Q: Can you modify cat behavior with training?

A: Yes, cat training is not as challenging as the majority of cat people take for granted it is. Kitties most likely are not as attentive to training as Fido or FiFi are but they are trainable. Tasty treats given as positive reinforcement is assuredly the primary route to train a cat.

Q: Why and how do happy cats make a purring sound?

A: Adult kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — Can you resist a purring kitty? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is widely thought 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: What makes some folks 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 have a reaction because their immune system is trying to fight the alien protein and creates histamines.

Q: How do you curtail bad cat behavior like clawing?

A: The best way to change 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 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 box, but if your adult 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 visit 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 counter tops?

A: This is the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a tough one. Cats like elevated platforms and they can find food or food smells 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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