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For hacks related to domesticated animals otherwise known as pets.

This tag is for hacks related to domesticated animals otherwise known as pets. Questions would have to be definable as a Lifehack, and not about anything psychological(such as any fears associated with pets, or serious medical conditions associated with pets), all questions should be about physical problems or would thus be off-topic. Questions about pet accesories and alternatives for pet accessories compared to other methods(already used and unusable) would be considered on-topic.

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How can I keep my cat off my keyboard?

This is a common scenario when typing: When the family assembled for Sunday dinner, With their minds made up that they wouldn't get thinner On Argentine joint,…
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Which is the best lure to use on a mousetrap?

A mouse has appeared in my house and is apparently hiding inside the washing machine. I tried to shake it out and turn it on but the little varmint still didn't come out. So now I am going to use a mousetrap to catch it. What I would like to know…
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Stop free-roaming dogs from entering my property

I have a house that enters into an alley. With the snow, I can see all the tracks from the dog(s) that come into my yard. Today, I saw a few piles of dog feces that I had to clean up before coming into work. I do not see human foot prints around…
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Cat-proofing flexible air ducts

I have cats occupying my boiler room. Unfortunately, my cats are climbing all over the place and are often tearing the flexible air ducts which provide the house with fresh air and warmth. Image for reference: After a while, the holes in the ducts…
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Humanely persuade neighbourhood cat not to defecate in my garden

One of my neighbours cats keeps using my garden as a litter box. This is quite unhygienic, especially for children. I've tried shooing the cat away every time I see it, but this strategy clearly isn't working. How can I humanely persuade the cat to…
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How to get Urine stains out of carpet

I recently got a puppy, and he is still not quite house trained. I attempt to clean up his accidents right away, but they still leave a small stain. I can see small circles on the carpet where he has urinated. What is a good way to get the urine…
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Is there an easy way to remove animal feces from the soles of my boots?

Specifically, I stepped in canine fecal matter with deep-treaded hiking boots. The process to remove the foreign substance was arduous and tiresome. Hot water, dish soap and the use of brushes did the job, but then every tool or brush that was used…
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How to stop cats from chewing my headphones?

How can I prevent my cats from chewing up my headphones? I've gone through two sets of earbuds recently and don't want to keep having to buy new ones regularly. Solutions that involve buying a particular type of headphones are okay--I need to buy…
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Dog hair in washing machine

I have recently moved flats, and previous tenants of my current apartment were avid dog owners. Unfortunate consequence of this is that washing machine covers every piece of clothing with lots of dog hair. I have run it empty to clean it two times…
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How can I keep cats out of guest room, permanently?

If have a guest room in the apartment, and 2 cats, and they have a long-term guest (1-4 weeks stay) in the room who strongly objects to cat presence for health reasons, what can be a possible way to 100% ensure that the cats never enter the…
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How do I effectively remove dog hair from carpets?

My dog's hair gets on surfaces like the carpets'. Its hard to get them off. I have to literally scratch the hair out or use brute force to remove it with a broom. I've tried vacuuming but it wasn't very effective. Are there better alternative…
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How can I stop cat hair getting onto my bathroom towels?

I have three cats which all have medium to long hair. They shed almost continuously, even after being brushed. "Their" room is the laundry, that's where they're fed and, if they choose to, sleep. The laundry is accessed either from the kitchen or…
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How can I get rid of cats?

My previous neighbor started to feed any and every cat that went close to his property, he is no longer around but he didn't take the cats with him. Currently I have like 4 or 5 cats daily messing with my trash can, pooping in my front floor, not…
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How do I feed my fish while I'm on vacation?

I need my pet fish to be fed while I'm on vacation for a couple weeks. How can I do that without asking other people to help? I don't want to leave my fish with anyone else, and I don't want to let anyone in my house while I'm gone. It really seems…
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How to avoid pigeons eating my dog's food and pooping my car / front yard?

I keep my dog's food and water on my backyard, pigeons eat all his food and drink his water every time they get the chance. My dog stays on the front yard most of the time and whenever he sees pigeons, he tries to shoo them away. So I tried putting…
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