What does catnip do to cats? In short it sets off a series of nerve stimulations from the nose to the centre of the brain where it has an effect upon the hypothalamus and the amygdala creating an emotional sexual response akin to responding to an artificial cat pheromone. please continue reading
Thirty-three percent (one in three) of domestic cats do not respond to catnip and therefore sixty-six percent do. Eighty percent of domestic cats respond to silver vine another cat stimulant. Fifty percent of domestic cats respond to valerian root and … please continue reading
Do tigers like catnip? The answer depends upon the individual tiger. Some domestic cats don’t respond to catnip and most tigers do not respond to catnip. Big Cat Rescue (BCR) state that tigers respond to catnip but they do mention … please continue reading
It is relatively straightforward to get your cat to use a scratching post. Your Cat Is Scratching the Carpet If your cat is scratching the carpet you should buy a horizontal scratching board. There are many examples of this sort … please continue reading
This super, plump classic tabby cat wandered into the pet store and homed in on the catnip shelf were he enjoyed himself to the amusement of spectators, one of whom videoed him. Pages on catnip on PoC
Some cats like the smell of bleach even though generally cats dislike the smell of cleaning chemicals. Some cats get high on the smell of bleach as if it is catnip. There appears to be no chemical link between the … please continue reading
It never occurred to me until now. Giving your cat a pill, which can be bloody difficult, might be easier if he/she is a little high on silver vine. Silver vine is another word for matatabi and matatabi is similar … please continue reading
You’ll have to take this as you find it. It’s an Amazon comment. We know that Amazon comments are not always truthful. This product, which has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Amazon.com is extremely popular because the reviewers … please continue reading
On the internet, I don’t think you’ll find a clean clear answer to the question, “is it safe for cats to eat catnip?” You will find some answers about the safety of humans consuming catnip. You might know that catnip … please continue reading
Today, I received a gift of catnip in the post. It was unexpected. It came from Walter and Jozef, the two cats who live with Ruth and Barbara. It was sent by Viv Robinson (& Partners) Home Textiles. It is … please continue reading
