How to Socialize Your Rabbit
Approach your rabbit with care.. Get down on your rabbit's level.. Go slowly.
How to Care for a Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Grasp the butterfly.. Place the butterfly in the refrigerator.. Get your supplies ready.
How to Feed Butterflies
Provide flower nectar for butterflies in nature.. Use canned fruit nectar as an alternative to flower nectar.. Give butterflies sugar water if you don't have any nectar.
How to Catch Small Bugs
Look under rocks and logs to uncover small insects of every kind.. Break apart rotting wood to search for termites and insect larva.. Snatch bugs out of the air with a net, though make sure you have the right one for the job.
How to Protect Chicken Combs from Winter Cold
Wait until the evening.. Check for signs of frostbite.. Apply petroleum jelly.
How to Train Cockatiels
Encourage the cockatiel to become comfortable with you.. Select a quiet place to train the bird.. Limit the training sessions to 10 minutes at a time.
How to Snail Farm
Decide which species of snail you want to farm.. Make sure that you have the proper permits for the snail farm.. Purchase your snails online or find snails in your garden.
How to Diagnose and Treat Periodontitis in Cats
Smell the cat's breath.. Inspect the cat's mouth.. Identify any unusual behavior.
How to Diagnose Back Problems in Dachshunds
Keep an eye out for subtle symptoms of back pain.. Take your dog's response to pain seriously.. Take a dog with sudden paralysis to the vet immediately.
How to Make Kitten Toys
Find a sturdy stick or dowel.. Cut a length of string or fishing line.. Attach the string to the dowel.
How to Attract Butterflies with Fruit
Place a plate on a larger saucer filled with water to keep ants away.. Wrap wires around a tree branch if you want to hang fruit.. Build a hanging fruit tray from a plastic lid for a homemade feeder.
How to Buy a Ferret
Check legal requirements and state regulations.. Spend some time with ferrets.. Consider buying ferrets in pairs.
How to Live With a Moluccan Cockatoo
Discuss the responsibilities with your family.. Know that cockatoos are wild animals.. Make sure you can deal with the cockatoo's noise.
How to Talk to a Dog
Keep calm and stay relaxed.. Train your dog to look at you.. Praise the dog in an upbeat voice once it makes eye contact.
How to Determine Whether to Have Your Rabbit Neutered
Wait until the rabbit is old enough to be neutered.. Decide if you want to breed your rabbit.. Ask yourself how long you want your rabbit to live.
How to Litter Train Your Ferret
Choose a litter that's safe for ferrets.. Pick a big enough litter pan.. Place your litter box in your ferret's cage.
How to Save a Dying Kitten
Find a box.. Keep the kitten warm.. Locate the nearest vet.
How to Put a Hyper Kitten to Sleep
Allow rest and stimulation during the day.. Wear out the kitten with evening playtime.. Bring playtime to an end.
How to Deal with a Fearful or Stressed Senegal Parrot
Move your Senegal parrot's cage away from the window.. Move the cage to a quiet spot if your bird seems overwhelmed.. Move the cage to a high-traffic area if your bird seems lonely.
How to Hold a Cat by the Scruff
Remove any scents from your body that may be offensive to your cat.. Allow your cat to become comfortable with you before you try to scruff him.. Remove your cat's collar, if he has one.
How to Treat Cheek Abscesses in Hamsters
Determine whether your hamster has a cheek abscess.. Take your hamster to your vet.. Allow your vet to treat the abscess.
How to Feed Your Bunny Vitamins
Learn about vitamin deficiencies in bunnies.. Take your bunny to your veterinarian.. Provide your bunny with outdoor time or an artificial UVB light.
How to Teach a Horse to Rear
Lead your horse somewhere quiet so he can focus on you.. Run forward with your horse, but with your back away from the horse.. Stop your horse.
How to Care for a Moluccan or Umbrella Cockatoo
Place the habitat in a high-traffic area of your home.. Choose a cage at least 4 ft (1.2 m) x 2 ft (0.61 m) x 4 ft (1.2 m).. Provide at least 3-5 wood, rope, and soft perches throughout the cage.
How to Stop Cats from Scooting on the Rug
Schedule an appointment with your vet.. Have your vet examine your cat.. Discuss treatment options with your vet.
How to Keep a California King Snake
Buy a habitat.. Secure the habitat.. Add a viewing light.
How to Feed a Land Snail
Source a variety of fruit and vegetables to feed your snail.. Peel the food into thin strips or cut it into 1 centimetre (0.39 in) cubes.. Replenish the snail's food supply when it runs out.
How to Evaluate Your Veterinarian
Ask people in your community.. Look online for reviews.. Consult other professionals.
How to Communicate with Animals
Observe how your pet uses his eyes, ears, and face.. Watch out about showing teeth:. Look at how your pet uses his legs and tail (if he has one).
How to Help Your Dog Move in the Snow
Make paths for your dog to move in.. Shovel snow often.. Drive your dog to clearer areas.
How to Care for Frog Eggs
Use a clear plastic or glass tank with a lid.. Line the bottom of the tank with rocks, dirt, and pond weeds.. Fill the tank with pond or rain water.
How to Install an Undergravel Filter (UGF)
Select a filter that's designed for the volume of water your tank holds.. Empty the aquarium if it's already filled with water.. Clean the aquarium before installing the filter.
How to Give a Bearded Dragon a Bath
Choose your bath spot.. Fill the bath with water.. Avoid cleaning agents.
How to Breed and Care for Platies
Get an aquarium tank that holds at least 29 gallons (110 L).. Line the bottom of the tank with aquarium gravel for a fish-friendly substrate.. Add plants and hiding places to the tank so your platy fish have shelter.
How to Keep a Pair of Pet Rats
Adopt a pair from the same litter if possible.. Keep same-sex pairs of rats.. Opt for baby rats if you want a slow but strong bonding process.
How to Identify Mange on Dogs
Look for intense itching.. Check for hair loss.. Note the extent of bald spots or hair loss.
How to Attract Squirrels
Fill a squirrel feeder with corn, sunflower seeds, and nuts.. Scatter corn, nuts, or seeds at the bottom of trees.. Place corn cobs and nut balls up in trees.
How to Tell the Difference Between a Frog and a Toad
Look at the hind legs.. Examine the feet.. Consider the shape.
How to Take Care of a Molting Hermit Crab
Watch for any excessive digging.. Look for extra water or food consumption.. Watch for lower activity levels.
How to Quiet a Capuchin Monkey
Respect the differences between a capuchin and more traditional pets.. Educate yourself about capuchins.. Recognize that capuchins were not meant to be quiet and isolated animals.
How to Tame a Baby Quail
Prepare a proper environment for your quail chicks.. Place the quails in a quiet and safe area.. Feed the baby quail.
