Hot Pets & Animals How-Tos
How To: Kill a cockroach humanely
Dealing with a cockroach problem? Maybe you want to get rid them but you don't want to feel guilty about killing them. Kill them the humane way and sleep easy knowing you caused them no harm on your path to a cleaner apartment. This video offers some helpful tips to taking of your cockroach problem the humane way.
How To: Feed your dog multiple pills without fuss
Most dogs will be able to tell the difference between a pill and, let's say… a piece of cheese. They aren't as stupid as you think. One is for eating and one is for spitting out. Well, this is a short video tutorial to teach you how to feed your dog multiple pills without fuss.
How To: Hand feed a bird
This video is for those of you that find yourself in the position that requires hand feeding an un-weaned baby bird. Hope this helps.
How To: Trap an entire colony of cats
In this how to video Alley Cat Allies demonstrates how to trap an entire colony of cats. This video walks you through all the steps involved in planning, organizing, and implementing a full scale, entire colony trapping. It is important to trap all the cats in a colony at (or around) the same time to lower the amount of time and resources devoted to that particular colony. This video includes information on the equipment you will need, tricks of the trade for hard to trap cats, and advice to ...
How To: Handle and restrain a ferret for injections
This Animal Welfare Foundation two-part video tutorial is from expert veterinary staff demonstrating the correct procedures for handling small mammals for clinical examination and medication. Its aim is to show that the primary consideration should be for the the welfare of the animal. This video guide will show you practical animal handling for a ferret.
How To: Handle and restrain a rat for injections
This Animal Welfare Foundation two-part video tutorial is from expert veterinary staff demonstrating the correct procedures for handling small mammals for clinical examination and medication. Its aim is to show that the primary consideration should be for the the welfare of the animal. This video guide will show you practical animal handling for a rat.
How To: Dry and groom a bichon frise dog
This video pet grooming tutorial series shows the steps for drying and brushing out the coat of a bichon frise dog. This breed of dog has a particularly fluffy coat which might seem unruly and hard to groom. Regular washings and trimmings keep the fur looking fresh and clean. Watch these instructional videos and learn how to keep a bichon frise dog looking beautiful.
How To: Make a cheap aquarium filter
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.
How To: Identify a mustang horse
This video is a tutorial on how to identify a mustang horse breed. The instructor begins by saying that it is not easy to identify a mustang horse because of the cross breeding characteristics of mustangs. The mustang shown in the video is larger then an average mustang. The instructor shows the mustangs white brand and all the different meanings along with age tagged along with the horse. The mustang is known for having feet that are larger then most other horse species. The most important s...
How To: Trap fleas by creating a homemade flea trap
Using a dish, measuring cups, liquid dish soap, a towel, a lamp, and a spoon, you can get rid of fleas in your home with barely any effort. A well placed flea trap can be the answer to all of those annoying fleas your pet may be bringing inside.
How To: Clean your fish tank for happy and healthy fish
In order to clean your fish tank, you will need the following: a bucket, water conditioner, aquarium salt, a clean filter, a suction tube, and clean fresh water.
How To: Remove hair from a dog's ear
Fur can build up and mat on the inside of a dog's ear. Cutting it doesn't completely remove the problem, and pulling it out can hurt a dog's ear. A veteran pet groomer demonstrates one way of pulling ear hair from inside the ear of a toy poodle. Watch this video pet grooming tutorial and learn how to remove hair from a dog's ear.
How To: Deal with an aggressive caged dog with Cesar Millan
Watch this episode of the Dog Whisperer podcast to learn how to dominate an aggressive caged dog.
How To: Spot the queen bee in the beehive and split the hive
If you're getting started in the beekeeping business, or as a hobby, the first thing that you will want to know is how to spot the queen bee of the hive. And also, a technique called "Splitting the Hive" so you can begin an entirely new hive out of the one you already have. In this video you will get a full tutorial on how to do all these things to get you started with beekeeping!
How To: Determine the gender of birds with copper wire, string and a wine cork
If you have some pet birds, but are unbeknownst of their gender, this farmland trick will help you determine if they're male or female birds. Use this technique for any kind of birds… parrots, pigeons, doves, chickens… any bird! You just need some copper wire, some string and a wine cork. See how it's done!
How To: Introduce a pet rat to water
This instructional pet video shows a good way to introduce your pet rats to water. However, it's important to understand that some pet rats will just not like water. Your success will vary depending on your individual critter(s). Watch this tutorial video to learn the best methods of approach.
How To: Acquaint your dog with your crutches
Acquaint your dog with your crutches. This is good for getting your dog used to equipment. Use your clicker, of course.
How To: Make a reptile incubator
Make a reptile incubator with tips from this video.
How To: Find Your Lost Cat
When your cat goes missing, chances are it's just chilling in a cozy spot under the couch, or maybe even hiding from you. So it's okay to not freak out just yet. Cats love to hide as if they're spiders, and even their hiding spots are similar. You can find them in corners, on the refrigerator, and according to my roommate, even the dryer hose is fair game.
How To: Train Your Cat to Do Her Business Outside
Tired of cleaning up after your cat after she goes to the litter box? Why not take that litter box outside? In this video, you'll be shown how to train your cat to go outside. The only thing you have to do is slowly move the location of her litter box until it's outside!
How To: Train your dog to pay attention to you in distracting environments
Dogs can be very susceptible to distractions, but you can train your dog to focus only on you no matter what else is going on around him. This tutorial shows you how to use clicker training to train a dog to focus on you.
