Hot Pets & Animals How-Tos
How To: Keep a cat from spraying
Ever wonder why your cat rubs his face on things around your house? We'll tell you why in this segment. We also cover ways to make your cat feel comfortable so he won't feel the need to spray, some measures you can take to prevent your cat from spraying and much more. Keep a cat from spraying.
How To: Make the crate a fun place for a dog
This series of tips will show you how to speed up the crate training process. Learn how to make the crate a fun place for your dog while also using the crate for time-outs and more. Make the crate a fun place for a dog.
How To: Give your dog a pill
Is you dog need to take vitamins or medicine? Sometimes it can be a real hassle to get the animal to swallow a pill. This clip will show you the proper way to give your dog a pill.
How To: Make a self sustained fish tank from a condom
Forget about a goldfish bowl. This video will show you how to create an ecosystem inside a condom! Tip: Keep in bowl in case your rubber pops and build where it is ok if you spill your load. Whether these animals will die is still undetermined.
How To: Clip wings of a cockatiel and other birds
Middle-aged woman explains how to clip the wings of a cockatiel and other birds. Woman explains the reasons for clipping, how to clip and the advantages of clipping. Watch video for best results.
How To: Teach your dog not to jump on guests
Female instructor explains how to teach your dog not to jump on guests. Ignorance is the key into making sure the dog will stop jumping. Watch video for best results.
How To: Set up a Nano tank for fish
Video shows how to setup a Nano tank for fish. Subtitled steps and clear demonstrations will have your Nano tank up and running in no time.
How To: Give a cat a bath
Video covers the steps into giving your cat a bath. Subtitled steps and clear demonstrations will have your cat looking cleaner than ever.
How To: Give your cat a massage
Video shows how to give your cat a massage. This massage technique is not gentle, but the cat loves it and will keep the cat limber. Watch video for best results.
How To: Make cream cheese and honey treats for your dog
Shobha George, owner of Dog About Town pet bakery and boutique, is going to show you how to make cream cheese and honey dog treats. This video walk through makes baking dog treats as simple as baking cookies. Plus, most of the ingredients may already be in your home. The ingredients are whole-wheat flour, softened cream cheese, chicken stock or water, honey, egg, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, and a knob of butter. You will also need the following utensils: a bowl, freezer bag, rolling ...
How To: Give your dog ear drops
Even the best pet owners struggle to give their dogs medicine. Pet medication is often difficult to administer. Sometimes it can even feel like a chore. Keep your dog healthy! Learn the best way to hold your dog and keep him still enough to give him the medication he needs to make an ear infection go away. Give your dog ear drops.
How To: Give your dog medication
Giving your dog any oral medication is never easy! This video will give you the hints and tips necessary to help make giving tablets or liquid medication easier. Such suggestions include making sure you are ready to give the medication before starting by taking the top off liquid medicine or removing the tablet from its wrapping. Then, hold your dog around the muzzle and place the medicine as far back on his tongue as possible. Encourage him to swallow by massaging his throat. Also, try hidin...
How To: Train your dog to be obedient
Learn how to train your dog leave treats and toys, and walk on a loose lead. The Head of Training at Battersea Dogs and Cat's Home, Ali Taylor, takes you through the technique. First, learn when and how to reward you dog. Rewarding your dog will encourage them to repeat the action, so make sure to reward them immediately so that they know what they are being rewarded for. Next, teach your dog self control by teaching your dog to hold back from a treat until you say "take it." More importantly...
How To: Give your cat ear drops
To keep your pet healthy you have to be able to apply the medicine it needs. Learn how to safely and easily give your cat ear drops or ointment, with advice from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London. Tips include: wrap your cat in a towel to prevent her from scratching you and massaging her head, a technique that helps the medication move down the ear canal. Give your cat ear drops.
How To: Give your cat eye drops
Cats are particularly prone to eye infections, which can cause serious health risks. Protect your cat! Learn how to safely and easily give your cat eye drops or ointment, with advice from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London. To keep your pet healthy you have to be able to apply the medicine it needs. Tips include: wrap your cat in a towel to prevent her from scratching you and point the tip of the bottle at an angle, not directly down onto the eyeball. Give your cat eye drops.
