Why Do Cats Love Catnip?



If your Australian cat loves catnip, it is actually in the minority (at least in Australia). This is due to the strict animal quarantine laws that have been in place in Australia since around 1872. The restrictions have resulted in an extremely limited gene pool. The cats that have grown into furry housemates that we know and love come from a gene pool that is not sensitive to the component of catnip that drives cats wild - nepetalactone.


If your feline friend likes catnip, it means you're lucky enough to have found a cat that has somehow managed to get past those strict suitcase scanners at border security for the past 148 years. Congratulations, and read on to find out more about why cats love catnip.


Catnip facts


In other countries, an average of 75% of cats are crazy about catnip. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 100 cm high and has green leaves. Small white or pastel pink and purple flowers grow in summer. Although the catnip plant is not native to Australia, it is still allowed to grow here. it belongs to the mint family.


Nepetalactone


Nepetalactone is the chemical component of catnip that triggers a neural response in susceptible cats. The chemical causes some form of euphoria or high. In fact, there is nothing quite like watching a cat sprinkle catnip on a daily basis. It dances, dances, and really enjoys playing with the plant.


It is important to note that catnip and its hallucinogenic ingredients are not harmful to cats. Catnip can be smelled, whipped, or chewed without any harmful side effects. It is neither addictive nor harmful. Catnip fans report that sniffing the herb can stimulate cats; When they eat catnip it has the opposite effect make them sleepy.


Side effects


Some cats can be overstimulated by catnip. Overstimulation can manifest itself as an aggression or flight / fight reaction. If you have more than one cat in your house, introduce each individual catnip so you can measure their reactions one by one.


In addition, nepetalactone has been found to be an effective repellent against all types of insects. However, nepetalactone is not the insect miracle cure we have been waiting for, as the chemical loses its ability to repel insects when applied to human skin.


Catnip has also been used to aid digestion and treat upset stomach. However, this applies to the entire mint family that catnip is a part of. If your cat is getting fat from lying in the sun all day, a few pinches of catnip can get him excited and moving around the house like an 80s aerobics video. Good training on the scratching post can also be triggered by rubbing the catnip on the surface.


Try growing a pot of catnip in your yard and see if your cat loves this herb!


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