Q: Can cats be trained?
A: Yes, cat training is not as frustrating as many cat owners assume it is. Kitties probably are not as attentive to training as canines are but they are trainable. Tasty treats given as positive reinforcement is certainly the primary way to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do kittens make a purring sound?
A: Grown kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate 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 assumed that the purring is a vibration of the voicebox as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: What makes some folks 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 a reaction because their immune system is attempting to attack the alien protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you stop undesirable cat behavior such as nipping?
A: The best way to change 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 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 make use of a litter box, but if your adult cat has started 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 vet. 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 table?
A: This is one of the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a challenging one. Cats like high perches and they often find food or food odors 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 tables.
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