Cat Questions and Responses on Cat Training and More
by habits on Jun.28, 2010, under investment
Q: Can cats be trained?
A: Yes, cat training is not as frustrating as the majority of pet owners believe it is. Kitties may not be as responsive to training as Champ or Rover are but they are trainable. Tasty treats presented as positive reinforcement is assuredly the primary way 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 — Can you resist a purring cat? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is widely theorized that the purring is a vibration of the voice-box as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: Why are the reasons a number of individuals 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 attempting to fight the enemy protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you stop naughty cat behavior such as clawing?
A: The best way to halt 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 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 pan, but if your adult cat has begun to avoid the litter pan you need to determine the cause. 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 counters?
A: This is the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a tough one. Cats like elevated platforms and they often find food or food aromas 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 tables.
