How Catnip Gets Cats High
If you've ever fed a cat catnip, you know that they go crazy for it! What are the effects of catnip on your feline friend? Tara explains. Read More: How does catnip work its magic on cats?...
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For most cats, catnip is like crack. But what is it that makes them go so crazy? And is it JUST cats who are affected by it? Hey guys, Tara here for Dnews - and those of you out there who own cats have probably, at some point, gone to the pet store and purchased catnip. They love it, right? At the time, you probably didn’t give it much thought - but realize that every time you give your cat catnip, you’re actually dosing them with a psychoactive drug. It’s like weed for cats, basically. So how does it work? And why do cats go SO crazy for it? Well, the proper name for catnip is Nepeta cataria. It’s part of the mint family, but it’s special - because the entire plant is coated in these tiny microscopic bulbs that contain a chemical called nepetalacto...
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For most cats, catnip is like crack. But what is it that makes them go so crazy? And is it JUST cats who are affected by it? Hey guys, Tara here for Dnews - and those of you out there who own cats have probably, at some point, gone to the pet store and purchased catnip. They love it, right? At the time, you probably didn’t give it much thought - but realize that every time you give your cat catnip, you’re actually dosing them with a psychoactive drug. It’s like weed for cats, basically. So how does it work? And why do cats go SO crazy for it? Well, the proper name for catnip is Nepeta cataria. It’s part of the mint family, but it’s special - because the entire plant is coated in these tiny microscopic bulbs that contain a chemical called nepetalacto...