How to Sex Turkeys
Check the top of the head for any feathers.. Look for the brightly colored feathers that male turkeys have.. Watch for the turkey to fan out its tail.
How to Put on a Cat Harness
Pick a type of cat harness.. Figure out what size harness your cat will need.. Buy a harness for your cat.
How to Diagnose Feline Hepatic Lipidosis
Notice a loss of appetite.. Look for yellowing of your cat's skin, eyes, ears, and gums.. Detect signs of digestive upset.
How to Breed Danios
Separate male and female danios.. Feed your danios high-quality live food.. Set up a breeding tank while you wait.
How to Identify a Banana Spider
Note their color.. Know their size.. Recognize notable characteristics.
How to Find Toads
Scope out typical habitats for toads.. Check places where toads may find food.. Search during active times of the day.
How to Know if an Amazon Parrot Is Right for You
Be prepared for a long-term commitment.. Determine how much time and attention you can give.. Decide if you have the budget to care for an Amazon parrot.
How to Keep a Gerbil Safe Around Other Pets
Pick a glass tank that keeps your gerbils inside.. Ensure your other pets can't get in the tank.. Place them out of eyesight.
How to Celebrate Your Cat's Birthday
Think about whether your cat would enjoy a big party.. Prepare a cat-friendly birthday cake for the big day.. Provide food and snacks.
How to Choose Good Tankmates for Seahorses
Make sure your tank is large enough to accommodate new inhabitants.. Choose creatures that need the same water temperature.. Pick saltwater fish that can live in water with a pH balance of 8.0 to 8.3.
How to Clean a Dog's Wound
Calm the dog down.. Muzzle the dog if necessary.. Address any bleeding you see.
How to Cure Goldfish Ich
Check for small white spots on your goldfish.. Note if your goldfish is brushing against objects or the sides of the tank.. Look at your goldfish's gills.
How to Care for Giant African Millipedes
Buy your millipedes.. Purchase a cage.. Choose the right environment.
How to Feed an Amazon Parrot
Feed your Amazon parrot food pellets.. Supplement food pellets with fruits and vegetables.. Provide a constant supply of fresh water.
How to Use a Pager Collar
Make sure you know how the transmitter works.. Acclimate your dog to the pager collar's vibration.. Put the pager collar on your dog.
How to Take Care of a Pet Skunk
Buy a crate for your skunk.. Get a pet bed that fits inside the crate.. Get several litter boxes for your skunk.
How to Measure a Dog's Temperature
Find a digital rectal probe.. Rub petroleum jelly or baby oil on the probe.. Hold the dog still.
How to Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy
Consult with your vet.. Schedule an appointment for prolotherapy.. Allow your vet to sedate your dog.
How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank
Wash your hands!. Unplug any heaters, filters, lights, and other equipment before you start.. Gather the tools and materials you will need.
How to Care for a Korat
Brush the cat once a week.. Brush its teeth.. Trim the cat's nails twice a month.
How to Control Green Pond Water Problems
Make sure your pond has other filtration equipment.. Select a UV filter based on the size of your pond.. Mount the UV filter on a dry, flat surface.
How to Tame Your Dog
Teach it a variety of simple commands.. Use your body language to ensure dominance.. Reward incompatible behaviors when a dog tries to show dominance.
How to Potty Train a Chinchilla
Start when your chinchilla is young.. Let her adjust to her home first.. Purchase potty training supplies.
How to Diagnose and Treat Dry Eye in Cats
Look for red eyes.. Spot signs that your cat is in pain.. Look for discharge around the eyes.
How to Express a Cat's Anal Glands
Gather your materials.. Position the cat.. Trim the perineal area.
How to Protect an Outdoor Cat from Excess Sunlight
Put feline sunblock on your cat.. Avoid shaving your cat.. Check for signs of sunburn.
How to Peel Quail Eggs
Crack the shell on a hard surface 3 to 4 times on each side.. Tap the top and bottom of the egg against a hard, flat surface.. Pinch and pull away the top of the shell with your thumb and index finger.
How to Travel Train Your Cat
Get a halter that is specifically designed for cats.. Let your cat get used to wearing the halter.. Snap a lightweight leash onto the halter.
How to Deliver Eye Medication to Rabbits
Gather your supplies.. Calm your rabbit.. Hold your rabbit in a towel.
How to Set Up a Turtle Tank
Choose a large, sturdy glass tank.. Provide a lamp.. Consider using a water heater.
How to Find out Why a Horse Is Crow Hopping
Make sure the tack fits your horse properly and doesn't cause irritation.. Check your cues to verify you're using them correctly.. Recognize if you've taken a break from training your horse.
How to Help a Horse With Choke
Look for common signs that a horse is choking.. Call the veterinarian immediately.. Prevent the horse from eating or drinking anything else.
How to Make a Pet Grave Marker
Purchase a single tile from a home improvement store.. Create a design by hand for a personal touch.. Make a design on your computer for a cleaner look.
How to Buy a Cocker Spaniel Puppy
Locate local breeders.. Ask about the breeder's experience.. Ask about health considerations.
How to Add a Betta to a Community Tank
Quarantine the betta.. Ensure your tank is clean.. Check environmental conditions.
How to Know Which Fish to Put Together in a Tank
Allow for plenty of space.. Go with either cold water or warm water fish.. Choose fish with similar pH level requirements.
How to Lower Ammonia Levels in Your Fish Tank
Purchase a test kit.. Change your water.. Cycle your aquarium.
How to Tell if Your Tarantula Is Molting
Watch for decreased movement.. Note a refusal to eat.. Check for clear fluid droplets.
How to Treat Pinworms in Mice
Take your mouse to your vet.. Give your mouse oral ivermectin.. Treat your mouse with fenbendazole.
How to Collect Chicken Eggs
Keep the nest clean.. Collect eggs twice each morning.. Return for a third collection.
How to Know when You Have Too Many Pets
Consider time spent caring for your pets.. Calculate space requirements for your pets.. Make sure you have the ability to care for your pets.
How to Prevent Skin Problems in Guinea Pigs
Keep your guinea pig in a smooth-bottomed cage.. Use soft bedding in the cage.. Clean your guinea pig's cage.
How to Show Chickens
Select a purebred chicken to show.. Study the standards for your chosen breed.. from a reputable breeder.
How to Track the Development of New Puppies
Make sure that a newborn is functioning properly.. Assess the puppy's physical development during the neonatal stage.. Track the puppy's behavior during its first week.
How to Train a Bichon Frise
Start house breaking immediately.. Proceed with crate training.. Take your Bichon Frise out every 2 to 3 hours.
How to Create a Terrarium for an American Toad (Bufor Americanus)
Choose a tank that is at least 10 US gal (38 L) for your toad.. Add a coconut fiber substrate that is at least 4 in (10 cm) deep.. Fill a sturdy, shallow bowl with water and bury it in the substrate.
