Kitty Querries and Responses on Cat Training and More
Q: Are cats trainable?
A: Yes, cat training is not as impossible as the majority of the uninitiated imagine it is. Kitties may not be as responsive to training as Spot or Champ are but they can be trained. Treats given as positive reinforcement is most likely the most certain means to successful cat training.
Q: Why and how do cats make a purring sound?
A: Grown kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — who can resist a purring kitty? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is generally believed 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: Why are the reasons some folks 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 a reaction because their immune system is beginning to fight the alien protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you stop unwanted cat behavior such as nipping?
A: The best way to stop 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 must 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 make use of a litter pan, but if your adult cat has begun to avoid the litter box you need to determine the cause. 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 tables?
A: This is one of the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a difficult one. Cats like high places and they may find food or food aromas 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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