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Bizarrely, ingestion does not cause the typical reaction. Catnip is only really effective if sniffed; the aroma must be inhaled and reach sensitive nasal receptors to reach the cat's brain to cause a reaction.
It has been said that some cat actually become drowsy and fall asleep after ingesting catnip. It is thought that Nepetalactone, a chemical compound naturally found in catnip leaves, which can act as a mild central nervous system sedative - thus making cats sleepy when eaten.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost cats become playful and will usually bat it around in a playful manner, rolling around and playing with it. However, some cats are not effected by catnip at all.
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What is cat nip?
Cat nip is just a type of grass that appeals to cats! You can purchase the actual plant in Gardening sections of stores. The more common kind of cat nip is dried out and packaged. Cat nip is not bad for cats, that I know of! Hope your cats enjoy it!
What ingredients are in cat nip?
Catnip is a plant; an herb, to be exact. It's in the mint family. Most cats will go crazy over any type of mint, including catnip!
What caterpillar eats cat nip?
there is no caterpillars that eat cat nip, all caterpillars will see what it is by taking a nibble but no caterpillar eats cat nip
Is Cat Nip A Drug To Cats?
No, they don't. They just love it.
How do you pump cats?
by giving them a nos! NO just joking! give them cat nip! ;)
What is a kiddie catnip?
it is a cats favorite nip and it is safe to eat
How do you bribe your cat?
Alot of people use cat nip to bribe their cats or lure them somewhere. I have a cat that loves cat nip and it usually works when you have ALOT of it. You can buy them at Walmart's, Target, Petsmart, and many others. I hope this helped :)
What are the uses for catnip for cats?
catnip is sometimes used for the stuffing in cat toys so they play with them more. people spray them on scrathing posts so cats scratch on them.they put them in cat beds so they sleep there more often. the cats are hugely attracted to the scent.
Why did the Lawrence massacre happen?
because long ago cats would hang out and eat cat nip and the the dogs ate puppy good and the times were good and then came zeck and he peed
What kind of plant that cat can eat?
I use to work in a field of CAT NIP and learned that they use it in cat food, toy's for cat's ect... cat's love it.
What is the species of the cat?
Cat nip.... its a very rare type of cat often found is south east asia. They originally decended from the bob cats. They have sense then became smaller and have spots. I hope this helped.
Cat breathing funny after cat nip?
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