I swear, it's like he's on premium dope. I thought he might be a bit silly on the stuff, but it's like he's been infected by Barry White. He's in love with everything , and man is he happy!!!!!! Is this normal? Do other cats have different reactions? Like what? It's really quiet interesting!
2007-02-10 12:41:57 · 11 answers · asked by Skanky McSkankypants 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there. Though the exact nature of this effect catnip is not fully understood, some cats get and aphrodisiac type of effect while others are not affected at all. Here is an article you might enjoy on the subject. http://www.zapgraphix.com/articles_0003.html Have a purrfect year.
2007-02-10 12:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by firestarter 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let's see...
My cat, Phoebe, walks around like she is drunk and has a tendency to close her eyes while walking, which causes her to run into walls...
Myparents have four cats. Ashley, the eldest, is usually violent, but she gets so lovable while on catnip. Mimi, the second oldest, gets somewhat violent. She doesnt like the other cats getting near her. Lola, the fattest cat, actually starts working out and being playful instead of a couch potato. Sammy, the only boy cat, although he is fixed, he walks up to the other girls and starts grooming them and purring, getting real affectionate with the other cats but avoiding the humans.
2007-02-10 20:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by indianteardrops 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats react very differently to this stuff. One of my cats couldn't care less about it. He generally sniffs it and then looks at me expectantly for a treat he likes. However my other cat goes nuts! He rolls on his back and grabs at ankles and once tried to open is mouth as wide as possible and put my entire heel into it. It didn't fit, but he sure tried. Apparently only 2/3 of cats react to it, and for some reason, kittens don't react until they are older. Sometimes they are even repulsed by it. The good news? It is lots of fun and non-addictive. So enjoy it!
2007-02-10 20:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by rumezzo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal! Cats have a tendency to go wild over catnip, and have been know to act drunk or crazy after sniffing it for a bit. Don't worry! My cat races around the house like he's mad, rolls around in the stuff and scatters it around the room!
2007-02-10 20:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by ☼SoccerGirl☼ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's exactly what cat nip is supposed to do... make em happy. Lots of cats love catnip.. It's like a kitty drug. Completely normal reaction. I keep a tub in my cabinet for my cats =)
2007-02-10 20:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by Shassica 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, both my cats love the stuff. They love to eat it and roll around on it, then go bonkers and start swatting at each other and swatting at invisible objects. They have an excellent time!
2007-02-10 20:46:40 · answer #6 · answered by Starscape 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
LOL OH yeah, it is kitty pot. My BF will give the cats the it, is funny. The cats go nuts playing and chasing each other. Then they fall asleep.
2007-02-10 20:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by SHAy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
every cat has a different reaction to catnip. two of my cats don't care about it, then the other two become very violent and attack everything. its perfectly normal!
2007-02-10 20:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mariah 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
its actually a sexual release, dont ask me all the scientific components behind it- ur best bet is to wikipedia it to see how it really goes down, but ya to sum it up, ur cat is pretty much on E and lovin it
2007-02-10 20:53:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah... cats go wild over that stuff... it's crazy
2007-02-10 20:44:25 · answer #10 · answered by tanj 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