Pets & Animals: Page 12

Some bleeding is to be expected from any procedure when even the most skilled veterinary surgeon performs an operation. Hemostasis is the physiological process of stopping the loss of blood, and a skill required of any veterinarian, from the most fundamental of procedures to advanced. This video animal surgery tutorial shows some basic hemostatic techniques for use in veterinary surgery.

This surgical how-to video shows several different basic techniques for veterinary suturing stitches. Various tools, such as forceps, grips, hand positions, and stitches are demonstrated. Learn how to comfortably and efficiently execute good suturing in veterinary procedures by watching this video animal surgery tutorial.

Dogs can choke or find themselves in emergency situations and require urgent medical assistance. While a veterinary aid is still mandatory, these CPR and first aid measures can be life-saving in a crucial moment. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to save a pet dog's, or cat's, life by CPR and first aid medical techniques.

Aquarium filters can be expensive to replace, but are important for the health and happiness of your aquatic friends. This video tutorial shows you how to keep your pet fish in good condition by making a replacement aquarium filter out of a soda bottle and a few other household supplies.

Litter box train your cat with tips from this how-to video. Make sure your cat finds his litter box appealing, or else your kitty may avoid it. The litter box may be opened or covered.

How do you keep your furniture scratch resistant when you have pet cats at home? Watch this instructional video to learn how to save your couch and your cat's toes with Soft Paws.

Robert Whitacre is a professional artificial inseminator (AI) of cattle. This video shows how to artificially inseminate cows as part of an advanced breeding program for promoting favored genes in cattle livestock.

Teaching a dog a new trick can be simple with practice, patience, and proper procedure. Learn how to teach a dog the which one trick, in which the dog paws at the hand holding the treat, by watching and following the step by step directions in this video tutorial.

Dr. Allen Bridges details methods for detection of estrus in beef cattle, part of an efficient breeding program. Poor estrus detection results in poor pregnancy rates. Learn how to maximize pregnancy rates and increase the health of female beef cattle by watching this video tutorial.

Dr. Allen Bridges shows how to incorporate the use of the CIDR (controlled intra-vaginal drug releasing devices) in a synchronization program for beef cattle. CIDR devices can be used to manage the reproductive cycles of female cows. Learn how to insert and CIDR devices and how to manage the estrus cycles of female cows for farming convenience, by watching this instructional video.

Dr. Keith Johnson show how to use a grazing stick to estimate the amount of usable forage for a grazing animals is available in a pasture. Learn how to determine how much feed for livestock can be found in a field with this simple tool.

Reduce the stress and complications of castration on both farmers and cattle. The Callicrate Bander is a non-surgical and non-chemical way to castrate. This instructional video shows the simple steps for how to castrate livestock with Callicrate Bander, and how to keep the animals healthy and free from tetanus.

A basic hog trap is capable of catching large wild pigs. Animals over 400 lbs have already been caught in this trap and it has proven itself as the trap use for wild pig removal. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to bait and set a trap for wild pigs.

This how to video explains how to feed young pigs in a farrowing. The hogs and its babies need to eat three time a day. Don't forger the water nipple for the pig and the piglets.

Ever wonder what makes pig happy? Watch this how to video as organic farmer Robert shows you how to make a pig happy. It is really very simple, just rub their bellies and tickle their ears.

Start training your pig to do pet tricks. Watch this how to video as our host piggy shows you what he can do. Just as his owner uses treats as a positive reinforcement, you too can teach your hog to sit and do other tricks.

Start training your pig to do pet tricks. Watch this how to video as Miss Piggy learns how to sit. With food as a positive reinforcement you too can teach your hog to sit.

Don't know how to spot a winning cow at a fair? Then watch this how to video as this young boy explains what qualities make up a good cow. Things that you should look out for are height and udder quality.

Check out this how-to video to learn how to dry off a cow. Wear protective gloves to reduce the spread of infection. Apply the penicillin tubes.

Milk a cow in four minutes with tips from this how-to video. For your first step, tie her legs so she wont kick you. Clean her udders before you start milking her.

Why buy a cow, when milking a goat is so easy? This short and sweet video series shows the simple steps of how to milk a goat, covering both the one-handed and two-handed technique. Watch this video tutorial and start milking a goat like a pro in no time.

Who knows how to herd a goat better than the Swiss? Swiss Miss Stini Arn offers tips on how to keep those goats in line. Learn how to herd goats back home from the Alps (or smaller mountains and hills) and through the city with the help of this simple video demonstration.

This how-to video shows how to build a C&C guinea pig cage including how to choose the size, put it together, and set it up.

This video shows how to train a guinea pig to do a circle trick. The same reward method is useful for teaching a guinea pig to do any trick also.

This video tutorial gives tips on how to care for a Persian cat. Persian cats have some special needs as compared to other cats, so learn how to keep a Persian cat happy and healthy.

This video tutorial shows how to train a dog to lay down. "Lie down" is a simple, basic, and useful word command to teach a dog.

Don't let ants bother pets while they eat. This simple trick will keep your pet happy during meals. Learn how to keep ants from eating a pet's food with this helpful pet tutorial video.

This video tutorial shows how to assemble a heated storage rack for snakes. Learn how to provide a comfortable environment for snakes within a snake storage rack.

This all-encompassing tutorial series covers all aspects of hermit crabs, from what they are, to how to house them, feed them, and generally take care of them. Learn everything you need to know to take care of your pet "hermie."

This video gives information on hermit crabs, and how to properly take care of them. Learn the common mistakes people make raising hermit crabs, how to avoid them, and how to build a good home for hermit crab pets.

Check out this video to learn how to train your dog to say "hello." This is an how-to video to give your dog manners.

Check out this video to learn how to teach your dog to yawn. This how-to is wonderful for teaching your dog and new and unusual trick. Every time your dog yawns, ask your dog, "are you sleepy?"

Make your dog put her head down with tips from this how-to video. Start with treats until you don't have to use them anymore to get your dog to put her head down.

Check out this detailed beekeeping video tutorial on how to construct a wooden commercial frame with wax foundation for use in a honey bee hive by beekeepers. Also, learn how to use a plastic frame.

Grass farmer Tom Davenport shows how he moves his cows on Hollin Farms in the Crooked Run Valley near Delaplane, VA.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources does an early summer goose round-up. They capture and leg tag juvenile and adult geese in order to track their longevity and movements. Check out this how to video on goose tagging to learn how to do it yourself!

Check out this demonstration on how to clean your bulldogs eye folds.

This is how to make a DIY aquarium or fish tank background. Some people's methods may differ from these, but this is the easiest, most inexpensive way. You may want to listen to the Incubus song "The Warmth" while you are doing it. (Wait--is that Brandon Boyd?)

This is a video showing the drilling of live rock from a saltwater reef tank. The 1/2" holes are used for mounting pegs made from acrylic rods or other types of pegs or frag plugs. The live coral are attached to the end of the peg and can easily be positioned in the tank. This process also facilitates moving the coral to another location at a later time, they can be removed from the holes somewhat easily. It also prevents coral from falling as once its pegged well, its pretty much going to stay...

This video shows you how to use a sand rake to maintain your aquarium. Pick up fish poop and get rid of algae with a sand rake.