posted by hot news on Jul 25
Q: Can you modify cat behavior with training?
A: Yes, cat training is not as difficult as most the uninitiated consider it is. Cats are not as attentive to training as canines are but they can be trained. Tasty rewards offered as positive reinforcement is certainly the primary means to train your cat.
Q: Why and how do cats purr?
A: Grown cats purr because they are happy and contented and to play on the emotions of humans — who can resist a purring cat? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is widely assumed that the purring is a vibration of the vocal chords as air is pushed though it. It is also believed that purring is a voluntary action.
Q: What is the reason certain folks 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 a reaction because their immune system is beginning to combat the alien protein and creates histamines.
Q: How do you halt undesirable cat behavior like nipping?
A: The best way to stop 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 must do this at the time of the bad behavior.
Q: How do you litter train a cat?
A: You really shouldn’t have 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 find 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 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 counter tops?
A: This is one of the most asked about cat behavior problems and can be a difficult one. Cats like elevated places and they may 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.