Catnip For Cats
How catnip affects cats, a question I have often wondered about. I always suspected it was a bit like ‘wacky backy’ for cats as the effects on cats that catnip has can only be described as narcotic. So is catnip for cats safe and why do cats love these catnip toys so much? The effect catnip has on cats and their attraction to catnip toys has long been noted by cat owners. Catnip appears to have a narcotic effect on our cats, I have often thought to myself can this really be safe and could my cats get addicted to catnip or even overdose? Nobody wants to think about our beloved cats turning into hard-core catnip addicts so with this in mind I called in the experts and asked for an explanation on catnip for cats. Take a look at the fantastic infographic below all about catnip for cats :
Why Catnip Affects Cats
Ever wondered what catnip is and why your cat is acting so strange when it comes into contact with it? First off though, don’t panic! Your cat is absolutely ok, it might look a bit odd to see your cat drooling or over-excited, but it’s just a chemical reaction to a drug in the leaves called Nepetalactone, and it wears off in roughly 15 minutes. Yes, your cat is in essence “high” from this drug, but there is no chance of overdosing, as cats know when they have had enough, and after initial exposure their bodies will not accept the effects for another few hours. Some cats in fact are not even effected by catnip! Check out this great infographic below from catnipsum explaining all about catnip:
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So how does catnip affect your cats? Let us know your experiences and thoughts in the comments section below.
