January 6, 2009

Kitty Questions and Answers on Cat Training and More

Q: Can you train a cat?

A: Yes, training a cat is not as challenging as most cat owners predict it is. Kitties probably are not as responsive to training as canines are but they are trainable. Tasty rewards presented as positive reinforcement is definitely the best way to train a cat.

Q: Why and how do cats make a purring sound?

A: Adult cats purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — Who can ignore a purring cat? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is usually thought 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 certain cat owners are allergic to cats?

A: Cat allergies are caused by the proteins in cat dander generated from the cat’s saliva. The dander dries and becomes airborne. People with cat allergies demonstrate an allergic reaction because their immune system is beginning to combat the foreign protein and creates histamines.

Q: How do you halt bad cat behavior like biting?

A: The best way to change naughty 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 unwanted behavior.

Q: How do you litter train a cat?

A: You really shouldn’t be required to do any training for a cat to use a litter box, but if your adult cat has started to avoid the litter pan 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 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 elevated spots and they can find food or food smells on counters and tables. 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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