim his or her claws
Declawing your cat is a heated debate in the cat care industry and among cat owners. People declaw their cats for two reasons: They want to protect their furniture, drapes and rugs from being...
Choosing to clip your cat's claws rather than declawing the cat is a humane and benevolent choice. However, even the nicest cats can sometimes turn into scary beasts when it comes time for claw...
Ferrets make delightful pets, but they are predators, and as such, their claws can get long and sharp. You should trim them periodically to keep them looking their best, but you need to do it...
Learn about the parts of the hermit crab, including the shell, the body, the legs, antennae and claws, in this how-to video on keeping hermit crabs as pets.
When considering traveling by air with your pet(s), there are a few key things to remember before boarding the plane.
Your cat depends upon healthy feet to take her nimbly out of harm’s way, scamper up a tree or defend herself. Unfortunately, when your cat suffers a claw problem, her entire foot may become sore,...
While no one likes to have their furniture torn up, not everyone wants their cats declawed. There are the fears of, "What happens if they got outside? They wouldn't be able to defend themselves!"...
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...
Trimming your cat's claws is an important part of cat care. It will save your skin, your furniture, and maybe your other pets. You should trim your cat's claws every few weeks. Here's how:
How to access the meat from lobster claws for cooking; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
By now, most people accept the fact that de-clawing is kinda a mean thing to do to a cat, but then again, it is kinda a mean for the cat to claw up your stuff and/or attack you. So here is an easy...
When declawing is not an option, and it rarely is these days, a cat owner must think of creative ways of preventing his/her cherished pet from ruining the furniture with her claws. The following...
Cats can be fantastic pets, but not when they are scratching and destroying your furniture. However, they do need to sharpen their claws. Here is how to stop the cat from scratching the furniture.
Do you have a cat that loves to scratch furniture, swipe at people or accidentally scratches you when you’re holding them? If you answered yes, you will like to learn about the Soft Paws option. ...
1. Okay, so you’re cat’s claws are long, sharp and keen enough to cut skin as she’s doing acrobatics over you while you sit on your couch. You’d like to get them trimmed (because de-clawing is...
Perhaps you are an only child, or simply the favorite child, whatever the reason your parents have their claws so deeply imbedded in your life you're suffocating. It seems your parents don't want...
Lizards may seem like low-maintenance pets that need little care beyond feeding and tank-cleaning. However, adding grooming to your list of lizard care creates a happier and healthier lizard....
A few simple steps before you bring your new feline friends home can save a lot of headaches down the road and make your transition into cat companionship a smooth one.
Having trouble clipping your ferrets nails? Thinking of getting a ferret? Is your ferret just too wiggly? Well watch this and learn the best technique to getting rid of scratchy annoying claws...
How to groom your cat without using band-aids afterwards.
Cats just love to stick their claws into the side of your expensive furniture. With every pierce you can just feel the fabric shredding apart. This is natural for cats that have claws. They do...
Chinese dragons are an excellent drawing exercise because they don't exist in nature. The artist's challenge is to create a believable animal that he or she has never seen. You can learn to draw a...
Pulling 16 D nails out of a 2x4 when they are driven into the lumber is sometimes difficult to do if you only have a hammer. I’ve seen guys use two hammers using the claws of one hammer positioned...
Whether you bought it or found it, either way you have this pet turtle. Unfortunately, you don't know what to name it, whether it's boy or girl, Johnny or Janey. While they may suffer at trying...
Parrots, as wonderful pets as they may be, can harbor some nasty claws, so trimming your pet's talons should be a regular part of your caretaking. But trimming these claws is no easy task. In...
Claw caps are a great alternative to declawing your cat, a painful and semi-expensive procedure. With claw caps your cat will not only have the benefit of keeping and using their claws, but will...