How to Make Your Ferret Happy
Keep ferrets in pairs so they don't get lonely and bored.. Provide a cage that's 2 by 3 ft (0.61 by 0.91 m) for a pair of ferrets.. Put elevated beds or hammocks in the cage for your ferrets to sleep in.
How to Breed Fish
Pick out a healthy adult fish of each sex.. Place the parent fish together in a separate tank.. Condition the fish to make them more robust.
How to Use a Halter Collar on a Dog
Determine if your dog needs a halter collar.. Select the proper size and fit for your dog.. Train your dog to accept the halter collar readily.
How to Keep a Kitten Entertained
Buy or make a "kitten condo" for your little feline's enjoyment.. Set up accessible perches at unobstructed windows.. Draw outdoor animals into view of the window perches.
How to Look After a Turtle
Make sure you've really got a turtle.. Keep the turtle in an aquarium.. Use a UV heat lamp and thermometer to control the temperature.
How to Diagnose Vitamin A Deficiency in Reptiles
Check your reptile's eyes for swelling.. Examine the conjunctiva.. Determine if the eyes are clear or cloudy.
How to Keep Your Cat Safe on Independence Day
Make sure your cat wears an identification tag.. Update your cat's microchip information.. Make sure you have a current photo of your cat.
How to Diagnose Urinary Tract Disease in Cats
Record your cat's urination frequency.. Observe your cat's urination behavior.. Watch where your cat urinates.
How to Find a Dog by AKC Registration Number
Register with www.akc.org.. Hover over the AKC Shop in the menu bar.. Select the Competitor Reports option.
How to Trap an Armadillo
Buy a pre-built steel cage trap from a hardware or hunting store.. Set up the cage next to a fence or near its burrow.. Place wooden boards on either side of the trap to funnel the armadillo in.
How to Identify Spider Egg Sacs
Notice the shape and texture.. Observe the size of the sac.. Look at the color.
How to Save Blue Whales
Opt to go on a whale watching tour instead of a marine attraction.. Adopt a whale on a charity site to show your support.. Participate in beach clean-ups to reduce pollution in the ocean.
How to Cope when Your Pet Needs to Be Euthanized
Talk to your vet to get help making the decision to euthanize.. Remember that you know what's best for your pet.. Spend quality time with your pet in the days before the procedure.
How to Treat Campylobacteriosis in Dogs
Know the signs.. Let the dog pass the bacteria.. Treat the dog with antibiotics.
How to Treat Diarrhea in Rabbits
Distinguish between true diarrhea and soft cecotropes.. Bring your rabbit to the vet immediately if it has true diarrhea.. Provide the vet with fresh fecal and cecal samples.
How to Spot a Sick Finch
Watch for excessive sleeping or lethargic behavior.. Note any sneezing and coughing.. Watch to see if other finches avoid one particular bird.
How to Attract Yellow Finches
Plant shrubs and trees with plenty of vertical branches for nesting.. Grow nesting plants that are 5 ft (1.5 m) tall or higher.. Plant thistle and tall grasses for nesting material.
How to Make Daily Life Easier for a Mobility-Impaired Cat
Buy raised food bowls.. Put out extra litter boxes, water bowls, and cat beds.. Put down floor coverings.
How to Choose a Dog
Make sure you can keep a dog in your home.. Research breed restrictions.. Take your housemates into consideration.
How to Create a Green Anole Habitat
Get a vivarium.. Add plants and branches.. Provide a basking area.
How to Recognize and Treat Ringworm in Cats
Look for patches of hair loss on your cat.. Identify any scaly patches on your cat's face, paws or ears.. Watch out for signs of infection in multiple cats.
How to Acclimate Your Betta
Choose a tank for your betta.. Prepare the tank. Fill up the tank with tap water.
How to Buy a Hedgehog
Check if hedgehogs are legal in your area.. Find potential sellers.. Look for a USDA licensed breeder, if you are in the United States.
How to Watch a Dog for Stiff or Limp Movements
Look for a limp gait.. Check for skeletal problems.. Notice any reluctance to do activities.
How to Get the Right Stuff for Your New Puppy
Get a leash and collar.. Get an appropriate food and water dish.. Get bedding and an appropriate sleep are for the dog.
How to Make a Butterfly Feeder
Opt for warm children's juices, colas, and fruit punches.. Soak a paper towel with liquid food and place it in a dish.. Pick up each butterfly and set them onto the paper towel.
How to Tame Your Gerbils
Understand the temperament of gerbils.. Prepare your gerbil's home.. Get your gerbils.
How to Get Help for a Cat Hit by a Car
Determine if the cat is dead.. Do not attempt to move the cat unless directed by qualified personnel.. Call your local animal control agency.
How to Be an Equestrian
Do your research.. Join an equestrian community.. Spend time around horses.
How to Keep Your Yorkie's Teeth Clean
Spend several weeks to get your Yorkie accustomed to having you manipulate her mouth.. Start by rubbing your Yorkie's teeth and gums with your fingers.. Practice opening your dog's mouth.
How to Get Your Cat's Teeth Professionally Cleaned
Take your cat for regular exams.. Discuss your cat's options.. Talk about concerns or potential risks.
How to Treat Cleft Palate in Cats
Have a vet examine your kitten or cat.. Ask the vet if the cat is a good candidate for surgery.. Find a board certified veterinary surgeon.
How to Take Your Cat to the Vet
Obtain a cat carrier.. Make sure the carrier is the correct size.. Train your cat to enter the carrier.
How to Care for Jersey Wooly Rabbits
Set up a bunny cage.. Make sure the cage has an appropriate floor.. Place bedding in the cage.
How to Save a Stranded Dolphin
Call the authorities.. Look up the nearest marine animal rescue service.. Make sure it's alive.
How to Give a Cat an Enema at Home
Watch for signs of constipation.. Try to identify the cause of constipation.. Consider administering an enema at home only in cases of mild, occasional constipation.
How to Prepare Oyster Shells for Chickens
Purchase oyster shells.. Bake raw oyster shells at 250 °F (121 °C) for 10 minutes.. Stuff the oyster shells into a bag.
How to Feed a Squirrel
Use a hanging feeder to entice tree squirrels into your yard.. Place food in bowls for ground squirrels.. Scatter food in your lawn for squirrels to find.
How to Clean Your Dog's Ears During a Yeast Infection
Contact your veterinarian if your dog has symptoms of an infection.. Follow your veterinarian's recommendations for treatment.. Put topical medication in your dog's ears.
How to Help a Dog with Cataracts
Know the signs of cataract growth.. Take your dog to the vet.. Give your dog antioxidants and vitamins.
How to Hold a Butterfly
Search in the summer during the daytime.. Go to an area with bright-colored flowers and fruit.. Visit your local zoo.
