Instructions Step 1: Select a bird bath with a large base to ensure you provide a permanent place for birds to lounge. You can avoid tipping and the loss of clean water when you buy a bath with a base wider than the bathing basin. Step 2: Lift a bird...
Instructions Bathing Your Pet Opossum Step 1: Know that pet opossums do not smell bad naturally. You will need to seek a vet's guidance if your opossum has an odor problem. Step 2: Remember that opossums will take dust baths to protect their skin and...
Instructions Step 1: Place a large clay pot saucer on the ground for one of the simplest do-it-yourself bird baths. Fill with water, and possibly some pebbles for added texture and decoration. Step 2: Purchase two clay pots in sizes that are one step up...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Medium or large size flower pot with lid Patio paints (optional) Step 1: Find an old flowerpot that you don't use anymore. Make sure that it has a lid on the bottom. If you don't have an old flowerpot, you could...
Instructions Step 1: Feed your tiny Chihuahua frequent, small meals. Because these dogs are so small, they can't store enough glucose to go very long without eating and are prone to hypoglycemia. Step 2: Keep a sweater on your Chihuahua when you take him...
Instructions Step 1: Introduce the hamster to bath sand, which you can find at your local pet supply store. A wild hamster would naturally bathe in sand, and special bath sand is available for animals like hamsters and chinchillas. Step 2: Brush...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Towels--beach towels for larger dogs Dog soap--medicated, oatmeal or regular as needed Detachable showerhead Rubber mat Hair dryer Portable dog bath (optional) Step 1: Before you start, brush their coat to remove...
Instructions Step 1: Know when to use the come command. Many people give the "Come" command when their pet is already running away or engaged in something more interesting. By this time, it is too late to get your dog to obey. Always keep your puppy on...
Instructions Step 1: Provide food. Each species of bird has a different food requirement; these can change throughout the year and as the bird matures. Find out the favorite foods of the birds you want to attract, and provide those foods. Plant trees...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. It is important that when...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Large sink or bathtub in a warm room Good lighting Soothing music Cat shampoo Cat conditioner Q-Tips Hair Dryer Towels Brush or combs Step 1: If you start grooming your cat from day one he will become comfortable...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Bathing supplies Hoof trimmers Tweezers Q-tips (optional) Grooming brush Emery board Cleaning rag Lotion (optional) Take Care of Pig Grooming Needs Step 1: Bathe only occasionally. Pigs do not need to be bathed...
Instructions Step 1: Work with your Nintendogs consistently until they recognize their names and come to you when called. If you have more than one dog, consider boarding the others at the hotel so you can train them one at a time. Pet and praise them...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about Iguanas. The grooming of an Iguana is an important part of having a Iguana as an indoor pet. Now as you can see I got many scratches down here on my hand where this Iguana has damaged...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Rubber brush Natural-bristle brush Soft-bristle brush Flea treatment Dog shampoo Towels Step 1: Pet your Labrador retriever daily. This is a great way to bond with your dog, and the best way to become accustomed to...
Instructions Step 1: Provide food. Each bird species has unique food requirements. These can change with the seasons and the bird's maturity. Learn the food habits of the birds you wish to attract, and provide those foods. Plant the appropriate trees...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Scissors Slicker brush Natural bristle brush Hand stripping knife #7 blade Step 1: Tidy up the hairs on the legs using scissors, but don't remove any feathering that appears on the back of the front legs. Step 2...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Natural bristle brush Rubber brush Coat conditioner Mink oil Scissors Skin cream Step 1: Brush the coat once or twice per month with a natural bristle brush. This is to keep the coat in good condition and to remove...
Instructions Step 1: Trim a longhaired dog's fur around their mouth and behind to help them smell better. Hair on the dog's mouth can trap food causing a foul odor, and long hair on the behind is the perfect magnet for a dog's loose stool. It doesn't...
InstructionsThings You’ll Need:Birdfeeder(s)Bird food (seeds or nuts, dried or fresh fruit, nectar, jelly, suet, etc.)Bird bath, fountain, or other water featureBird house(s)Trees, shrubs and flowers, especially those that produce fruit, nuts...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Natural bristle brush Large dog nail clippers Ear cleansing solution Cotton pads Blending shears Dog shampoo Rubber brush Scissors Coat conditioner or coat gloss Mink oil Step 1: Brush your rottweiler at least once...
In this clip we are going to talk about maintenance for these birds. So, basic maintenance obviously, is food and water. The other maintenance is, these guys get a little bit bored, so you may want to switch out their toys. They should have a decent...
Instructions Step 1: If you are choosing a new pet groomer, schedule a visit for them to meet your dog. Mobile groomers are the most convenient, and are more reasonably priced than you may think. The good ones will come to your home (at no charge) and...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Cuttlebone Bowl of birdseed Bathing bowl Good quality bird pellets, millet, "egg food" How to Deal with an Egg at the Bottom of the BIrdcage Step 1: Make sure your bird has enough good-quality nutrition. If she's...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: The ability to move FAST! Step 1: Act quickly. Leave the dog outside to minimize its contact with other surfaces. Determine where the skunk spray landed. Call the vet ASAP for advice. Skunk spray is potentially very...