Catnip is a plant from within the mint family. The plant contains a chemical nepetalactone which cats go crazy about—whiskers twitching, head butting, body rolling and generally having fun. But, not all cats are susceptible to the plants charms. Only two thirds of cats have inherited the gene.
Catnip is nontoxic to cats but can have these effects on cats for up to 15 minutes. After this time they often are calm and content.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
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My cats LOVE catnip! I live in the country so I grow it for them. :)
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