How To: Make money-saving standing reptile plants
Reptiles come from a variety of biomes, but certain reptiles, like snakes and lizards, do prefer a wet, tropical environment with lots of tree and bush cover. Because they feel more at home in this kind of environment, you must try to simulate their preferred surroundings when you take one home as a pet.
How To: Give your cat a shot of medicine, safely
Cats are notoriously bad at taking medicine, especially if it comes in the form of a needle. In this clip, Dr. Lauren will teach you how to give your furry friend an injection for things like diabetes and other illnesses. So, follow along to avoid the scratches and do it the easy way!
How To: Control dog fleas with home remedies
This video illustrate us how to control dog fleas with home remedies. Here are the following steps.Step 1: First of all take some water and wash the dog with it.Step 2: Now take markotic powder and spread it on the dogs fur. If the fur hair is long then comb in the opposite direction for the powder to settle down. Leave it for some time.Step 3: You will find all the fleas on the surface of the fur.Step 4: Now dip a towel in water containing alum and sponge the dog with this towel .All the fle...
How To: Give a massage to your pet dog
Do you enjoy a nice massage? So do animals. This DoggieDeeva video demonstrates how to do a canine massage.
How To: Get rid of fleas the natural way
To get rid of fleas start by giving your pet a bath every other week. Another good thing to do every other week is to wash all your pet's bedding in hot water. Vacuum all of your carpets once a week to get rid of any flea eggs, baby fleas, and adult fleas that are in the carpet. Flea collars are a problem because they leave a residue on your pets. When you pet your pet you get that residue on your hands and if you put your hands in your mouth you will ingest those chemicals. Natural methods a...
How To: Detect and treat ticks on dogs
Ticks on dogs not only cause discomfort to your dog, but may also cause diseases to dogs as well as humans. Ticks appear as tiny, dark insect or a fat skin-colored bump and may be found on their legs and especially on the pads of the feet. If ticks are found, put on latex gloves and use tick spray to get the tick to back out of the skin and grab it with tweezers. Apply disinfectant to your pet's skin afterwards and your dog will soon be healthy and tick-free once again.
How To: Recognize hip dysplasia in dogs
Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to recognize hip dysplasia in dogs. Learn about Hip Dysplasia in dogs. Dr. Anthony Cambridge, who is board certified in veterinary surgery, talks about what Hip Dysplasia is and how to recognize if you dog has this problem.
How To: Teach a bearded dragon to drink from a water dish
Finally, a way to teach a bearded dragon how to drink from a water dish on their own so. While acclimating to a new habitat, a bearded dragon might not understand how to utilize the water supply. Watch this video pet training tutorial and learn how to teach a bearded dragon to drink from a water dish.
How To: Hatch and care for quail chicks from the egg and up
Quail eggs require special care and a comfortable habitat. This video tutorial shows how to care for hatching quail eggs. Learn how to nest and hatch quails, or any pet bird, and what procedures to follow to ensure the chicks will live.
How To: Give your cat liquid medications
This video will show you how to give your cat liquid medication. We will also show you the 2-person and 1-person procedure for getting the best results. The most important thing to remember is to use a slick surface, so the cat cannot move as well. Give your cat liquid medications.
How To: DIY Cat Toys You Can Find at Home
Cat toys can be unnecessarily expensive. Using items you already own, you can provide your cat with new and fun ways to play. Look around, you may have dozens of potential cat toys that will occupy your cat for days to come!
How To: Take care of a sugar glider pet
As with all cute and cuddly creatures that you take home as a pet, the actual work part of the equation doesn't sink in until you find your first poop droppings and pee stains on the carpet.
How To: Trim the hooves on your pet potbelly pig at home
In this tutorial, learn how to trim the hooves of a pet pig so that they can walk more comfortably. Normally, you may need an aneasthetic to help your pig relax, as this process can be quite scary for them. This clipping should not hurt your pig and will makes things much better for your oinking pal.
How To: Take good care of multiple cats in one household
In this tutorial, pet expert Marc Morrone will tell you all about how to take care of more than one cat at once and help them get along with each other. In this clip, Marc will walk you through all the stages of cat care and offer advice on how to introduce a new kitten into your home and to your already existing cats. If you think like a cat, you will be able to better raise your cats, so check out this clip for tips on how to do so.
How To: Protect your dog during flea season
We often complain that people bug us, but when dogs complain (by excessive scratching and general agitation) about bugging, they're talking about the real thing.
How To: Milk a Guernsey cow with a milk machine
There's nothing like milking a dairy cow straight from the teat. Of course, before milking you'll need to sanitize the teat with a sterile solution and paper towel. This video tutorial demonstrates the proper methods of milking cows using a standard milk machine pulsator for professional results.
How To: Sack out and desensitize a horse
In this video tutorial from thinklikeahorse you will learn how to Sack out and desensitize a horse. It is about removing fear from the horse and not creating fear. By this the horse learns not to react instinctively to its fear. This also enables you to read your horse. You first got to look for things that create different kinds of noises that you can use to sack out your horse. The video demonstrates various kinds of tools made out of waste cloth, plastic bags tied to sticks, rope, whip etc...
How To: Apply early neurological stimulation to your puppy
Dogmantics dog trainer Emily Larlham shows us some exercises that should be repeated once a day in the first sixteen days of your dogs life to create a super puppy!
How To: Teach your dog to "come"
Get some tips and tricks to helping your dog become a well-obedient and well-trained dog. Watch this video tutorial to see how to teach your dog to "come".