How To: Give your cat medication
Giving your cat any oral medication is never easy! This video will give you the hints and tips necessary to help make giving tablets or liquid medication easier. Such suggestions include making sure you are ready to give the medication before starting by taking the top off liquid medicine or removing the tablet from its wrapping. Then, hold your cat around the lower jaw and place the medicine as far back on his tongue as possible. Hold his mouth shut until he swallows. Also, try hiding the ta...
How To: Plait a horse's mane
Learn how to expertly plait your horse's mane, using both methods of plaiting: plaiting with bands and plaiting with cotton. You will need a horse with a pulled mane. Begin by brushing and dividing the mane. For showing purposes, there should be an odd number of plaits in the mane and an even number for the forelock. Also, learn how to remove the plaits without breaking the hairs. Always know where your needle and plaiting bands are at all times. And never leave the plaits in for a long time....
How To: Care for your horse's hooves
A well cared for hoof is essential. Follow this simple guide for healthy, well maintained hooves. A well cared for hoof is vital for the prevention of lameness, joint, back and leg problems and enables your horse to move freely and comfortably. You will need a hoof pick, an experienced farrier, hoof growth treatment, a bucket of water, a water brush, and a brush and some hoof grease. Then, check the hooves, take care of the hoof wall, trim the hooves, and shoe him regularly. Care for your hor...
How To: Plait a horse's tail
Do you want your horse to be the best turned out at the next show? Then follow this simple guide, showing both methods of plaiting to make your horse look like the star he or she is! All you need is a body brush, water brush, bucket of water, mane comb, needle, and plaiting thread, the same color as your horse would be best, two elastic bands, a bowl of one egg white, a bucket of water, and a pair if scissors. Plait a horse's tail.
How To: Care for baby tortoises
Follow Mark Amey's step by step guide to looking after baby tortoises. Tortoises are interesting pets but need committed owners as they can live for over 100 years. Care for baby tortoises so they live past that century milestone! Buy your tortoise from a reputable breeder or pet shop. Don't buy them over the internet as they may be sent to you in the post and won't be kept in safe conditions. If your tortoise has been legally bred it will come with a sales certificate known as Article 10 of ...
How To: Care for baby corn snakes
Follow Mark Amey's step by step guide to looking after your corn snake as a baby and watch it eat a mouse whole. Corn snakes are placid, non-poisonous snakes and are good pets if you haven't owned a snake before. You will need a heat mad, thermometer, tank approximately 35cm x 18cm (14in x 7in), and a thermostat. This video will teach you about housing and bedding, handling, diet, cleaning, exercise and play, and health so that you are prepared to take care of your new exotic pet. Care for ba...
How To: Choose fish for a cold water fish tank
This film will show you how to select fish for a cold water temperate aquarium. It will help you decide which types to choose and how many to keep in your tank. The type and number of fish you can keep will depend on the size of your tank. An easy formula for calculating how many fish you can keep is to multiply the length of the tank by the width to get the surface area, and then divide this number by 60. There are several species of cold water fish, also known as temperate fish, which can b...
How To: Clean and maintain a fish tank
Fish are among the most popular of all domestic pets. From the humble goldfish to the most complicated and beautiful aquatic micro-environments, they offer owners years of pleasure and serene viewing. Moreover, they are relatively easy to care for; however, like many pets, there is a lot to learn about this finned friend. Good tank maintenance will keep your aquarium healthy for years to come. Keep your fish healthy by watching this film, which will show you the basics of keeping your fish ta...
How To: Look after a goldfish
Goldfish are very easy to care for, making them a popular pet and perfect for beginners and first-time pet owners. To get started you need only a goldfish and a fish tank. The type of aquarium you choose to keep your fish in is very important and often overlooked. This video will help you choose between a flat-sided tank and a round fishbowl. The second choice you must make is which type of goldfish. There are two types, the first being the long-bodied types such as the Common Goldfish and th...