How to Prepare a Rabbit Cage
Purchase a cage spacious enough to comfortably house your rabbit.. Invest in a subdivided or multi-level cage.. Select a cage with a sturdy plastic bottom.
How to Check Cats for Dehydration
Take immediate action if necessary.. Monitor your cat's water intake.. Assess the gums' moistness.
How to Deal With a Mean Hamster
Allow a new hamster to settle in the cage.. Wash your hands before handling.. Cup your hand beneath the hamster's stomach.
How to Handle a Kitten
Be gentle and patient when picking up the kitten.. Approach the kitten from the side.. Place your dominant hand palm-up below the kitten.
How to Wean a Wild Baby Bird
Research the foods that are appropriate for the bird's species.. Keep the baby bird well-fed with formula or mash as you transition.. Add more solids to the bird's mash as its feathers come in.
How to React when Your Hedgehog Bites You
Try not to react violently.. Never hit or flick your hedgehog!. Avoid verbal reaction.
How to Keep Your Rabbit Slim
Schedule daily playtime.. Encourage your rabbit to dig.. Let your rabbit chase you.
How to Choose a Pet from a Pet Store
Observe the pet store premises.. Take note of what types of animals are in the store.. Look at the animals.
How to Take Care of a Garter Snake
Choose a 30–50 US gal (110–190 L) plastic tub or aquarium with a lid.. Fill the enclosure with a minimum of 2 in (5.1 cm) of substrate.. Add cage furniture to help the garter snake to feel more secure.
How to Determine the Sex of a Fish
Compare the size of the fish during spawning season.. Look for a bump on the forehead of the fish to identify a male.. Watch for designs and growths during mating season.
How to Nitrite Levels in Your Fish Tank
Use a test strip to determine if the nitrate levels are high.. Vacuum the bottom of your aquarium to remove waste and lower the nitrate level.. Remove and replace about 25% of the water in the tank to lower the nitrate level.
How to Take Proper Care of Your Horse's Teeth
Check your horse's teeth regularly.. Smell your horse's breath.. Inspect your horse's incisors.
How to Breed Frogs
Research the regulations for collecting and raising wild frogs in your area.. Collect eggs and larvae, also known as tadpoles.. Set up a frog-friendly habitat using an aquarium, fish bowl, or large glass jar.
How to Feed Your Rabbit with Pellets
Choose alfalfa hay pellets for rabbits younger than 7 months.. Select timothy hay pellets for adult rabbits.. Get plain pellets without seeds or nuts.
How to Teach a Stubborn Dog to Sit Down
Wait until the dog sits down on his own.. Reward him as soon as he sits.. Keep practicing.
How to Help Rhinos
Research rhino conservation organizations online.. Donate money to rhino conservations.. Sign up for monthly donations if you can afford it.
How to Adopt a Dog from a Breed Rescue
Do research about the breed of dog you are thinking of adopting.. Talk to people whom own the breed of dog you are interested in.. Find rescues in your area.
How to Shampoo a Kitten for Fleas
Gather your supplies.. Set up the bathing area.. Prepare your kitten for the bath.
How to Halt a Horse
Resist the horse's movement by tightening your abdominal muscles.. Tighten your knees and thighs slightly against the saddle.. Increase your grip on the reins.
How to Help Your Cat Breathe Easier
Watch out for nasal discharge.. Pay attention to any sneezing.. Identify the cause of nasal congestion.
How to Make a Dog Bed
Collect a suitable cardboard box.. Reinforce your box.. Cut an opening for your dog.
How to Hand Train a Parakeet
Provide your parakeet with an ample-sized cage.. Place your parakeet in a room with light.. Talk to your parakeet.
How to Care for Northern Cricket Frogs
Make sure it is legal to catch and keep northern cricket frogs in your area.. Get a large enclosure.. Use moist soil to line the bottom of the enclosure.
How to Know if You Are Ready for a Cat
Initiate a conversation with everyone who you live with.. Listen to everyone's concerns.. Avoid getting a cat if someone objects.
How to Protect Your Cat's Eyes
See your veterinarian regularly.. Follow your vet's treatment plan to prevent further damage.. Monitor your cat's interactions with other pets.
How to Feed a Ferret
Select a pellet-based diet for a healthy ferret.. Choose a wet food for a picky eater or sick ferret.. Read the nutritional label for a food high in fat and protein.
How to Approach a Stray Dog
Beware of aggressive dogs.. Avoid prolonged eye contact.. Beware of dogs exhibiting symptoms of rabies.
How to Know if a Pet Mouse Is Right for You
Learn about the basics of providing a healthy home for mice.. Decide if you can care for at least two mice.. See if you have space for a cage or aquarium of at least two cubic feet.
How to Ride a Horse in the Winter
Pick a trail or pasture that doesn't have ice, mud, and other hazards.. Apply de-icing agents like salt or sawdust to icy or slippery areas.. Avoid areas that may have holes, roots, or branches hidden by snow.
How to Recognize and Treat Laminitis (Founder) in Horses
Understand what Laminitis is.. Look for early signs of laminitis.. Check for hoof changes.
How to Save Money on Vet Care for Your Dog
Schedule regular checkups with your vet.. Take care of your dog's teeth.. Walk your dog regularly.
How to Create a Habitat for a Toad
Make your garden safe for toads.. Choose a shady location.. Decide if you want to convert existing garden space or start fresh.
How to Diagnose and Treat Blood Clots in Cats
Notice if your cat is having trouble walking or moving its legs.. Look for the signs of lack of blood flow.. Assess your cat for other symptoms of blood clots.
How to Return a Stray Dog to Its Owner
Discern whether the dog is injured.. Remain aware of any signs that the dog is aggressive.. Speak calmly and reassuringly, and offer food.
How to Hand Feed a Squirrel
Set up outdoor mesh feeders to get squirrels to come to your yard.. Start with natural squirrel food, like tree nuts, seeds, and flower buds.. Entice squirrels with sweeter treats, such as fruits and vegetables.
How to Treat a Dog for Bee Stings
Look for a stinger in the wound area.. Listen for a yelp.. Try to keep your dog from licking the area.
How to Ride a Horse at Walk, Trot, and Canter
Take your horse into a ring and mount it.. Position yourself correctly on the horse.. Ask the horse to move by giving it a light squeeze with your lower legs.
How to Set Up a Tank for Your Red Clawed Crab
Determine the size tank you'll need.. Add a lid.. Choose the decor.
How to Treat Feline Acne
Look for small, black spots.. Understand potential causes of acne.. Watch out for infected acne spots.
How to Choose Tartar Control Dog Treats
Provide your dog with chewable toys.. Give your dog a rawhide bone or chew to help remove plaque buildup.. Give your dog a dental chew treat.
How to Put Weight on a Cat
Know your cat's ideal weight.. Learn how to body score your cat.. Take your cat to the vet.
