Cat Behaviour

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10 Facts About Catnip And Cats

Friday, June 1st, 2007

1. Catnip is the popular name for a plant of Asiatic origin called Nepeta Cataria.The stem and leaves have a volatile oil containing a chemical called Nepetalacone which is responsible for creating that ‘catnip effect’
2. Catnip” and “catmint” are two different varieties of nepeta, a perennial ground cover and member of the mint family, growing […]

Using Catnip To Improve Your Cat’s Behaviour

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Catnip is an hallucinogen that minimizes a cat’s inhibition. Its safe effects can be used to successfully improve a cat’s behaviour. Catnip creates a feeling of euphoria that can last about fifteen minutes but is very safe for cats and is not addictive at all.
On coming into contact with catnip, cats will roll in it, […]

How To Prevent Cat Fights

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Understanding the reasons why a cat fight can start can help you to reduce any outbreaks. So what are the most common reasons?

Cats may be fighting over their territory or for the rights to mate with a female.
Feline maternal instincts are also another common cause - for example, if a mother cat feels the need […]