Cat Q&A on Cat Training and Cat Behavior
Posted October 2nd, 2009 by SpikeQ: Can you modify cat behavior with training?
A: Yes, cat training is not as hard as some doubters predict it is. Kitties probably are not as amenable to training as dogs are but they are trainable. Treats presented as positive reinforcement is certainly the most certain route to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do happy cats make a purring sound?
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 response to their mother cat’s purr to help bond them. It is widely thought that the purring is a vibration of the voice-box as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: What makes a number of 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 demonstrate an allergic reaction because their immune system is trying to combat the foreign protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you stop bad cat behavior like clawing?
A: The best way to break 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 should do this at the time of the bad 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 pan you need to figure out why. The cat may have a urinary tract infection in which case you need to go to the veterinarian. If it is just too dirty you need to keep it cleaner. If you have changed 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 challenging one. Cats like elevated perches and they can 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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