How to House Finches
Choose your wood.. Cut the right dimensions.. Get out the screws and hooks.
How to Treat Canine Periodontal Disease
Pay attention to bad breath.. Notice pain or difficulty when eating.. Look for the signs of a severe infection.
How to Keep Your Dog from Chasing Cats
Choose an appropriate place.. Choose a new pet that will fit with your old pet.. Keep the meeting stress-free.
How to Care for Mice During Vacation
Leave your mice alone on a short trip.. Find somebody to feed your mice.. Leave instructions for the person watching your mice.
How to Feed a Senegal Parrot
Provide your bird with food pellets.. Offer your bird fruits and vegetables.. Give your bird seeds.
How to Make Your Fish Tank Look Professionally Designed
Choose a natural-looking substrate for the bottom of your tank.. Use live plants. Add multiple kinds of plants to make your tank more interesting and diverse.
How to Teach a Bearded Dragon to Drink from a Water Bowl
Place a water bowl in the cage.. Add juice to the bowl.. Repeat the process until your dragon drinks.
How to Care for Lionhead Rabbits
Be patient.. Consider the ongoing costs of looking after your lionhead rabbit.. Find a lionhead rabbit at an animal shelter.
How to Exercise a Hamster
Provide the cage with a hamster wheel or "tread-wheel".. Give your hamster a hamster ball.. Provide the ability to indulge in climbing.
How to Deal with Tooth Resorption in Cats
Clean your cat's teeth regularly.. Schedule annual teeth cleanings.. Make regular vet visits with your cat.
How to Diagnose and Treat Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis in Ferrets
Monitor your ferret's symptoms.. Consider your ferret's symptoms relative to its age.. Ask your shelter or pet store about outbreaks.
How to Tell if Your Older Dog Is over Exerting Itself
Look for excessive panting and trouble breathing.. Notice signs of pain or discomfort.. Pay attention to unwillingness to continue.
How to Care for an Overweight Cat
Take your cat to the veterinarian.. Develop a weight loss plan.. Create a schedule to monitor your cat's progress.
How to Identify a Barn Spider
Take note of their body size.. Look for a light brown color.. Notice distinguishing marks on the legs.
How to Stop a Rabbit from Smelling
Smell your rabbit away from their enclosure.. Clean your rabbit. Wipe down
How to Get Your Ferret Spayed or Neutered
Verify that your ferret isn't already spayed or neutered.. Spay or neuter your ferret when it's four to six months old.. Schedule the procedure with an experienced small animal vet.
How to Involve a Pet in Christmas
Create an ornament with their picture on it.. Include them in your family's Christmas card if possible.. Cut out previous photos of your pet and make a collage.
How to Train a Hyper Dog
Exercise your dog before training.. Give your dog short training sessions.. Use reward-based training.
How to Protect Your Dog from Poison Hemlock
Look at the entire plant.. Take very careful note of the leaf structure and leaflet arrangement of poison hemlock.. Note the time of year this species tends to grow and flower.
How to Keep a Dog From Throwing Up
Slow down a fast eater. Raise the food bowl off the floor.. Consider a change of diet.
How to Take Care of Your Pet
Determine if you can adequately care for a pet.. Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle.. Choose your breed carefully, especially if you have children.
How to Dog Proof a Garden
Be sure that you have adequate fencing or walls.. Consider limiting your dog's visibility.. Check for any holes or gaps in the perimeter.
How to Diagnose Canine Periodontal Disease
Smell your dog's breath.. Check for red gums.. Look for tartar.
How to Stop Deer from Eating Your Plants and Trees with Soap
Determine how much bar soap you need.. Calculate how much liquid soap you need.. Purchase bar or liquid soap that contains tallow.
How to Reduce Ferret Odor
Bathe your ferret once a month at most.. Clean your ferret's ears on a weekly basis.. Brush your ferret's teeth once a week.
How to Choose a Healthy Hamster
Adopt from a local shelter.. Locate a certified breeder.. Search local listings for free hamsters.
How to Give a Dog Benadryl
Dose the dog correctly.. Give it with food, if possible.. Apply it topically as needed.
How to Deer Grunt
Blow into the grunt to make a noise.. Do two or three short grunts for out of sight deer.. Do longer grunts for deer you can see.
How to Care for Wild Southern Toads
Use a 10 US gal (38 L) tank to house a single toad.. Place substrate your toad can dig in on the bottom of the tank.. Add natural decor to the tank that the toad can hide in.
How to Deal with Fleas and Ticks with Newborn Kittens
Use a flea comb.. Speak to your vet about flea medications.. Use fine-tipped tweezers to remove ticks.
How to Spot a Tiger Shark
Look at their nose.. Observe their length.. Observe the skin color.
How to Make a Crate Divider
Choose a crate suitable for your dog.. Make a basic cardboard divider panel if you're on a budget.. Use plywood for a sturdier divider.
How to Breed Yorkies
Determine if your Yorkie is old enough to breed.. Assess whether your dog has the right physical traits for breeding.. Assess whether your dog has the right temperament for breeding.
How to Keep a Pet Bird Quiet
Understand bird behavior.. Don't reward squawking.. Teach your bird to speak softly.
How to Transition from Puppy to Adult Dog Food
Consider the food transition when your dog is approximately one year old.. Switch sooner if your dog is spayed or neutered or becomes overweight.. Take your dog's breed into consideration.
How to Identify a Garden Spider
Look for an egg-shaped black abdomen with yellow patches.. Note if the front body section of the spider has short, silvery hairs.. Check the legs for yellow or red coloring that turns black at the end.
How to Care for a Leopard Gecko Egg
Find a container to use as an incubator.. Line the bottom of your container with substrate.. Make sure the moisture levels are correct.
How to Pet a Cat
Start with a soft chin-scratch.. Focus on the area between or behind the ears.. Pet the cat's cheeks just behind the whiskers.
How to Recognize Signs of Shock in a Cat
Check for lethargy and/or confusion.. Look for an irregular heart rate.. Check for rapid breathing.
How to Identify a Finch
Check for a bird between 3 to 10 inches (7.6 to 25.4 cm) in length.. Notice forked or notched tails.. Look for a stout, cone-shaped beak.
How to Give a Gerbil a Sand Bath
Purchase a small dish to use as a "gerbil bathtub.. Get a bag of chinchilla sand.. Pour ½ inch (1.27 cm) of chinchilla sand into the bathtub.
How to Stop a Dog Chase from Becoming an Attack
Stand still and stay calm.. Do not make eye contact with the dog.. Tell the dog to go away.
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle on a Dog
Understand your dog's anatomy.. Know the causes of a sprained ankle.. Look for limping.
How to Treat Giardia in Dogs
Spot the signs of a giardia infection.. Call your veterinarian to see if your dog needs to be seen right away.. Allow your veterinarian to do diagnostic tests.
