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Many cats enjoy interacting with catnip-stuffed toys. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a member of the mint family. This common herb, also called "catmint," affects felines in much the same way that marijuana does humans. An exposed cat will spend about 10 minutes rubbing against the source of the catnip, obviously in great pleasure. Then the interlude ends with the cat (according to the latest scientific studies) suffering no short-term or long-term ill effects. All feline models, including lions, are susceptible to catnip. (The herbs valerian and Canadian honeysuckle produce a similar reaction.) However, not all individuals are affected. Only 50 percent to 60 percent of adult cats react to catnip, and kittens younger than 2 months are indifferent to it.
The Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care. The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides cat owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!
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Many cats enjoy interacting with catnip-stuffed toys. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a member of the mint family. This common herb, also called "catmint," affects felines in much the same way that marijuana does humans. An exposed cat will spend about 10 minutes rubbing against the source of the catnip, obviously in great pleasure. Then the interlude ends with the cat (according to the latest scientific studies) suffering no short-term or long-term ill effects. All feline models, including lions, are susceptible to catnip. (The herbs valerian and Canadian honeysuckle produce a similar reaction.) However, not all individuals are affected. Only 50 percent to 60 percent of adult cats react to catnip, and kittens younger than 2 months are indifferent to it.
The Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care.