Q: Can you modify cat behavior with training?
A: Yes, cat training is not as frustrating as the majority of cat owners assume it is. Cats most likely are not as amenable to training as Champ or Rover are but they can be trained. Tasty treats given as positive reinforcement is most likely the most certain way to train a cat.
Q: Why and how do happy cats purr?
A: Adult kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — Can you resist a purring kitty? Kittens purr in answer to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is usually 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 is the reason a number of individuals 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 a reaction because their immune system is beginning to attack the alien protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you stop undesirable cat behavior like biting?
A: The best way to stop undesirable 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 undesirable 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 previously litter trained cat has begun 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 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 the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a difficult one. Cats like elevated perches and they may find food or food aromas 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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