Q: Can cats be trained?

A: Yes, training a cat is not as hard as most folks take for granted it is. Kitties may not be as responsive to training as canines are but they can be trained. Tasty treats offered as positive reinforcement is definitely the surest means to train a cat.

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

A: Grown cats purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — Who can ignore a purring cat? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is widely theorized 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: 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 demonstrate a reaction because their immune system is beginning to combat the enemy protein and creates histamines.

Q: How do you change undesirable cat behavior such as scratching?

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 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 pan, but if your adult cat has started to avoid the litter pan you need to determine the cause. 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 switched to 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 the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a tough one. Cats like high spots and they may find food or food aromas on tables and counters. It is best to keep the counters clean and to use something like foil or double sided tape to keep cats off the tables.

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