Q: Are cats trainable?
A: Yes, cat training is not as tough as many people consider it is. Kitties are not as attentive to training as Fido or Rover are but they are trainable. Tasty rewards presented as positive reinforcement is definitely the surest way to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do happy cats make a purring sound?
A: Grown cats purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — Can you resist a purring cat? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is usually believed that the purring is a vibration of the vocal chords as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: Why are the reasons certain cat owners are allergic to cats?
A: Cat allergies are caused by the proteins in cat dander originating from the cat’s saliva. The dander dries and becomes airborne. People with cat allergies develop an allergic reaction because their immune system is beginning to fight the foreign protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you break naughty cat behavior such as clawing?
A: The best way to break bad 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 should do this at the time of the naughty behavior.
Q: How do you litter train a cat?
A: You really shouldn’t need to do any training for a cat to make use of a litter pan, but if your previously litter trained cat has started to avoid the litter box you need to find out why. The cat may have a urinary tract infection in which case you need to visit the veterinarian. If it is just too dirty you need to keep it cleaner. If you have switched to 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 counter tops?
A: This is the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a tough one. Cats like high perches and they often find food or food smells 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.
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