Posted on Sunday, 27th September 2009 by admin
Q: Do cats respond to training?
A: Yes, cat training is not as challenging as many doubters assume it is. Kitties probably are not as attentive to training as Fido or Rover are but they can be trained. Treats given as positive reinforcement is definitely the primary means to successful cat training.
Q: Why and how do happy cats purr?
A: Adult kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — Who can ignore a purring cat? Kittens purr in answer 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 certain 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 develop an allergic reaction because their immune system is trying to attack the enemy protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you halt unwanted cat behavior such as biting?
A: The best way to curtail unwanted 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 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 started to avoid the litter box you need to figure out why. 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 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 the kitchen counter?
A: This is one of the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a tough one. Cats like elevated places and they can 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 counters.
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