Feline Questions and Answers on Cat Training and More
Q: Do cats respond to training?
A: Yes, cat training is not as impossible as the majority of owners imagine it is. Kitties are not as responsive to training as canines are but they can be trained. Tasty treats presented as positive reinforcement is definitely the best means to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do pet cats purr?
A: Grown kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — who can resist a purring cat? Kittens purr in answer to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is generally theorized that the purring is a vibration of the larynx as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: What is the reason some people 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 enemy protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you change undesirable cat behavior such as clawing?
A: The best way to halt undesirable 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 pan, but if your adult cat has begun to avoid the litter pan you need to find 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 changed 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 high platforms 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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