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Old January 7th 05, 03:42 AM
Dave
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I'm on day #4 introducing two kittens to three adult (18 month old)
cats. I haven't had any catnip out so far, but I'm debating getting
some out as a treat for the adults now that everybody is being friendly.

Thoughts?
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Old January 7th 05, 04:04 AM
Tracy
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Just so you know, catnip "can" loosen inhibitions of all kinds,
including aggressive impulses. In other words, don't be surprised if
the rolling and rubbing devolves into some hitting and bonking. It can.
Also, although there are exceptions, kittens aren't always susceptible
to catnip, so they may get a little freaked by the older cats seemingly
going insane right in front of their eyes. It may work out fine, just
keep an eye on everyone while you do it!

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Old January 7th 05, 04:43 AM
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"Dave" wrote in message
ews.com...
I'm on day #4 introducing two kittens to three adult (18 month old)
cats. I haven't had any catnip out so far, but I'm debating getting
some out as a treat for the adults now that everybody is being friendly.

Thoughts?


Don't know about catnip, but my introduction trick (which worked woderfully,
thanks very much) was to have kitty bath in Canada night... When they're
damp& shivering under a blanket together, they seem to bond. Good Luck...

--
Mathew
Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat
En Vino Veritas


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Old January 7th 05, 05:41 AM
Betsy
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I wouldn't do it. My cats (eleven of them, gulp), who normally all get
along, often get into arguments when I give them catnip. And your guys are
at a sensitive stage, and of different sizes. I think this is a recipe for
trouble, personally.

"Dave" wrote in message
ews.com...
I'm on day #4 introducing two kittens to three adult (18 month old)
cats. I haven't had any catnip out so far, but I'm debating getting
some out as a treat for the adults now that everybody is being friendly.

Thoughts?



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Old January 7th 05, 06:24 AM
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I wouldn't do it. My cats (eleven of them, gulp), who normally all get
along, often get into arguments when I give them catnip. And your guys are
at a sensitive stage, and of different sizes. I think this is a recipe for
trouble, personally.

I wouldn't do it either. Catnip makes a couple of my cats very aggressive.

Sherry
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Old January 7th 05, 05:16 PM
Sherry
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Thanks. I was leaning towards avoiding catnip while the kittens are
out, but I was hoping to find some sort of treat for the adults while
the kittens are out and unfortunately catnip is the only thing that
seems to get any attention.

I don't blame you. My cats are like yours; they really don't go after anything
with as much gusto as catnip. But the way mine act, when I let the kittens back
in, they'd be little live punching bags for them.
Yours might react differently. You never know.
Sherry
 




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