Thu 1 Jul 2010
Kitty Q&A on Training a Cat and More
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Q: Are cats trainable?
A: Yes, cat training is not as frustrating as the majority of individuals take for granted it is. Kitties may not be as responsive to training as Spot or Fido are but they are trainable. Treats offered as positive reinforcement is definitely the primary procedure to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do happy cats purr?
A: Grown cats purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — Who can ignore a purring kitty? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is generally assumed 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 some individuals 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 demonstrate an allergic reaction because their immune system is trying to combat the foreign protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you curtail unwanted cat behavior like scratching?
A: The best way to stop 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 need to do this at the time of the unwanted 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 box, but if your previously litter trained cat has started to avoid the litter box 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 the kitchen counter?
A: This is the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a tough one. Cats like high places and they can find food or food smells on counters and tables. It is best to keep the counters clean and to use something like foil or double sided tape to keep cats off the tables.
