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How To: Prepare an insulin syringe to inject a diabetic cat

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to prepare an insulin syringe to inject a diabetic cat with this video tutorial.

How To: Give your diabetic cat an insulin injection

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to give your diabetic cat an insulin injection with this video tutorial.

How To: Care for a pet gerbil

A gerbil makes a great “starter pet” for a child. Gerbils are friendly, fun to watch, quiet, and clean little guys whose cages don’t get smelly as fast as some animals’.

How To: Make a cat scratching post

Make your cat happy by giving them a sturdy scratching post. They'll sharpen their claws – without tearing up your furniture.

How To: Choose the best guard dog

Before you select a guard dog, find out what qualities to look for and what to avoid. You Will Need

How To: Do dog yoga

While the best way to practice dog yoga, or, “Doga,” is by attending a class, you can get a head start at home with these simple instructions.

How To: Milk a cow

Modern milking parlors use machines, but milking a cow by hand is an ancient art. Here’s the "udderly" perfect way to do it.

How To: Manage a kitten and cat in the same home

The Kitten Connection Video Series from Purina will help you welcome your new kitten into your life with confidence! Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist and pet expert Dr. Karen Sueda shares her best tips and advice in these 13 exclusive Purina Kitten Chow videos. Watch them now to get your new relationship off to a healthy, happy start.

How To: Teach your dog to jump

After learning the foundation tricks of "sit!" "stay!" and "come!" have your dog try their paws at a jump.

How To: Teach your dog to stay

When used together with the "sit!" command, "stay!" can form the foundation for more complex tricks.

How To: Make a cat scratch pad

This crafty cat scratch pad is a great way to recycle used boxes. You Will Need

How To: Make an ant farm

Why buy an ant farm? It’s simple and fun to make one from a few items you have lying around the house.

How To: Make a tennis ball dog toy

Your dog doesn't care how much you spend on their toys – they just want to play! Here's how to provide some homemade fun.

How To: Get two rabbits to become friends

With a little time, you can turn a pair of rabbits into lifetime bunny buddies. Step 1

How To: Clean a small pet's cage

It's not the best part of owning a pet, but somebody's gotta do it. You Will Need

How To: Clean a fish tank

Keep your fish healthy and your fish tank clean with these simple steps. You Will Need

How To: Diagnose and treat atopy in dogs

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to diagnose and treat atopy in dogs with this video tutorial.

How To: Make an easy birdbath

Make your own birdbath and spend hours enjoying the antics of birds in your yard. You Will Need

How To: Care For a hookbill bird

Hook-billed birds are the ones in the parrot family—from petite parakeets to massive macaws. Here’s some stuff you should know if there’s going to be a hookbill in the house.

How To: Get rid of bees

It’s nice to have pollinated flowers and honey, but we could do with out the sting. Thankfully, there are ways to lessen your chances of being barbed.

How To: Diagnose & treat oral squamous cell carcinoma in cats

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to test, diagnose and treat oral squamous cell carcinoma in cats.

How To: Check your pet for fleas

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to check your pet for fleas. Dr. Mike walks you through the process of checking your pet for fleas; what to look for, how to use a flea comb, what is flea dirt, and the importance of starting a flea control program such as oral tablets.

How To: Diagnose and treat mast cell tumors in dogs

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to diagnose and treat mast cell tumors in dogs.

How To: Diagnose and treat corneal ulcers in dogs and cats

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to diagnose and treat corneal ulcers in dogs and cats.

How To: Mount a Horse

The first lesson you'll need to learn if you want to ride a horse is how to get on it. Attention amateur equestrians-you've got to know how to mount that horse if you want to learn how to ride. Whether you want to be a cowboy, cowgirl, or an English rider, this video riding lesson will teach you how to get back in the saddle.

How To: Treat fleas on dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to treat fleas on dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens.

How To: Recognize mast cell tumors in dogs

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to recognize mast cell tumors in dogs.

How To: Give your cat a pill

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to give your cat a pill. Dr. Mike will show you how you can pill your feline. There are some cats that can be very difficult to pill, so it might be a good idea to start off with trimming your cats nails. Some aggressive cats may actually have to be wrapped up in a blanket or towel, to help prevent scratching.

How To: Diagnose and treat hip dysplasia in dogs

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to diagnose and treat hip dysplasia in dogs.

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: Brush your dog's teeth to preserve canine health

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to brush your dog's teeth. Brushing your dog's teeth may actually prevent some serious canine health problems. In this video tutorial, learn the proper technique for brushing your dog's teeth, how often you should brush your dog's teeth, and what are some other home care options to keep your dog's teeth healthy.

How To: Clean your dog's ears

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to clean your dog's ears with this video tutorial.

How To: Take care of your dog's teeth

Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to take care of your dog's teeth. In this video tutorial, they explain the importance of properly caring for your dog's teeth. See what you can do to prevent canine dental disease and how to maintain your dog's teeth through good dental hygiene.