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How to Care for a Dog's Dew Claw

Find the dew claw., Check for a healthy dew claw., Decide whether to declaw., Examine your dog's dew claw., Visit your...

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How to Care for a Dog After Spaying

Arrange for transportation for your dog., Ask a friend to come with you., Write down any questions you may have so that...

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How to Avoid Harming Your Puppy

Keep common household cleaners up and away., Avoid using fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides., Wash new bedding...

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How to Care for a Dog With Stitches

Keep your dog from chewing or licking his stitches., Try not to let the dog scratch the stitches., Make sure the wound...

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How to Calculate Dog Years

Learn your dog's age in actual years., Inspect your dog's teeth., Assess the condition of the teeth., Assess your dog's...

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How to Care for a Dog with a Torn ACL

Keep your dog rested for two weeks., Put up ramps and stair-gates to keep him off his leg., After two weeks, take...

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How to Check the Health of a New Dog

Schedule an initial checkup with your vet., Seek recommendations for a trustworthy veterinarian., Contact potential...

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How to Care for Dogs with Distemper

Recognize the symptoms., Separate your dog from other dogs and animals., Consult your veterinarian., Make sure your dog...

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How to Care for a Dog's Torn Paw Pad

Look for signs of limping, licking, or bleeding., Examine the paw immediately when you see signs of discomfort., Decide...

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How to Care for a Sick Dog

Monitor your dog's daily activity., Seek prompt veterinary attention with certain symptoms., Get advice from your vet...

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How to Care for a Neglected Dog

Attempt to find the owner., Take the dog to a veterinarian., Take steps to protect yourself from rabies., Make sure...

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How to Care for a Sick Puppy

Take note of any abnormal behavior., Keep your puppy indoors., Encourage your pet to lie down., Speak in a calm voice...

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How to Look After Pet Crabs

Fill the tank with about 1/2 to 1 whole centimeter (or more) of sand or coconut substrate., Place the crabs in the tank...

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How to Start a Tank of Sea Monkeys

Choose a good location for your tank., Pour the bottled water until the tank is about three-fourths full of water...

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How to Adopt an Old Cat

Take note of who lives in your home., Plan for potential health issues., Get the supplies you need., Make sure there...

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How to Help Your Cat Age Well

Be on the lookout for signs of illness., Schedule veterinary checkups more often., Provide dental care., Get potential...

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How to Choose Toys for a Senior Cat

Get your cat lower-activity toys., Avoid toys that require excessive jumping or twisting., Pick toys that can encourage...

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How to Care for an Older Cat

Provide plenty of fresh water and make sure there is easy access to it., Assess your cat's needs in the following areas...

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How to Keep Your Mature Cat Healthy

Be sure your cat's fur is healthy and stays that way., Help them take care of their teeth., Be sure that their ears are...

5 steps 3 min Medium

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