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Posted by: Petango on Aug 9, 2010 at 10:15:00 AM

Anyone who owns cats knows what happens during an encounter with catnip: They sniff it first, rub against it like crazy, taste it with a cursory lick and then some cats will even consume it. The reason why cats go wild for catnip can be summed up in one word: "nepetalactone.” This is an essential oil found in the leaves and stem of the catnip plant that when crushed affects many cats like a drug.

Catnip stimulates many cats, but if consumed, it has the opposite effect and works as a sedative.

Seductive catnip

Classified as Nepeta cataria, catnip is a perennial herb in the mint family that goes by an assortment of names including “catmint.” A catnip plant can grow up to three feet high, and its hairlike gray-colored leaves and stems make it easy to spot in the wild.

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Posted by: Petango on Jul 22, 2010 at 11:16:51 AM

Cats share one trait with us: They like to have fun. They will have more fun if they can share it with their owner. Because cats are smart, they can become bored easily. This can lead to obesity, wandering in search of adventure, or even inappropriate overly aggressive behavior and damage in the home. There are several reasons why interactive cat toys are important for bonding with your pet.

Bonding with a kitten

Learning social play is an important step for kittens between three and 12 weeks of age. At three months, social fighting begins, with skills well developed by six to eight months. During this period, kittens are growing, developing muscle tone, stamina and agility. Playing with their mother and litter mates teaches them normal social feline behaviors.

When they are old enough

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