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Pets make wonderful companions. Learn how to take care of pets, read about common pet behavior issues and injuries and pick up general pet care tips.

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When dogs get sick, owners might feel helpless and worried. But there are a lot of ways you can help you canine companion recover, as you'll discover in this article.

By Shanna Freeman & Dr. William Fortney

Dogs not only make great pets, they can be trained to protect your home and family. Learn about how to train your dog to be a guard dog in this article.

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If your pet keeps scratching and nipping at its fur, chances are it's time for you to learn how to remove ticks from pets. Read this article to learn how to remove ticks from pets.

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You have nobody at home who can take care of your pet dog and you're wondering how to sell it. In this article you will find out how to sell your pet.

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If you'd like a pet snake you'll have to learn how to set up a snake tank. Learn about how to set up a snake tank in this article.

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You're going to a farm for a week and would like to learn how to milk a cow before you leave. This article will tell you how to milk a cow.

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You'll need the right food, tank, and other supplies to care of a turtle. Learn about how to take care of a turtle in this article.

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Would you like to know how to teach your dog to stay when commanded? Learn about how to teach your dog to stay in this article.

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The signs of a dog's age can sometimes be obvious but other times subtle. Here are four things to look out for.

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Knowing how to make a dog throw up may help you save your dog's life. But how do you do it safely?

By Cherise Threewitt

You'd to learn how to give your cat CPR in case of an emergency. Read here how to give your cat CPR.

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You'd like to bring your pets with you on vacation, but you're not sure how to do this. This article offers tips about how to bring pets with you on vacation.

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You need to get rid of mites on snakes, but don't know how to do it. Learn about how to get rid of mites on snakes in this article.

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Although ferrets can be fun and playful pets, owning one means knowing how to clean your ferret. Learn how to clean your ferret in this article.

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As much as we love our cats, we have to admit that they can be terrible travel companions. Luckily, we have 10 essential accessories designed to make kitty more comfortable on your next vacation.

By Stephanie Watson

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Would you like to learn how to know if your pet bird is male or female? Read this article to learn how to know if your bird is male or female.

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If you don't know how to teach your bird to speak, you've come to the right place. This article shows you how to teach your bird to speak.

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If your dog is acting like she†is pregnant and "mothering" inanimate objects but definitely isn't pregnant, she may be having a false pregnancy. Learn about how to tell if your dog is having a false pregnancy from the article below.

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Knowing how to hand feed a bird can help you nurse your sick bird back to health. Learn about how to hand feed a bird in this article.

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If you'd like to keep an amphibian as a pet, you'll have to learn how to set up a tank for amphibians. Learn how to set up a tank for amphibians in this article.

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You're wondering how to choose a name for your new pet. This article will tell you how to choose your pet's name.

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As driving down the open roads gets more and more dangerous, it's time to make sure our furry friends stay just as safe as we do. Using a carrier, car seat or booster seat could save your pet's -- and your -- life.

By Sara Elliott

Cats are adorable, but cleaning up after them? Not so much, especially when it comes to hairballs. Get some hairball prevention tips in this article.

By Shanna Freeman & Dr. H. Ellen Whiteley

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Just like humans, cats have to deal with diminishing faculties like vision and hearing. What causes these senses to fail in cats? Find out how you can help your furry friends when they suffer from vision or hearing loss.

By Shanna Freeman & Dr. H. Ellen Whiteley

What are some ways to patch up your scrappy kitties? Gets some tips for dealing with injuries large and small in this article.

By Shanna Freeman & Dr. H. Ellen Whiteley