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How to Choose a Heartworm Preventative for Your Cat
Heartworm is a serious health concern for cats. These parasites, which dwell in your cat’s heart and blood vessels, are transmitted by mosquitos, and can be deadly to cats. In order to keep your cat from contracting heartworm, many companies make various...
How to Wash a Futon Mattress and Remove Stains
Futons need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the buildup of dirt and debris. To clean your futon, vacuum and deodorize it and then remove any spots. Stains can be lifted using a combination of household products. Use things like futon covers to keep you...
How to Clean Oak Cabinets
Your cabinets get a great deal of use within your kitchen, so it is important to take care of them. To clean oak cabinets, start by selecting a non-abrasive cleaning solution. Mix this cleaning solution together in a bucket along with some warm water. App...
How to Encourage Adult Kids to Accept Your New Spouse
The act of getting married should be an occasion of celebration and joy. This may not be the case, however, if your adult children won’t accept your new spouse. Having a new person join the family can be difficult for anyone--even an adult child--to under...
How to Show Love Through Observation
Being keenly observant of your loved one is a great way to know what they like and respond to them. Slow down and take some time to observe them without any kind of agenda. Listen to them and give more attention to understanding than to talking. Find ways...
How to Administer Injectable Medication to a Cat
Injectable medication is common for a number of conditions in cats, including kidney conditions and feline diabetes. Many cat owners regularly provide insulin or other injectable medications to their feline companion. Be sure to use a sterile needle and s...
How to Request New Shows and Movies from Netflix
Do you want Netflix to add a certain show or movie to their streaming service? Luckily, you'll be able to send suggestions to Netflix in a few simple steps. Since you can't do this through the Netflix app, you will need to use a desktop or mobile browser....
How to Do Renegade Rows
Renegade rows are a challenging intermediate- or expert-level exercise that will take your core body strength to the next level. If you've been working out for awhile and find regular planks no longer present a challenge, you might want to try renegade ro...
How to Encourage Positive Change in Others
It's both an honor and a challenge to inspire positive change in those around you. Consider your reasons for wanting to encourage positive change. For example, you might feel good when you encourage positive change in others, so it might be motivating to...
How to Establish Boundaries During PTSD Recovery
Setting and maintaining clear boundaries is an essential part of healing the scars of PTSD. When you’re going through the process of recovery, boundaries help you face your fears at a pace that’s realistic for you. Boundaries also help you take good care...
How to Talk to Kids About Mental Health Stigma
Mental illness is a common occurrence. So common, you or someone you know may suffer from one. Children are exposed to mental illness, and the stigma that surrounds it, often. Helping your child know the truth about mental health, however, can prevent the...
How to Clean Dress Shoes
A gleaming pair of dress shoes can add a great finishing touch to your outfit for a wedding, a night out on the town, or even a day at the office. Dirty, scuffed up dress shoes just don’t have the same impact. Fortunately, properly cleaning dress shoes...
How to Sign In to Outlook
This wikiHow teaches you how to sign into your Microsoft Outlook email account. This is possible both on a computer and in the mobile app for iPhone and Android.
How to Pick Budget Friendly Wedding Favors
With the right favors, you can remind guests of your wedding long past its date. Favors can get expensive quickly. However, this is one part of your wedding budget where you can easily save money. Something as simple as a ribbon around a candle in your th...
How to Identify a Singapura Cat
Singapura cats were developed in Singapore in the 1970s by cat fanciers Hal and Tommy Meadow. They are now considered a mascot of Singapore’s tourism industry, and the Cat Fancier's Association in the United States officially recognized them in 1988. Thes...
How to Identify a Sphynx Cat
The Sphynx is a unique cat breed that is often referred to as the hairless cat. Its eye-catching coat may make the cat look naked, but it actually has a down covering that keeps it soft and warm. If you are trying to identify a Sphynx cat, you should look...