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Word around the scratching post is that there's a new, natural snack on the streets causing some kitties to give up the catnip. It's something that can be found in almost every home, especially in the summertime. What is this addictive new treat? Watermelon. Just check out this tabby ferociously nom-noming on the pink fruit. How refreshing! See what cats are chatting about: ...
Kitty Goods Worth Pouncing On
Our mas-cat Cairo gave us a little insider info. She claims a happy cat is a pampered cat. Take her advice and shower your kitty with some hip -- and occasionally catnip-filled -- gifts. Check out ten fabulous ideas for your feline. Cats Attack Scratching Post Who it's for: King Kong Cats Where to find it: Uncommon…
Am I the only one who had no idea that catnip works on dogs?! This video is life changing. Look at that poodle go bananas on that 'nip! She barely gets a taste of the stuff and completely blisses out. Even the cat is like, "Whoa, girl! Handle your sh**!" We even get to see the dog satisfy her munchies. Not depicted: the five-hour nap she took immediately after stuffing her face. ...
Bad Alley, Flickr I have no doubt that catnip prompted the Cheshire Cat's grin. My cat Seren wears the same expression when she indulges. But why do cats find this nondescript herb so attractive? Is it a kitty aphrodisiac, a harmless pleasure or something more sinister? Nepeta cataria, or catnip, is a strong-scented mint that contains a volatile oil that's easily released into the air. Biting or rolling on the plant crushes the leaves and releases the oil so cats can get a good sniff. It doesn't take much. Cats can detect catnip oil in the air at saturations as low as one part per billion. How Catnip Works Rather than a simple smell, the chemical in catnip resembles sedative components ...
candyz0416, Flickr Cute Pet Name: Jiji Location: Taipei, Taiwan Age: 8 years Cat Breed: Mixed Favorite Treat: Catnip. Likes: To eat. Dislikes: The vacuum cleaner. Weird Quirk: Eats fast and then spits. Every time. Congratulations to our submitter, candyz0416. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool. More Cute Pets ...
Maggie Osterberg, Flickr Those glazed eyes. That feisty demeanor. And oh, the twitchy bliss. Clearly, someones been dipping into the herb again. Not that herb, but the kitty herb of choice: Catnip! Growing your own kitty psychedelic is not only less expensive then the pre-packaged variety; it's a connoisseurs delight (at least as far as kitty is concerned). Many local pet stores now stock the live plants for your growing convenience. Harvesting and drying catnip is something any pet owner can easily do. Harvesting Catnip Nepeta Cataria, or Catnip, is a herbaceous, perennial herb that can be found growing in the wilds of North America. This hearty relative of the mint family is incredibly ...