How To: Maintain a filter
Did you just set up your fish tank? Have you installed a filter in your aquarium, but don't know how to maintain and clean your tank? Good tank maintenance will keep your aquarium healthy for years to come. This video only covers one part of cleaning your tank. However, a close-up on filer maintenance, it emphasizes a subtle, yet critical detail. Not only is this video is a great reminder that you should never wash your filter in tap water, but it also provides a clear explanation of the affe...
How To: Take care of rabbits
If you're interested in owning a rabbit, or perhaps have one or two already, follow London Vauxhall City Farm's step by step guide to caring for your rabbit. Information is provided on the proper housing and bedding, handling, and diet for your rabbit. Also, learn what rabbits need and enjoy, such as how long and often they should exercise and play. The video also shows how to clean out your rabbit's hutch or home, groom your rabbit, and check your rabbit's health and what abnormal signs to l...
How To: Make dog food
Watch this instructional video to learn how to make homemade pet food. All you need is chicken, rice, corn oil, and canine supplement.
How To: Make very simple homemade dog food
Watch this instructional video to learn how to make homemade dog food. All you need is beef, rice, and egg.
How To: Check and properly adjust a dogs collar
This tutorial shows how to check and adjust a dog collar. Having the collar adjusted properly can keep your dog from sleeping out of his collar during a walk, and therefore keeps him safe.
How To: Train your dog to be around a baby
Train your dog on how to act around babies. Make your dog understand that a baby is not a toy but a fragile thing. These steps will show you just how to do that and ensure you have a safe and happy family. Train your dog to be around a baby.
How To: Train your dog how to backup
Teach your dog how to backup. This is really easy and will take no time to teach your dog. This will be fun and useful in time especially if you have a small house and a big dog. Train your dog how to backup.
How To: Teach your dog to dance
This can be a fun and a really cool trick. Show off your dog at the park or to your friends with a dance. This is a bit harder but when you get it, it is worth it. Teach your dog to dance.
How To: Give a dog a bath at home
Does your dog like to jump in mud puddles and play in dirt? Learn how to give your dog a bath at home so you can save the cost of frequent trips to the dog groomer. In this case we are going to use a bath tub, but you can also bathe your dog in outdoor showers, indoor showers, or just use a hose. Now that we have the place to bathe the dog, we have to decide what type of shampoo to use. Remember, dogs have different types of fur, so you will want to select the appropriate shampoo for the type...
How To: Clip your dog's nails
Learn how to clip your dog's nails. You may not be able to get them all clipped at the same time, but biscuits can help!
How To: Entertain your dog with a robot toy
Learn how a small robot-like toy can be an endless supply of fun for a dog...and apparently the humans who own them.
How To: Entertain your dog with a balloon
Do you have a hyper dog that needs constant attention? Learn how to entertain your dog with a balloon by tying it to it's collar. We'll leave it at that.
How To: Care for your dog's ears & prevent ear infections
Ear infections are common in pets - particularly those ears that hang down, such as drop ears. You can prevent infections and ear odor by keeping ears clear of dirt, mites, and excess wax. Watch this video and learn how to avoid expensive animal bills and make your dog's ears happy. Care for your dog's ears & prevent ear infections.
How To: Care for ferrets
Learn how to keep and clean these curious and energetic guys. Ferrets are an interesting and fun pet and the experts at Videojug have put together a great video on taking care of them. Care for ferrets.
How To: Care for your tarantula
They're creepy. They're hairy. But they still make great pets. For some of us, at least. Watch and learn how to care for your tarantula. Created by our favorite British imports over at videojug.com, this informative tutorial gives you all you need to begin your loving relationship with your pet spider. Care for your tarantula.
How To: Care for emperor scorpions
Sure, they'll bite and sting and they're pretty much the definition of nasty looking. But that doesn't mean they'll make bad pets... Right? Learn how to take care of your Emperor Scorpion with this straight forward and informative video from Videojug.com. Care for emperor scorpions.