Q: Do cats respond to training?
A: Yes, cat training is not as tough as most cat lovers imagine it is. Kitties are not as amenable to training as Fido or Rover are but they can be trained. Treats offered as positive reinforcement is assuredly the main method to successful cat training.
Q: Why and how do cats make a purring sound?
A: Adult kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — who can resist a purring kitty? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is mostly 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: Why are the reasons certain folks 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 develop a reaction because their immune system is beginning to combat the enemy protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you change undesirable cat behavior such as nipping?
A: The best way to change 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 need to do this at the time of the bad behavior.
Q: How do you litter train a cat?
A: You really shouldn’t need to do any training for a cat to use a litter box, but if your previously litter trained 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 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 counters?
A: This is one of the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a tough one. Cats like elevated platforms and they can find food or food odors on counters and tables. It is best to keep the counters clean and to use something like foil or double sided tape to keep cats off the tables.
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