Archive Category: 'Pets'

• How To Clean Cat Spray: Recipes & Tips: f you’ve ever had a tomcat stroll by and spray around your basement window or front door, you know what a stink that is! Cat spray is pretty potent stuff and the smell is not something that dissipates easily. The quicker you clean it up, the better chance you have of avoiding a repeat performance (the [...]
• How To Brush A Dog’s Teeth: Today’s feature is from PuppyBuzz with directions for How To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth: Brushing your dog’s teeth should start as soon as possible so that both you and your dog get accustomed to the practice. Your first task is to show puppy he can trust you with putting weird stuff in his mouth. He’s not going [...]
• How To Clean A Cat Litter Box: Here are a list of steps to thoroughly clean the kitty litter box and keep things sanitized. I’ve also included several links at the bottom pointing to some neat ideas to hide the box in some manner. How To Clean A Litter Box Wear rubber gloves used just for cleaning the cat litter. Dump all the used litter into [...]
• How To Make A Dog (Or Cat) Pet Bed: Today’s feature is from Pretty Little Things with Doggie (or Kitty) Bed Tutorial: I like to use the towels cuz they’re snuggly and you can find some really great coordinating prints for cheap at the discount stores. I also like them because they are machine washable. You can just stuff the whole darn thing in the [...]
• Crochet Snuggle Tubbie Pattern: Keeping with the cat theme, today’s feature is from SnugglesProject with their free pattern for a Crochet Snuggle Tubbie: This is brand new style of Snuggle meant to give a little curl-up place for frightened shelter animals. The psychological effects of this design is a great comfort in feeling safe. Even pets who are safe in [...]
• Easy Pet Brush Cleanup: Here’s a neat trick for easily removing hair from a pet brush: Instead of throwing out nylon stockings that have a run or two in them, cut them into strips that will cover the head of your pet’s brush. Carefully place the nylon strip over the pins and pull down until the pin heads poke through. Brush [...]
• Homemade Cat Toys – Free Crochet Pattern: Today’s feature is from Full of Fluff with a free crochet pattern: Happy Cat Candy I had been thinking about making toys for a while now and had been doing some research on the way the cats see and interact with the world. Cats do not see colors the same as people. Contrast and pattern are [...]
• How To Make A Guinea Pig Cage: Today’s feature is from Your Life! Magazine with instructions for Making Your Own Guinea Pig (Cavy) Cages: While searching for cages, I found listings on EBay for C&C cages. I was curious and began looking closer at this kind of housing. A C&C cage is a do-it-yourself cage. When the concept of writing about [...]
• DIY Homemade Dog Rope Toy: Two different sites for today’s feature tip, first from HGTV with instructions for Homemade Fleece Rope Dog Toys: Weave a sturdy rope toy that’s comfortable for you to tug and perfect for your dog to sink his or her teeth into. This rope is especially soft for dogs with new or sensitive teeth, but can be [...]
• DIY Cool Ice Treat For Dogs: There are dog ice treat kits to buy (see picks along bottom) but you can easily do-it-yourself with an ice cream pail, some water, and dog toys. Here’s how… Fill an ice cream pail 1/3 full with water and place a couple dog toys in it. Freeze. Fill with more water until 2/3 full, add a [...]
• How To Toilet Train A Cat: Today’s feature is from Karawynn Long with the instructions for How to Toilet-Train Your Cat: The central idea is that the transition from litter box to toilet be accomplished in a series of stages. You make a small change and then give your cat time to adjust before you make another small change. If at any time [...]
• Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipe (Crockpot): If you plan on serving your dog a regular homemade diet, check with your veterinarian first. Dogs have their own nutritional needs that should be met to ensure a healthy pet. Homemade Dog Food Recipe Slowcooker Ingredients: 1 fryer chicken (cut up) 1 package chicken organs (hearts, livers) 1 cup barley 2 medium potatoes – cubed 4 carrots – chopped 2 stalks celery [...]