How to Keep Dogs out of Flower Beds
Fence in your flower beds.. Consider growing barrier plants.. Make your flower beds unappealing by adding tastes and smells that dogs don't like.
How to Diagnose Addison's Disease in Poodles
Watch how she behaves.. Monitor her eating and drinking.. Keep a journal of symptoms.
How to Do a Banded Dutch on a Poodle
Hold your poodle's head with one hand.. Clip the cheeks.. Finish shaving the neck.
How to Care for Giant African Land Snails
Find an aquarium with a tightly fitting lid.. Add a substrate.. Moisten the substrate.
How to Trim a Bird's Beak
Determine that your bird's beak needs a trim.. Locate an avian vet.. Ask what tools will be used.
How to Groom a Cockatiel
Provide a small dish for the bird to clean itself.. Bathe the bird under running water.. Mist the bird with a squirt bottle.
How to Tie up a Horse
Learn the best knots for tying up a horse ahead of time.. Learn to tie a quick-release knot.. Learn another quick-release knot.
How to Catch a Ghost Crab
Find a beach where ghost crabs live.. Visit the beach at night.. Scan the beach.
How to Raise an Orphaned Lamb
Get the lamb some colostrum.. Teach the lamb to drink from a bottle.. Feed the lamb milk replacement.
How to Prevent Dental Problems in Rabbits
Feed your rabbit a diet close to that of wild rabbits.. Feed quality hay.. Let your rabbit feed freely on hay.
How to Set up a Pet Rat Cage
Prepare your supplies for the rat cage.. Fill your cage with nice warm bedding.. Put a rat hammock in the cage.
How to Take Care of a Hamster That is Giving Birth
Use a cage that is a tank.. Clean the cage and add extra bedding.. Remove the wheel and toys from cage.
How to Transport Crabs
Sort out any crabs that have damaged or soft shells.. Cut between the crabs' claws with a sharp knife to prevent pinching.. Rinse the crabs with salt water so they don't bleed out.
How to Take Care of a Bengal Cat
Feed your Bengal responsibly.. Give your Bengal water.. Give your cat a litter box that has a cover!
How to Get Rabbits Spayed or Neutered
Contact a vet.. Ask lots of questions.. Find out how to provide pre-surgical care.
How to Give Your Cat Space to Sunbathe
Open your window coverings.. Create a window perch for your cat.. Move furniture into the sunlight.
How to Diagnose Lymphoma in Boxers
Pay attention to swollen lymph nodes.. Monitor for changes in eating habits.. Look for declining health.
How to Play with a Pet Ferret
Clear an area where so can run freely without running into things.. Chase your ferret with a toy and let it chase you.. Play tag with your ferret by touching it, then running away.
How to Remove Duct Tape from a Snake
Avoid handling a snake that you're not familiar with.. Pick up the snake by grasping the middle of its body.. Hold the snake
How to Play With Your Betta Fish
Add objects to the bottom of your Betta's tank.. Try adding bobbing objects to the top of the tank.. Feed your Betta live food occasionally.
How to Care for Triops
Fill a tank with .5 to 1 gallon (1.9 to 3.8 L) of natural spring water per Triops.. Place a heat lamp above the tank to keep the water between 72 and 84 °F (22 and 29 °C).. Add substrate to the tank if you'd like to recreate their natural habitat.
How to Care for Shubunkin Goldfish
Get a tank that's at least 20 gallons (76 L).. Provide a good filtration and aeration system.. Add a gravel substrate to your tank.
How to Clean a Bore Snake
Soak your snake in soapy water.. Scrub, brush, and rinse the snake.. Force out the excess water.
How to Treat Aspergillosis in Dogs
Look for common nasal aspergillosis symptoms.. Look for common signs of disseminated aspergillosis symptoms.. Get the dog diagnosed as soon as possible.
How to Adopt an Old Cat
Take note of who lives in your home.. Plan for potential health issues.. Get the supplies you need.
How to Choose Toys for Your Ferret
Get your ferret a variety of balls.. Buy small cat and dog toys.. Give your ferret cylindrical toys.
How to Build an Indoor Rabbit Cage
Purchase 2 boxes of wire storage cubes.. Lay out 9 wire panels for each side wall of the cage.. Put down 6 wire panels to create the front and back walls of the cage.
How to Feed a Salamander
Feed land-dwelling salamanders bugs.. Feed aquatic salamanders water organisms.. Choose appropriately-sized food.
How to Prevent Your Pet's Water from Freezing
Get a heated water bowl for an easy solution.. Run a small heater or heat lamp near the bowl for small pets.. Make a heated table for the bowl using a cinder block and a lightbulb in a coop.
How to Add New Chickens to a Flock
Add at least 2 new chickens of the same breed at a time.. Extend the coop and run so there's enough room for all the chickens.. Quarantine new chickens in a separate coop for 30 days to check for illnesses.
How to Choose Between Dry or Canned Dog Food
Choose dry dog food if you are on a budget.. Go for dry food if you are away from home often.. Pick dry food for its potential health benefits.
How to Train Parrots to Make Less Noise
Clicker train your parrot.. Reward good behavior.. Avoid punishment with yelling or making loud noises.
How to Get Your Horse to Trust and Respect You
Rub all over your horse's body.. Groom your horse.. Use other techniques to touch your horse, such as massage.
How to Make a Doll House Into a Hamster Cage
Measure your doll house to ensure it's large enough for a hamster.. Check the stability of the stairs, floors, and overall structure.. Remove all accessories to give the doll house a deep clean.
How to Feed a Starving Horse
Provide good quality alfalfa or alfalfa-mix hay for your horse.. Allow your horse to graze for 2-3 hours, if you're turning it out.. Provide your horse with a mineral block placed near its water.
How to Potty Train Small Dogs
Start potty training as soon as you can.. Choose a designated place to toilet.. Make potty breaks part of the daily schedule.
How to Take Care of a Caterpillar Until It Turns Into a Butterfly or Moth
Find out which caterpillars are native to your region.. Determine which kind of caterpillar you're looking for.. Research the plants in your yard or area.
How to Bathe Your Frog
Choose a bowl that allows your frog to submerge in the water you'll add.. Add unchlorinated water to the bowl.. Empty, clean, and refill the bowl every day.
How to Take a Dog's Blood Pressure
Choose a measurement location.. Check the size of the cuff.. Attach the cuff.
How to Quarantine Freshwater Fish
Equip your tank.. Fill the tank with water.. Add the extras to the tank.
How to Train Dogs to Leave Chickens Alone
Teach your dog the "sit" and "stay" commands so it doesn't chase your chickens.. Use "leave it" when your dog is interested in something it shouldn't be.. Teach your dog "settle down" when it needs to stay calm.
