CATNIP AND CATS

'Most cats adore catnip and go mad whenever they sniff, lick or eat it. Catnip or catmint (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial plant which can be easily grown in your garden or bought from pet shops in a dried form. The smell of it drives cats wild and make them extremely playful as well as having a relaxing effect on them too. Cats are extremely sensitive to smell and the oil found in the leaves and stems of the catnip stimulates the pathways to the brain and produces an altered state in the cat. They also like other herbs such as chives and parsley which provide them with essential minerals to keep them healthy. If they don't have fresh greenery to nibble they often eat your houseplants instead! Domestic cats are not the only felines attracted to catnip - lions and jaguars are also affected by it, but not tigers!'

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