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Catnip is a type of mint and rubbing or sniffing catnip gives them a sort of high (it is not dangerous though). It is not really known why it effects cats in the way it does, but it is due to a chemical called Nepetalactone that is released from the plant when a cat rubs, chews or otherwise "bruises" the leaves.
There is speculation that it may mimic a cat pheromone, but this has yet to be proven.
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Is catnip a drug?
A lot of people know catnip is a drug for cats it'll make them hyper or make them sleepy
What makes a cat more hyper catnip or cat grass?
Catnip is what will make your cat hyper. Catnip affects the majority of cats like a drug (some refuse to eat it or are unaffected by it.) Cat grass is also known as wheat grass and it is eaten by cats for roughage; many owners use it indoors so their cats won't eat their house plants. Some cats have symptoms from catnip other than being "hyper" - acted sedated, or seeming to hallucinate (chasing invisible things, being spooked by nothing, etc.) But catnip doesn't seem to have any ill effects. Cat grass is recommended for a cat's digestive health.
What materials are needed to make catnip treats for cats?
There are many materials that are needed to make catnip treats for cats. Examples of materials that are needed to make catnip treats for cats include soil, water, and sun.
How sour make cat hyper?
I don't really understand what you mean, but catnip makes a cat hyper. I don't think sour things will make a cat hyper.
Are cat plants toxic to cats?
Yes, cat plants, also known as catnip, are not toxic to cats. In fact, many cats enjoy the effects of catnip, which can make them playful and energetic.
What are some of the effects of catnip on cats?
There is an oil in the plant that catnip originates from that cats are extremely susceptible to. The smell of the catnip, or the plant, causes cats to behave in a certain manner. Therefore, catnip becomes a natural addition for cats.
How is catnip eaten?
By cats
Why does catnip only work on cats?
Because cats biochemistry and physiology are different from other groups of animals. Catnip doesn't actually only work on cats! Some dogs like catnip too! And catnip doesn't work on all cats, only about 2/3 of them like it.
How do you put catnip in a sentence?
Some cats really like catnip.
Do big cats like catnip?
Big cats including tigers and lions like catnip just like domestic house cats.
What is the intended purpose of catnip?
Catnip is a intoxicant used to make a cat get silly or playful, kind of like marijuana for cats. Catnip is used for the cat to play with or chew on depending on whether it is fresh or dry. You can sprinkle catnip on top of cat food in order to get the cat more interested in eating their food.
Do male cats like catnip more than females?
I think all cats like catnip, regardless of gender.
