Are you struggling with a Monday hating lasagna peeling cat whose lazy lifestyle is turning into a health concern? If they’re not interested in climbing off your computer keyboard to chase mice, chances are they are Nerf blaster the fires catnip discs instead of foam, it could be a better motivation to make them more active. If you’re a dog …
Many of us longtime cat owners enjoy our cats’ antics when we sprinkle catnip on a toy. Some cats go crazy, jumping, rolling, and yowling until they curl up and spend the rest of the day sleeping off each other. Cats seem to love catnip and seek the source of the scent or return to curl up and eat the …
There are many valid theories to explain the global appeal of cats, including our obsession with watching videos of them online. When it comes to the sheer entertainment value of cats, however, our fascination probably stems from their endless repertoire of whimsical behaviors. From being able to “capture” your cat by simply drawing a square around it, to cats who …
Check out this week’s top news. With spring only a month away, we will continue to keep you updated on the latest pandemic news and our coverage of the veterinary industry. Here’s a look at this week’s highlights: To identify effective alternatives to catnip, a study in BMC Veterinary Research looked at cats’ response to three other plant materials: silver …
THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) – A common herb keeping your favorite cat high can hold the key to a mosquito-free summer in your yard. Researchers say catnip is as effective as synthetic insect repellants, including DEET, and they report why this common member of the mint family is positive buggy bugs. The active ingredient in catnip – nepetalactone …
Dr. Jane
February 15, 2021
For a lesson in euphoria, a house cat is perfect for you. When the plant is domesticated, which contains chemicals similar to catnip, most domesticated cats purr, drool, and flatten their faces into their intoxicating leaves and stems and then vanish in a state of catatonic bliss. But the ecstatic rush may not be the only reason cats flock to …
