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Q: Is it possible to train a cat?

A: Yes, cat training is not as challenging as the majority of pet owners imagine it is. Kitties may not be as amenable to training as Champ or Rover are but they are trainable. Tasty treats presented as positive reinforcement is certainly the best means to train a cat.

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

A: Adult cats purr because they are happy and contented and to manipulate humans — who can resist a purring kitty? Kittens purr in response to their mother cat’s purr to assist in bonding them. It is usually 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 quite a few cat owners 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 have a reaction because their immune system is trying to attack the foreign 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 must do this at the time of the naughty 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 visit 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 the kitchen counter?

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 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 tables.