How-To Guides about Cats

One thing the whole Internet can agree with is that cats are cute and (sometimes) cuddly. But what those endless cat videos you find yourself watching for hours on YouTube don't tell you is that cats stink. While cats aren't the source of the smell, owning a cat means a stinky litter box.

Groom your cat with advice from this video. This includes keeping your cat's mouth clean.

Getting your cat to do anything you don't want it to do is difficult, and getting them to take pills is no exception. Watch this video to learn how to administer your cat medicine safely and easily for both of you.

Usually people associate pet tooth-brushing with dogs. Cats eat a lot of gross stuff too and can easily get bad breath. Watch this video to learn how to successfully brush your cat's little teeth without making it plunge them or their claws into you.

I love cats (dogs too - but that's a subject for a different article...;o)). There are few things more enjoyable than welcoming an adorable little kitten into one's house; watching them inspect their mysterious new surroundings - timidly at first - and then quickly make it their empire.

In this tutorial, we learn how to take care of a new kitten. The first thing to do when you bring home a new kitten is to keep it away from any other animals in your home, to keep all animals safe. Next, you want to take it to the vet to make sure it's healthy and free of diseases. You will also have to get the kitten a number of different shots throughout its life. You should give you cat a flea collar during hot months to lessen the chances of fleas. The last thing to do is make sure your cat...

When you adopt a new cat, it is important to make sure you know what is best for their health and happiness. In this tutorial, learn how to get the right food for your pet and feed them properly so they live a long and healthy life.

A lot of commonly used household items are actually poison for your furry friends. In this clip, learn all about which items can pose a danger for your dog or cat. It's not only chemicals that are bad for your pets, innocent seeming items like fruit, veggies, chicken bones, chocolate, human medications and many other hidden dangers exist as well.

Does your kitty cat have diabetes? If this is unfortunately the case, check out this tutorial. This video is very informative and will walk you through the entire process so you can help your scared kitty feel calm and relaxed when you administer the needles. Make sure your cat lives a long and healthy life despite her disease with these tips.

Dr. Yin will show viewers how to properly train kittens simple behavior. The wrong way to train a cat is by putting a collar on it and then attach a chain and yank on it. Instead, you will reward them with good behavior when they occur and never when bad behavior is exhibited. Start when the cat is hungry and offer treats when they obey your commands. Be careful not to reward them when they claw at your hand for the food. To train them to sit, only feed them their food when they're...

In this video, Julie teaches viewers how to toilet train their cats. This is, to clarify, training to use a human toilet. First, you will have to get your cat acquainted with toilet seats. Take a toilet seat (that is clean) and tape it securely to the top of your cat's litter box. Once your cat is used to that, buy a sitz bath (or a similar-sized container) that will fit under the toilet seat but above the toilet bowl. Fill it with cat litter and wait until your cat is comfortable with using...

Your veterinarian may, at some point, prescribe some SQ fluids, or subcutaneous fluids to your cat. There are many reasons for having an SQ fluids prescription. But if you have a cat that needs these, you're going to have to learn how to give the fluid to your cat. Learn how to care for your pet with help from VetVid. See how to give subcutaneous fluids to a cat with this video tutorial.

Since WonderHowTo's inception, we have had a preternatural affection for toilet trained cats. The inspiration started with Millenium Y2Kitty and his owner's earnest toilet training lesson. We showed the video to everyone (from ad execs and journalists to our mothers) to showcase what unbelievable information WonderHowTo seeks to promote.

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.

This crafty cat scratch pad is a great way to recycle used boxes.You Will Need* Several medium to large cardboard boxes* Non-toxic craft glue* A straightedge* A craft knife* Catnip* Felt* Old magazines

Maybe you’re concerned about the tons of chemical-ridden, non-biodegradable, clay-based cat litter that ends up in municipal landfills each year. Maybe you’ve found an eco-friendly, biodegradable litter but are tired of ponying up the extra cash necessary to make your kitty’s bathroom experiences as green as possible. Or maybe you’re just plain sick of scooping the litter box every week. Either way, toilet-training Mittens will cut down on your chores and put money in your pocket at the same...

This is how you get your cat to lick their paws. They should look cute when they're doing it.

Remember: We invited our adopted pets into our families and into our homes, but how many families consider the safety of our pets while in transport? How many times have you seen a pet riding in a vehicle on the driver's lap, or with its head stuck out the side window, and, equally dangerous, in the back of a truck? Why do we disregard our pet family members' safety when they need to ride in our vehicles?