Does catnip have any long-term effects on cats?
Catnip is quite the treat for many cats! Approximately half of all cats will be genetically predisposed to enjoy this herb. Catnip is a member of the mint family -- actually there are several different types of catnip, but what makes cats so in love with this herb is a chemical in the leaves known as nepetalactone.
Young kittens, less than 3-6 months, will not be attracted to catnip, but once they pass that age, they will go gaga for it. When you first give your kitty some fresh or dried catnip, you
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Effects of Catnip
by Lori Teller DVM DABVP CVJ February 1st, 2012 | Animal Health, Ask the Vet, Cats
Cats Can Make Humans Ill
by Lori S. January 31st, 2012 | Cats
Even though you love your cat, you must realize that there are some potential dangers to pet ownership. For example, cat scratch disease and toxoplasmosis are two very real illnesses caused by cats. As a cat lover myself, I knew about these two diseases, yet I was unaware of the negative health effects that they actually cause until after I had owned cats for many years. Read on to learn more.
Cat Scratch Disease
I got the phone call while away in college. “Your mom is in the hospital with cat scratch fever,” my dad lamented. At first I thought he
Cat Scratch Disease
I got the phone call while away in college. “Your mom is in the hospital with cat scratch fever,” my dad lamented. At first I thought he
Christmas for Pets
by Jacob P. January 5th, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Reptiles
Note: This could apply to other religious holidays, but I don't know all that much about them, so I used Christmas as an example.
Although everyone celebrates Christmas in their own special way, a recurring theme I see amongst many families is the giving of gifts to the pets on Christmas. I think it is a fun and creative way to involve the pets in family celebrations. At my Dad's house this Christmas, we gave our dog several toys as Christmas presents, and my uncle gave his dog some presents too. Sadly, at my mom's house, neither the chickens nor
Although everyone celebrates Christmas in their own special way, a recurring theme I see amongst many families is the giving of gifts to the pets on Christmas. I think it is a fun and creative way to involve the pets in family celebrations. At my Dad's house this Christmas, we gave our dog several toys as Christmas presents, and my uncle gave his dog some presents too. Sadly, at my mom's house, neither the chickens nor
Stir Crazy Cats
by Lori S. January 3rd, 2012 | Cats
Welcome, winter. Welcome, stir crazy cats! Now that temperatures have dipped well below freezing, my two middle-aged felines have oodles of pent-up energy. It’s funny to watch them meow at the door to go out, only to skitter backwards once they feel the freezing cold air on their faces. No longer can they scamper after chipmunks or bat at butterflies and bees. Long gone are the days of chasing each other across the lawn to meet me as I return from a walk around the block. It’s the beginning of a long winter, and they feel a bit out
Cats Knocking at the Door
by Lori S. December 27th, 2011 | Cats, Pet Adoption
Yesterday I heard a story about pet rescue from an unlikely source, the Fed Ex delivery driver. She had stopped at my house late in the afternoon to deliver boxes for Christmas, and during the commotion my cat, Joe, ran out the door to greet her. Come to find out, the delivery driver is a cat lover, just like I am, so we had a brief conversation about our beloved felines.
She stated she has three cats, as she had just rescued another one from her friend’s house. She proceeded to explain how the kitten had shown up on her
She stated she has three cats, as she had just rescued another one from her friend’s house. She proceeded to explain how the kitten had shown up on her
