Q: Is it possible to train a cat?

A: Yes, cat training is not as impossible as most pet owners take for granted it is. Cats probably are not as responsive to training as Spot or Fido are but they are trainable. Treats presented as positive reinforcement is probably the most certain means to train your cat.

Q: Why and how do happy cats purr?

A: Grown 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 generally theorized that the purring is a vibration of the larynx as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.

Q: What makes some people are allergic to cats?

A: Cat allergies are caused by the proteins in cat dander coming from the cat’s saliva. The dander dries and becomes airborne. People with cat allergies develop an allergic reaction because their immune system is beginning to fight the enemy protein and creates histamines.

Q: How do you halt unwanted cat behavior like nipping?

A: The best way to stop 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 need to do this at the time of the naughty 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 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 the kitchen table?

A: This is the most asked about cat behavior issues and can be a tough one. Cats like elevated places and they can find food or food aromas on counters and tables. It is best to keep the counters clean and to use something like foil or double sided tape to keep cats off the counters.

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