Feline Querries and Responses on Training a Cat and More

Q: Is it possible to train a cat?

A: Yes, cat training is not as difficult as the majority of pet owners predict it is. Kitties may not be as responsive to training as dogs are but they can be trained. Food rewards given as positive reinforcement is certainly the most certain method to successful cat training.

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

A: Adult kitties purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — Who can ignore a purring kitty? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is usually 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: What is the reason quite a few people 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 demonstrate a reaction because their immune system is attempting to fight the enemy protein and creates histamines.

Q: How do you break undesirable cat behavior like clawing?

A: The best way to change 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 should 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 determine the cause. The cat may have a urinary tract infection in which case you need to visit 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 counters?

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