Catnip (nepeta cataria) is well known for the dramatic behavioural
effect it has on cats, which can be described as "feline euphoria”. Approximately two thirds of cats are susceptible to
the behavioural effects of catnip, as the phenomenon is hereditary. Catnip
pleasantly stimulates cats pheromonic receptor and when cats sense the bruised
leaves or stems of catnip, they may rollover it, paw at it, chew it, lick it,
leap about and purr, often salivating copiously. Some cats will also growl and
meow. This reaction only lasts for a few minutes before the cat loses interest.
It takes up to two hours for the cat to "reset” after which it can come
back to the catnip and have the same response as before. Young kittens and
older cats are less likely to have a reaction to catnip. Lions and tigers are
also sensitive to the effects of catnip!
Contrary to popular belief, there is no
"drug-like” effect from catnip, only emotional release which is healthy
for your cats or kittens.
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