July 17th, 2009
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Many cats love catnip. There are definitely some that turn up their noses at the stuff and just looked bored. But for those of us with nippy felines, we know how crazy a cat can get after a little nip. Your cat might be like the cat my nephew lives with – he hides his toy, then will spend the rest of the day stalking people’s legs and attacking anything that moves.
Why does this simple herb have such a hold on cats? There is a chemical in catnip that mimics the effects of a pheromone. It is nontoxic to cats and has some good uses – it can act as a stimulant and encourage activity, it can be used in training, and, for some cats, it actually mellows them out. Of course, if your cat is climbing the walls or trying to fly, you might want to cut back for awhile. |
Wheeeeeeeee! We luz it when Mom puts som on R scratzpad.
I planted cat nip in my garden for the cat. He ignores it and it is growing wild/spreading!
He loves cat nip toys.
I’ve heard that before, that cats prefer the dry. Try crushing the leaves between your fingers first – this apparently helps release the odor.