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Can cats eat catnip? Given how much some of our feline friends love this green stuff, it's a question you may well be asking if you have a kitty companion in the family. The good news is, catnip ...
My cat Cabbage loves catnip. I’m not the biggest fan because when she eats it, she gets really aggressive. Whatever toy she's playing with gets destroyed, even if that toy happens to be, say, my ...
Is catnip dangerous for my cat, and can they ingest it? Both Dr. Crow and Dr. Lippman agree that catnip is not in dangerous for cats, in any way. "It is safe to ingest," says Dr. Lippman.
Catnip’s status as kitty kryptonite is due to a specific chemical compound called nepalacatlone that the plant naturally releases when its leaves or stem are bruised.
Catnip has been compared to marijuana and LSD, but is it really anything like these drugs? We took on the science of catnip to see what it's really doing to your cat's brain.
Find out what's safe and toxic for your cat, from catnip to tuna. Answers to questions like, "Can my dog eat cat food?" and "Can my cat eat after being spayed?" ...
Most cats get high after sniffing/eating catnip plants. Kind of like having a couple of martinis. It’s harmless to them but is an effective way to keep them from pooping in your garden.
Nepeta cataria, or more commonly known as catnip is a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia that is well known for its cat-attracting (and craze-inducing) properties among domestic cats and ...
Loki Nala Cooper's cat, meanwhile, apparently takes a different approach to enjoying the herb, "My cats EAT the catnip," the pet owner revealed. A few like Squishy had it even harder when it came ...
Cats on catnip are clearly having a wonderful time – but does it get them high? Our vet explains more… ...
Not all cats are affected by catnip. According to Cat Behavior Associates, the “catnip response” is hereditary, and one-third of all cats lack the gene that enables them to feel the high.