How to Hide a Cat Litter Box
Pick a private space for the litter box.. Give your cat easy access to the box.. Install kitty doors to give your cat litter box access.
How to Diagnose Eyelid Conditions in Cats
Bring your cat to a spot by a window or in a well lit room.. Have an assistant sit on a chair with your cat on her lap.. Stand or kneel facing the cat, with your eyes level with her eyes.
How to Diagnose Broken Bones in Dogs
Consider recent events.. Watch for limping.. Check for other signs of pain.
How to Treat Tapeworms in Ferrets
Check your ferrets for fleas.. Recognize the clinical signs of tapeworm.. Take your ferret to your veterinarian.
How to Buy a Dog Crate
Look for a cage based on safety and sufficient size.. Don't use a crate that's too big.. Use a crate divider to adjust a crate's size.
How to Stop Your Dog from Running Out of the Backyard
Determine if your dog escapes due to fear.. See if your dog is looking for a mate.. Look for signs of separation anxiety.
How to Care for a Young Rat
Provide a well-balanced pellet food once the rat is 2 weeks old.. Offer a variety of healthy vegetarian supplements.. Feed your rat twice a day.
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Playing Fetch With You
Begin with basic training. Teach the dog to drop it. React to begging by starting a different form of play.
How to Treat a Poisoned Cat
Recognize the symptoms of poisoning.. Get your cat to a well-ventilated area.. Call a veterinarian immediately.
How to Accessorize a Hamster's Cage
Choose a fun food bowl.. String up a hammock.. Place a plastic wheel in the cage.
How to Pull a Blood Feather
Wrap your hand in a towel and hold your bird with its back to your palm.. Extend your bird's wing or tail to access the blood feather.. Remove blood feathers that are broken and bleeding.
How to Test Your Cat's Intelligence
Hide your cat's favorite toy.. Move a mechanical mouse under a piece of furniture.. Place an unopened container of food near your cat's food bowl.
How to Choose a Cat-Friendly Vacation Destination
Pick the type of vacation you want.. Assess how far your cat can travel.. Search for cat-friendly accommodations.
How to Connect With an Animal
Learn animal body language.. Introduce new animals slowly.. Learn everything you can about the animal.
How to Keep Pets Safe from Cane Toads
Store your pet's food and water indoors.. Watch your pet while it plays outside.. Keep your pets indoors at night and after rain.
How to Treat Bumblefoot in Chickens
Fill the sink with warm water and Epsom salt.. Wrap your chicken in a towel and soak its feet in the bath.. Cut out the scab with a scalpel, if necessary.
How to Prevent Parasites in Horses
Develop a deworming program with your vet.. Use caution when deworming foals.. Treat and quarantine all new horses.
How to Treat Dental Problems in Rabbits
Look for clinical signs of dental problems.. Read about common dental problems in rabbits.. Learn the risks of not treating your rabbit's dental issues.
How to Keep Kittens Warm Outside in Winter
Put out housing if the temperature drops below 45 °F (7 °C).. Buy a pre-made cat shelter for a simple option.. Build a house out of an 18 US gal (68 L) container for a cheaper option.
How to Identify a Savannah Cat
Observe the ears.. Pay attention to the eyes.. Look for spots.
How to Attract Purple Martins
Stay within 120 feet (36.6 m) of your living space.. Pick an open area.. Put the housing at least 40 feet (12.2 m) away from any trees.
How to Make a 5 Gallon Aquarium Interesting
Choose smaller decorations.. Consider natural decorations instead factory-made ones.. Match the decorations to your fishes' behavior.
How to Lower the pH of Cat Urine
Feed your cat several small meals during the day.. Give your cat wet food instead of kibble.. Dampen your cat's kibble if they're resistant to eating canned food.
How to Uncast a Horse
Find someone to help you.. Talk to your horse before you approach it.. Position yourself and your helper behind the horse's back.
How to Use the Aqueon Water Changer
Measure the distance between your tank and your sink.. Attach the faucet valve to the hose.. Attach the other end of the hose to the siphon tube.
How to Wrap Polos
Bend over, don't kneel.. Wrap the leg in the right place.. Wrap to the back.
How to Walk a Rabbit
Start with a proper harness.. Fit the harness on your rabbit.. Give your bunny time to adjust.
How to Tell if Your Dog Has Fleas
Watch your dog for excessive scratching or chewing.. Examine your dog's skin for tiny, red, raised bumps.. Check your dog's fur to spot adult fleas.
How to Choose Exercise That Strengthens Senior Dogs
Talk to your veterinarian.. Work with a veterinary physiotherapist.. Consult a trainer.
How to Measure Clothing for Your Cat
Measure a calm cat.. Measure your cat's length.. Measure your cat's width.
How to Tame a Feral Kitten
Avoid touching the kitten with bare hands.. Place a bowl of food in the back of a cat trap with a trail to the front gate.. Trap the kitten in a carrier bag using the cat trap.
How to Create a White's Tree Frog Habitat
Buy an aquarium that measures at least 30 by 12 by 18 inches (76 × 30 × 46 cm).. Set a water bowl in the bottom of the aquarium.. Line the bottom of the aquarium with 2 to 5 inches (5.1 to 12.7 cm) of substrate.
How to Fix Clinginess in Cats
Give your cat short bursts of attention.. Reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior.. Leave and enter your home calmly.
How to Transport Fish
Plan for transporting your fish.. Change the water for a few days before moving.. Avoid feeding your fish for one to two days before moving.
How to Prepare Your Cat for Surgery
Know when to withhold food from your cat.. Do not feed your cat past 10 PM the night before the surgery.. Consider other cats you may have in your household.
How to Get Your Cat Spayed
Spay kittens as early as 8 weeks.. Take a cat in heat for a spay surgery.. Consider spaying your older cat.
How to Tell if Your Rabbit Has Weepy Eye
Clean your rabbit's eye gently.. Inspect your rabbit's face for any injuries.. Monitor your rabbit's behavior closely.
How to Help Homeless Animals
Set up a regular payment to a shelter/rescue group.. Ask for birthday donations.. Set up a workplace giving program.
How to Rule Out Medical Causes of Bad Behavior in Aging Dogs
Determine if your dog is in pain.. Detect vision loss.. Recognize signs of hearing loss.
How to Check the Weight of Newborn Puppies
Wait until the mother will allow you to touch the puppy.. Find an appropriate scale.. Find a way to tell apart the puppies.
How to Care for a Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar
Find a large jar or flower pot.. Create a breathable lid.. Put a 2-3 inch layer of dirt into your jar or pot.
How to Identify an Exotic Shorthair Cat
Look for a short, plush coat.. Accept any fur coloring.. Look at the cat's eyes.
How to Keep a Cat from Running out the Door
Use an alternate entrance and exit.. Don't give your cat any attention at the door.. Lock your cat door.
