Q: Are cats trainable?
A: Yes, training a cat is not as frustrating as some pet owners imagine it is. Kitties are not as amenable to training as Fido or Rover are but they can be trained. Food rewards presented as positive reinforcement is certainly the primary means to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do cats make a purring sound?
A: Grown cats purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — who can resist a purring kitty? Kittens purr in answer to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is usually believed 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 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 demonstrate an allergic reaction because their immune system is attempting to attack the foreign protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you stop bad cat behavior such as nipping?
A: The best way to curtail 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 must do this at the time of the unwanted behavior.
Q: How do you litter train a cat?
A: You really shouldn’t have to do any training for a cat to use a litter pan, 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 may 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.
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