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15-02-2007, 04:57 PM   #1

What is Cat Nip?


Is it a herb or a man made smell.

Why do cats like it.

Jet never seems that fussed on it.



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15-02-2007, 05:06 PM   #2

Re: What is Cat Nip?


It's a plant & the smell sends lots of cats very silly, although not all cats are "cat nip responsive"



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15-02-2007, 05:57 PM   #3

Re: What is Cat Nip?


Smudgley has summed it up well



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15-02-2007, 06:25 PM   #4

Re: What is Cat Nip?


Have a look at this link Andrew .........

http://www.provet.co.uk/petfacts/healthtips/catnip.htm



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15-02-2007, 08:58 PM   #5

Re: What is Cat Nip?


Good link, Mags. Only about 4 of my seven cats reacted to it; some wildly, some just mildly, Leia's a mild reactor. Andrew, you can grow it indoors on a sunny window sill if you don\'t have a garden plot. Jet might react to fresh catnip; some of the stuff you buy dried isn't very pungent,,,,,,



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15-02-2007, 09:04 PM   #6

Re: What is Cat Nip?


cat nip is something that my DOG adores LOL



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15-02-2007, 09:08 PM   #7

Re: What is Cat Nip?


New one to me, BM !!!A dog....??????



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15-02-2007, 10:00 PM   #8

Re: What is Cat Nip?


I remember reading that catnip to a cat is like LSD to a person. India likes the little catnip treats and has gone overboard with her new 'fill as you go' mouse but is still ignoring the catnip in the tub on the patio, but the ginger tom from up the road loves it. Logoes



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15-02-2007, 10:24 PM   #9

Re: What is Cat Nip?


I daren't give my meezers catnip, they are high as a kite without it!



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15-02-2007, 11:12 PM   #10

Re: What is Cat Nip?


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Originally Posted by dandysmom
New one to me, BM !!!A dog....??????
the thing is ben has been brought up with cats since he was 7 weeks old, so he probally thinks hes a cat in dogs clothing LOL



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