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Why does catnip/catmint affect cats?
Every cat I've had has reacted to it in some way. Why DO cats like it so
much? sarah |
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In article ,
enlightened us with... Every cat I've had has reacted to it in some way. Why DO cats like it so much? Not ALL cats are affected by it -- it's a genetic trait. It's a chemical IN the catnip. Kind of like marijuana, but without dead brain cells. See http://www.catniptoys.com/nip_faq.htm -- -- ~kaeli~ When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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kaeli wrote: (...) It's a chemical IN the catnip. Kind of like marijuana, but without dead brain cells. Nepetalactone. Don't think the mechanism of action is known? Sounds like there's a review in Tucker^2 (1988; Econonomic Botany 42: 214-), but I've not got the article. S. |
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In article 1112991246.8759af36f3688d56fd0c66384ace7bc2@teran ews,
"Brandy*Alexandre" wrote: sarah wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav: Every cat I've had has reacted to it in some way. Why DO cats like it so much? Kami could care less. I've heard Siamese are immune. I've heard that it affects males more than females (which is born out by my first three), and that it usually doesn't affect a cat under 1 year of age. Priscilla -- "You can't welcome someone into a body of Christ and then say only certain rooms are open." -- dancertm in alt.religion.christian.episcopal |
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On 8 Apr 2005 13:30:23 -0700, "Steve G"
wrote: Nepetalactone. Don't think the mechanism of action is known? Sounds like there's a review in Tucker^2 (1988; Econonomic Botany 42: 214-), but I've not got the article. S. Any chance this is found in green olives? I know that sounds weird, but my oldest loves green olive juice. He goes nuts over it like it is catnip. So I was curious if there was any similar substance in the two. Rhiannon |
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"faielyne" wrote in message ... On 8 Apr 2005 13:30:23 -0700, "Steve G" wrote: Nepetalactone. Don't think the mechanism of action is known? Sounds like there's a review in Tucker^2 (1988; Econonomic Botany 42: 214-), but I've not got the article. S. Any chance this is found in green olives? I know that sounds weird, but my oldest loves green olive juice. He goes nuts over it like it is catnip. So I was curious if there was any similar substance in the two. Rhiannon Hmm, I wonder if your cat is craving salt for some reason? |
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faielyne wrote: On 8 Apr 2005 13:30:23 -0700, "Steve G" wrote: Nepetalactone. (...) Any chance this is found in green olives? Sure, if the olives have been soaked in catnip tea... AFAIK, it's only members of the Nepeta (Catmint) family that contain nepetalactone, and indeed only a limited number of 'em contain much. I know that sounds weird, but my oldest loves green olive juice. Could be the salt? Or maybe aromatics and / or residual fat in the juice? S. |
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"faielyne" wrote in message
... On 8 Apr 2005 13:30:23 -0700, "Steve G" wrote: Nepetalactone. Don't think the mechanism of action is known? Sounds like there's a review in Tucker^2 (1988; Econonomic Botany 42: 214-), but I've not got the article. S. Any chance this is found in green olives? I know that sounds weird, but my oldest loves green olive juice. He goes nuts over it like it is catnip. So I was curious if there was any similar substance in the two. Rhiannon Mine go crazy over the smell of Valerian (sp?). It's in the herbal sleep aid I take every night (Alluna) and mine will rub themselves all over the little tinfoil and plastic tablet holders just like they do catnip. Hugs, CatNipped |
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LOL..........my fiancee refers to catnip as Kitty Crack! I have 3 cats they
all love it but the one has a bawling fit if he doesn't get catnip every couple of days. Celeste "kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... Every cat I've had has reacted to it in some way. Why DO cats like it so much? Not ALL cats are affected by it -- it's a genetic trait. It's a chemical IN the catnip. Kind of like marijuana, but without dead brain cells. See http://www.catniptoys.com/nip_faq.htm -- -- ~kaeli~ When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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I had a cat Meowzer who would go nuts for olives also. I often would slice
one up and give him as a treat. Getting the olive jar out was one sure way to catch the little brat when he slipped outside and wasn't supposed to be. I'd just toss a few olives on the ground and sprinkle some juice and he's come running then I could scoop him up. Celeste "faielyne" wrote in message ... On 8 Apr 2005 13:30:23 -0700, "Steve G" wrote: Nepetalactone. Don't think the mechanism of action is known? Sounds like there's a review in Tucker^2 (1988; Econonomic Botany 42: 214-), but I've not got the article. S. Any chance this is found in green olives? I know that sounds weird, but my oldest loves green olive juice. He goes nuts over it like it is catnip. So I was curious if there was any similar substance in the two. Rhiannon |
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