How to Treat a Cat with Blood in Its Stool
Talk to your veterinarian ASAP.. Collect a stool sample.. Give any medications as directed.
How to Stop Kittens from Crying
Learn about kitten development.. Identify the causes of kittens crying.. Recognize that kittens meow and cry.
How to Train a Horse to Shake a Hoof
Use a driving whip or a riding crop.. Drape the lead over one side of your horse.. Tap below his knee with the whip for two to three seconds.
How to Make a Grass Pot for Cats
Fill a pot with planting soil until it's 2 inches (5.1 cm) from the rim.. Scatter seeds in the pot and cover them with a thin layer of topsoil.. Mist the soil until it's moist.
How to Care for African Clawed or Dwarf Frogs
Remember to keep these frogs separate.. Obtain a tank the right size.. Choose a substrate or bare-bottom habitat.
How to Spot the Signs of Cat Abuse
Look for signs of cat hoarding.. Pay attention to cats that do not have their basic needs met.. Spot poor skin, coat, and paw condition.
How to Deter Possums from Your Garden
Know what to protect.. Protect individual fruits and vegetables.. Enclose garden beds.
How to Choose a Hideaway for Your Hamster
Buy a plastic hideaway if you want to spend less money.. Get a wood hideaway if you want to limit your hamster's exposure to chemicals.. Choose a modular hideaway if you want to build a complete playground.
How to Care for a Skink
Get the right size tank for your skink.. Fill the tank with substrate.. Keep the tank at the right temperature.
How to Look After Pets During Fireworks
Know when and where fireworks will be happening.. Expose your pet to loud noises and firework sounds gradually.. Turn the lights on and try to insulate the house as best you can.
How to Decide if a Ferret Is the Right Pet for You
Think about the time commitment of ferret-proofing your home.. See if you have enough time to play with a ferret.. Remember that ferrets require training.
How to Give Your Hermit Crab a Bath
Find the right container.. Create a salt water mixture.. Fill the container to the correct level.
How to Treat Burns on a Cat
Unplug or extinguish the source of the burn.. Wrap your cat in a towel.. Wrap a cool compress in a clean wet towel.
How to Entertain Your Rabbit
Provide space to run around.. Give rabbits places to dig.. Give your rabbit places to hide.
How to Deworm a Ferret
Visit the vet if you think your ferret has worms.. Give an oral or injectable medication for other forms of worms.. Understand the risks of heartworm.
How to Control Lace Bugs in Your Flower Garden
Rinse plants that have a minor infestation.. Spray insecticides onto the bottom of leaves.. Apply horticultural oil in the fall to kill eggs.
How to Treat Tapeworm in Cats
Understand what tapeworms are.. Look for white, rice-like objects in the cat's fur.. Bring a sample to the vet for testing.
How to Keep Cats Off Cars
Use a cat repellent spray.. Sprinkle cat-repelling powder on your car.. Use dry herbs to repel the cat.
How to Save a Choking Cat
Look for signs of choking.. Be aware of signs that mimic choking.. Assess whether it is likely that the cat is actually choking.
How to Breed Peacock Gudgeons
Add 3 in (7.6 cm) of dark substrate to a 5 US gal (19 L) covered tank.. Plant 3-4 live Java ferns in the substrate.. Place an airstone in the fry tank.
How to Prevent Fly Strike in Rabbits
Check for fly strike regularly.. Look for fly eggs or maggots.. Remove eggs or maggots.
How to Diagnose Canine Allergies
Look for symptoms of an allergy.. Suspect allergies especially in young dogs.. Look for possible allergens that your dog has been repeatedly exposed to.
How to Plan and Prepare for Your New Cat
Look for strangle hazards.. Check for other physical hazards.. Hide the chemicals.
How to Keep a Pet Rat Clean
Fill the sink with an inch of warm water.. Place your rat inside the water and allow them to get comfortable.. Pour water over your rat's body and fur.
How to Keep Cat Litter from Tracking
Get the biggest litter box you can find.. Look for a litter box with a tracker trap.. Place your cat's litter box inside of another litter box.
How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat
Give your pet regular check-ups.. Get your cat comfortable with its carrier.. Take your cat for car trips.
How to Keep a Wild Caught Toad As a Pet
Keep your toad in a 15 US gal (57 L) aquarium tank.. Add a substrate material such as eco earth or moss to the tank.. Give your toad a dish of non-chlorinated water to sit in.
How to Catch a Gerbil on the Loose
Contain the gerbil in 1 room.. Ask someone to help you.. Check a wide variety of places.
How to Tell if a Goldfish Is Pregnant
Find out if your fish is female.. Consider the time of year.. Check your water temperature.
How to Spot and Treat Ovarian Cysts in Gerbils
Observe your gerbil's body shape.. Look for fast growth.. Watch your gerbil's activity level.
How to Find Compatible Tank Mates for Guppies
Research the space requirements of each tank mate to avoid overcrowding.. Choose animals that thrive in 75 to 85 °F (24 to 29 °C) water.. Select a creature that lives in freshwater.
How to Pet a Rabbit
Let the rabbit know that you're coming.. Stay low to the ground as you approach your rabbit.. Sit down and let the rabbit come to you.
How to Take Care of Molly Fry
Find a large enough tank.. Set up filtration.. Add plants to your tank.
How to Identify a Mouse Spider
Look for thick and stocky legs.. Check to see if they are 20 to 35mm (.8 to 1.4 inches) long.. Watch for a dark blue, black, or dark brown body.
How to Determine if You Should Euthanize Your Dog
Assess your dog's bodily condition.. Consider your dog's happiness and quality of life.. Consider your dog's ability to eat and drink.
How to Keep Japanese Weather Loaches
Purchase a tank with 40 US gal (150 L) of space and a 4 ft (1.2 m) length.. Create a bottom substrate with small-grained sand or gravel.. Decorate the tank with plants, rocks, and shelters.
How to Reprimand a Pet
Make your pet's good behavior desirable.. Make your pet's bad behavior undesirable.. Learn why your pet is demonstrating bad behavior.
How to Identify a Cobweb Spider
Look for long legs.. Check for rounded abdomens.. Look for a spider small to medium in size.
How to Gain the Trust of a Stray Dog
Project calm.. Do not corner them.. Avoid potential signs of aggression.
How to Choose a Shiba Inu Puppy
Consider the breed's hunting instinct.. Be aware that training can be a challenge.. Know that this is an independent breed.
How to Set Up a Natural Environment for Pet Snails
Pick a glass or plastic tank to house your snails in.. Add a 8 cm (3.1 in) deep layer of pesticide-free substrate.. Cover the tank with a ventilated lid.
How to Prevent Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Place marijuana out of reach.. Keep marijuana foods away from your pets.. Place marijuana paraphernalia out of reach.