• Grow Your Own Catnip: Although approximately 1/3 of cats couldn’t care less about catnip, the rest flip for it. And drool. And race around! Why do cats love it so much? Catnip (or catmint) produces Nepetalactone oil and that acts something like an aphrodisiac for cats. Is it harmful to them? Experts say no, there are no short term or [...]
• How To Make An Outdoor Cat An Indoor Cat: Today’s feature tip is from the San Diego Natural History Museum with their tip How to Make Your Outdoor Cat a Happy Indoor Cat Although it takes patience, an outdoor cat can be turned into a perfectly content indoor pet. The key is to make the conversion gradually and provide lots of attention and stimulation while [...]
• How To Crate Train Your Dog: Today’s feature tip is from PuppyBuzz with Instructions For Puppy Crate Training: If you won’t be home full time with your puppy, crate training is necessary. Puppies love to roam around, investigate things and chew – chew – chew! As puppy gets older, he’ll also find ways to get into the garbage. This can be a [...]
• DIY Make Your Own Designer Dog Leash: Today’s feature tip is from Anna Maria Horner’s blog with her instructions for How To Make A Dog Leash: As promised I have finished up one doggie-inspired project and I am offering it here for you to try. It is really simple, pretty quick and I’ve got a few photos to walk you through it. Then [...]
• How To Train A Dog To Potty In One Spot: Choosing one area in the yard for your dog to use for potty breaks helps keep the rest of the yard nice and green, clean for kiddos to run and play in and your garden area urine free. Here are a few tips to potty train dogs in one area: First choose the area to best serve [...]
• How To Build A Cat Tree: Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Pandecats with information on How To Build A Cat Tree: Multi-tiered, carpeted cat trees are often priced at between $100 and $200 dollars… but you can make your own five foot tall cat tree for a fraction of the price if you are even the tiniest bit handy with tools. I designed and [...]
• Did You Know: Cats, Pregnant Women & Toxoplasmosis: An unborn child can be infected with the toxoplasmosis parasite if a pregnant women is in contact with a cat carrying the parasite. The disease may be most severe when the fetus is infected during the second to sixth month of a pregnancy. Infection in the unborn child early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor [...]
• Homemade Dog Treat Recipe: In our family the chicken livers do not get eaten. Here’s a recipe to use those up, just freeze them until you have enough (chicken livers are quite cheap to buy if you want to splurge on your pup). Chicken Liver Treats: Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup chicken livers 2 cups oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1 TBS parsley Directions: Boil or [...]
• Cat & Dog Hair Cleanup Tips: When the lint roller just can’t get the job done while trying to remove pet hair from upholstery and carpets, here are a few tips to try (most will work well for detailing your vehicle as well): Pet Hair Cleanup Tips Wrap clear packing tape (or wide masking tape, duct tape) loosely around and across your hand [...]
• Rid Your Pet of Skunk Spray Smell: Caution: This recipe cannot be sealed or stored in a container or spray bottle as it can explode. Mix in an open, plastic pail and use immediately. Wear latex gloves when applying. Krebaum’s Formula to De-Skunk Pets Items Needed: 1 quart of fresh (not old or out-dated) 3% hydrogen peroxide (from a pharmacy) – store bought is only [...]
• Prevent Dog Bad Breath: Tip: We have a very sweet, very gentle natured dog that is quite the lady. However, her breath can get a bit overpowering . Here are some tips to keep the bad breath blues at bay: If your dog has the bad breath blues, try adding fresh parsley to his food each day. Your dog needs his [...]
• How to Clean Cat Urine: Trying to clean stains and the smell from cats urinating on carpets is tricky business. But removing carpets, padding and floor boards is not an easy or practical thing to do for many. Here are a few tips to try removing the urine smells and cleaning the carpet. Warning: Any treatment to carpets could discolor or [...]
• Bandana Doggy Deodorizer: How To: Materials: 1/2 cup baking soda 2 cups water 1 bandana sized to fit dog Directions: Fill a largish bowl with two cups of water, then stir in baking soda until dissolved. Place bandana in the water and thoroughly soak. Dry the bandana in the sun (pull it out to its full square shape). Try doing a few at once to save yourself some [...]