One of my cats will cry continually and is not satisfied with feeding, petting, cuddling, talking to him or anything else. Until he gets some catnip he will continue to cry. Then he will 'use' and settle down for a rest in his bed. Should he go to Kitty rehab?
2006-10-28 05:42:20 · 12 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
yes he does you need to take him and hold a intervention with him and all the other cats. also take him to a wooded area and make him do a cat scan for mouses and let him earn his keep
2006-10-28 05:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I called a vet friend of mine about your question (it sounded so funny).
She says yes, cats can have susbtance abuse issues (typicaly physical withdrawal symptoms from a medication).
In the case of catnip cats can develop a psychological addiction, but this is not common. Most cats love the stuff, but aren't addicted.
The best way to help your cat is cold turkey (total withdrawal from catnip). Do not introduce catnip again into your cat's environment or the problem will start all over again. It may be rough for 7 to 30 days, but the cat will stop.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-28 05:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Poli Sci / Law Prof 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can! I had 2 cats addicted to catnip & they fought like banshees to be the first to get to it!
2006-10-28 05:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by bluedawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well he may be addicted to it. Ween him off it just like a human I suppose. It may be more of a behavioral problem. He has figured out that crying and meowing will have a favorable ending. Ask your vet who your local animal behavioral specialist is and see how she recommends dealing with the problem.
2006-10-28 05:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats funny! my kitty had the same proble. just add a little bit to his food, and every day, add a little less. that helped my winston =)
also, kitty rehab is for cats on rox, and crank. ur cat haz a tiney problem. he'll be ok
2006-10-28 05:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat started smoking catnip when he was one. At the age of 2 he knocked up his girlfriend and the kittens were born with six paws and two tails. They were SO cute!!!!!!!! Now at age 4 he is shooting up heroin and smoking crack. Last week, he knocked over a liquor store to help support his habit.
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2006-10-28 05:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by ebrnic 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Probably not. I have four cats and one of mine whines continously in the morning when we get up. See my husband has spoiled him by giving him a saucer of milk when he gets up and made a habit out of it.) I don't think he is adicted to milk just is spoiled and wants it and has gotten into this routine. I have always given my cats cat nip and have never saw any evidence of it harming them. Now give some cat nip to your bratt before she drives you totally nuts.
2006-10-28 05:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by TennesseeGirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that catnip is addictive to cats.
2006-10-28 05:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that will be wrong!
Cats r very addicted to catnip, so there is nothing you can do except:
put it on your hand to pet it wit
rub it on the food bowl so it can eat
Well basiclly rub it on everything so you can do wat eva wit it
2006-10-28 06:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by sexyme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mine are addicted to cat nip, they need the 12 step program called.Cat Nip Anonymous.
2006-10-28 05:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