Q: Can you train a cat?
A: Yes, cat training is not as challenging as the majority of cat lovers take for granted it is. Cats may not be as amenable to training as Fido or Rover are but they are trainable. Tasty treats offered as positive reinforcement is assuredly the surest procedure to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do happy cats purr?
A: Adult kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — Who can ignore a purring cat? Kittens purr in answer to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is usually assumed that the purring is a vibration of the voicebox as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: What makes quite a few people are allergic to cats?
A: Cat allergies are caused by the proteins in cat dander coming from the cat’s saliva. The dander dries and becomes airborne. People with cat allergies have an allergic reaction because their immune system is attempting to attack the enemy protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you change undesirable cat behavior such as clawing?
A: The best way to break unwanted cat behavior is the same way the mother cat controls an errant kitten. This is by scuffing the cat. You firmly but gently grasp the cat by the scruff of the neck and hold it down until it calms down. You must do this at the time of the bad behavior.
Q: How do you litter train a cat?
A: You really shouldn’t be required to do any training for a cat to make use of a litter pan, but if your adult cat has begun to avoid the litter box you need to figure out why. The cat may have a urinary tract infection in which case you need to go to the vet. If it is just too dirty you need to keep it cleaner. If you have started using litter you may have to change back or sprinkle a little catnip in the litter to attract the cat to the new litter.
Q: How do you keep cats off tables?
A: This is the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a tough one. Cats like high perches and they can find food or food odors on tables and counters. It is best to keep the surfaces clean and to use something like foil or double sided tape to keep cats off the counters.