Too much catnip

[wtlftr]

Look at those glassy ass eyes

 

[Lestat]

what does catnip do to cats exactly?

 

[wtlftr]

I think it puts them in a state of euphoria. But peeps do not know, cause they cannot communicate with felines

 

[Lestat]

"Catnip" is the common name for a perennial herb of the mint family. It is native to Europe and is an import to the United States and other countries. The catnip plant is now a widespread weed in North America.

Given to the right cat, catnip can cause an amazing reaction! The cat will rub it, roll over it, kick at it, and generally go nuts for several minutes. Then the cat will lose interest and walk away. Two hours later, the cat may come back and have exactly the same response.

Because there really isn't any scent that causes this sort of reaction in humans, catnip is hard for us to understand. However, it is not an uncommon behavior in animals that rely heavily on their noses. For example, there are many scents that will trigger intense hunting behavior in dogs, and other scents will cause dogs to stop in their tracks and roll all over the scent.

Although no one knows exactly what happens in the cat's brain, it is known that the chemical nepetalactone in catnip is the thing that triggers the response. Apparently, it somehow kicks off a stereotypical pattern in cats that are sensitive to the chemical. The catnip reaction is inherited, and some cats are totally unaffected by it. Large cats like tigers can be sensitive to it as well.

The reaction to catnip only lasts a few minutes. Then the cat acclimates to it, and it can take an hour or two away from catnip for the cat to "reset." Then, the same reaction can occur again. Very young kittens and older cats seem less likely to have a reaction to catnip.

 

[nycgirl]

Awwww. What's his/her name?

 

[wtlftr]

good read lestat. Some cats have tripped over things after taking catnip. so watch your cats after the catnip

 

[wtlftr]

My cats name is BAXTER and he is a purebred RUSSIAN blue. He is 15 pounds and lean. All who meet Baxter say he is full of muscle. I point to the treadmill

 

[slickdadd]

Has he eaten an entire box of Fruit Loops yet?

 

[wtlftr]

nope. just science diet

 

[Griz1]

"Catnip" is the common name for a perennial herb of the mint family. It is native to Europe and is an import to the United States and other countries. The catnip plant is now a widespread weed in North America.

Given to the right cat, catnip can cause an amazing reaction! The cat will rub it, roll over it, kick at it, and generally go nuts for several minutes. Then the cat will lose interest and walk away. Two hours later, the cat may come back and have exactly the same response.

Because there really isn't any scent that causes this sort of reaction in humans, catnip is hard for us to understand. However, it is not an uncommon behavior in animals that rely heavily on their noses. For example, there are many scents that will trigger intense hunting behavior in dogs, and other scents will cause dogs to stop in their tracks and roll all over the scent.

Although no one knows exactly what happens in the cat's brain, it is known that the chemical nepetalactone in catnip is the thing that triggers the response. Apparently, it somehow kicks off a stereotypical pattern in cats that are sensitive to the chemical. The catnip reaction is inherited, and some cats are totally unaffected by it. Large cats like tigers can be sensitive to it as well.

The reaction to catnip only lasts a few minutes. Then the cat acclimates to it, and it can take an hour or two away from catnip for the cat to "reset." Then, the same reaction can occur again. Very young kittens and older cats seem less likely to have a reaction to catnip.

So basically, you're saying it acts like the smell of pussy for the men on this forum?

"The man will rub it, roll over it, kick at it, and generally go nuts for several minutes. Then the man will lose interest and walk away. Two hours later, the man may come back and have exactly the same response. "

 

[Daisy_Girl]

So basically, you're saying it acts like the smell of pussy for the men on this forum?

"The man will rub it, roll over it, kick at it, and generally go nuts for several minutes. Then the man will lose interest and walk away. Two hours later, the man may come back and have exactly the same response. "

LMAO, that was awesome.

BTW, beautiful cat!

 

[wtlftr]

my cat kicks asz

 

[jenscats5]

My cats name is BAXTER and he is a purebred RUSSIAN blue. He is 15 pounds and lean. All who meet Baxter say he is full of muscle. I point to the treadmill

Baxter is a very handsome fellow....Give him a kitty treat from me....and rub his belly...

 

[Mr. dB]

host cat pic for non plats