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How does catnip makes cats loopy?

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Answer #1

I don’t think it makes them loopy. There’s just something good smelling and therefore attractive in there :)

Answer #2

nooooo i gave my cat catnip earlier & he was rolling on the floor growling & drooling o.o

Answer #3

“CATNIP: (Nepeta cataria–also part of the mint family of plants) contains a substance called cis-transnepetalactone which when inhaled or eaten is thought to be hallucinogenic through the stimulation of centres in the brain–it gives some cats a europhoric high. Not all cats are responsive to catnip because of: -genetics -poor quality catnip Catnip not only helps makes cat more excitable, but it helps calms them down after the excitability period. Many veterinarians will recommend to use catnip to help calm kitty before coming to the veterinary office rather than medicating them.”

Answer #4

catnip is like weed to a human it does the same thing to cats as weed does to humans..

Answer #5

O.O

Answer #6

well. that makes sense.

Answer #7

yeah:)

Answer #8

Very good response, but I believe Terms of Use asks that you site your source, if you copy information from another webpage.

Answer #9

I meant cite, but I am sure you understood.

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