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Catnip VS Cat Grass. What's the difference?
Is Cat Grass just a different name for Catnip? If not, what are the
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"Jonny R" wrote in message om... Is Cat Grass just a different name for Catnip? If not, what are the differences between the two? Thanks. Catnip is a member of the mint family. http://science.howstuffworks.com/question303.htm (which has a link to...) http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant07.htm Most, but not all, cats love it, whether to eat it, roll around in it, whatevewr. They may react differently: some get all releaxed, some get more excited. It appears to be self-limiting - cats will only eat or roll around in it just so much per session, & there appear to be no residual after-effects. If you or someone else grows it in the garden, you can give it to them fresh - just picked, or you may even find it grwoing in the wild - such as along property lines, the edges of roads, etc. Or it can be bought dried & crumbled, in packages. The grass they sell for cats isn't catnip. I haven't bought it in a good 25 years, so am not sure what varieties of grasses - or grains - are used. They don't get "high" on the grass(es) - just chew it, maybe for digestive purposes? Cathy |
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From: "Cathy Friedmann"
The grass they sell for cats isn't catnip. I haven't bought it in a good 25 years, so am not sure what varieties of grasses - or grains - are used. They don't get "high" on the grass(es) - just chew it, maybe for digestive purposes? I grow wheat grass for my cats. They've been getting it since they were kittens and they really enjoy chewing on it. It has a lot of essential vitamins in it. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm |
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On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 11:20:42 -0400, "Cathy Friedmann"
wrote: "Jonny R" wrote in message . com... Is Cat Grass just a different name for Catnip? If not, what are the differences between the two? Thanks. Catnip is a member of the mint family. http://science.howstuffworks.com/question303.htm (which has a link to...) http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant07.htm Most, but not all, cats love it, whether to eat it, roll around in it, whatevewr. They may react differently: some get all releaxed, some get more excited. It appears to be self-limiting - cats will only eat or roll around in it just so much per session, & there appear to be no residual after-effects. If you or someone else grows it in the garden, you can give it to them fresh - just picked, or you may even find it grwoing in the wild - such as along property lines, the edges of roads, etc. Or it can be bought dried & crumbled, in packages. The grass they sell for cats isn't catnip. I haven't bought it in a good 25 years, so am not sure what varieties of grasses - or grains - are used. They don't get "high" on the grass(es) - just chew it, maybe for digestive purposes? Cathy Were out in the country (I have 13 acres) and my daughters girlfriend who has about 14 outdoor cats (her parents don't believe in fixing the cats is my guess) made a cat grass garden for the cats. She says they do what my indoor cats do with the cat nip... roll in it - eat it - lay in it. I thought about planting some for mine out side and bringing it in for a treat. I am guessing it is not harmful? Someday if I get money to do it I plan to make an outdoor inclosure for the cats and they can have some cat grass in it. Well that is when I win the lottery and stuff. Then I could take in a few more cats that need a safe loving home. Karryl http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/soft63389/index.htm |
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On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 11:20:42 -0400, "Cathy Friedmann"
wrote: "Jonny R" wrote in message . com... Is Cat Grass just a different name for Catnip? If not, what are the differences between the two? Thanks. Catnip is a member of the mint family. http://science.howstuffworks.com/question303.htm (which has a link to...) http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant07.htm Most, but not all, cats love it, whether to eat it, roll around in it, whatevewr. They may react differently: some get all releaxed, some get more excited. It appears to be self-limiting - cats will only eat or roll around in it just so much per session, & there appear to be no residual after-effects. If you or someone else grows it in the garden, you can give it to them fresh - just picked, or you may even find it grwoing in the wild - such as along property lines, the edges of roads, etc. Or it can be bought dried & crumbled, in packages. The grass they sell for cats isn't catnip. I haven't bought it in a good 25 years, so am not sure what varieties of grasses - or grains - are used. They don't get "high" on the grass(es) - just chew it, maybe for digestive purposes? Cathy Were out in the country (I have 13 acres) and my daughters girlfriend who has about 14 outdoor cats (her parents don't believe in fixing the cats is my guess) made a cat grass garden for the cats. She says they do what my indoor cats do with the cat nip... roll in it - eat it - lay in it. I thought about planting some for mine out side and bringing it in for a treat. I am guessing it is not harmful? Someday if I get money to do it I plan to make an outdoor inclosure for the cats and they can have some cat grass in it. Well that is when I win the lottery and stuff. Then I could take in a few more cats that need a safe loving home. Karryl http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/soft63389/index.htm |
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"Jonny R" wrote in message om... Is Cat Grass just a different name for Catnip? If not, what are the differences between the two? Thanks. Catnip is a member of the mint family. http://science.howstuffworks.com/question303.htm (which has a link to...) http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant07.htm Most, but not all, cats love it, whether to eat it, roll around in it, whatevewr. They may react differently: some get all releaxed, some get more excited. It appears to be self-limiting - cats will only eat or roll around in it just so much per session, & there appear to be no residual after-effects. If you or someone else grows it in the garden, you can give it to them fresh - just picked, or you may even find it grwoing in the wild - such as along property lines, the edges of roads, etc. Or it can be bought dried & crumbled, in packages. The grass they sell for cats isn't catnip. I haven't bought it in a good 25 years, so am not sure what varieties of grasses - or grains - are used. They don't get "high" on the grass(es) - just chew it, maybe for digestive purposes? Cathy |
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