Q: Can you modify cat behavior with training?

A: Yes, training a cat is not as frustrating as some cat owners predict it is. Cats probably are not as amenable to training as Fido or Rover are but they can be trained. Tasty treats offered as positive reinforcement is certainly the surest procedure to train your cat.

Q: Why and how do kittens purr?

A: Grown cats 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 assist in bonding them. It is generally thought 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 quite a few people 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 foreign protein and creates histamines.

Q: How do you change naughty 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 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 begun to avoid the litter pan 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 tables?

A: This is the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a tough one. Cats like high spots 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 counters.

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