I found some interesting information.
"A cat liking catnip is an inherited trait, which is why some cats love it and some don’t. The response is due to an autosomal gene. When cats love this herb, they will roll in it, lick it, eat it and go crazy for a couple of minutes. The thing cats go wild about in catnip is a substance called nepetalactone, which causes a chemical reaction in the feline brain." [more info]
Then, I started wondering, "Do lions and tigers like catnip?"
Check out this website which has a great video of the big cats reacting to catnip. My favorite is the panther (of course!), followed by the two bobcats!
Since I don't have a photo of me rejecting catnip, here is one of me rubbing my scent on the wood at the bottom of the steps.
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You know what? Nicki doesn't much like nip, either--except it makes him mean. If he gets any, he'll then go and attack Derry.
Derry, on the other hand, does like nip, but it only affects him for a minute or two, so not long at all.
Now, the outdoor stray the human feeds--he DOES like nip, big time!
We aren't big fans of Nip though we might play with it for a while. But silvervine! Oh, that silvervine is something else. You've gotta put that on your Christmas wish list. :)
I like nip but I don't like it nearly as much as my Grandpa Bobo did. I prefer FOOD!
Sister Sascha doesn't care for the nip either, but I am glad to take her share.
I didn't used to like nip, but it kind of grew on me after a while. I will never be an insane nip head like my roommates are, though!
perhaps, King Mr. Black, you just hold your nip better than the rest of us lightweights. maybe you need your nepatalactone straight up.
pee ess - loved teh leopard.
You are a lucky guy, Mr B, not to be a a niphead. It is a burden some of us have to bear!!! ;)
Well, I watched that video...I attack nip toys exactly the same way those kids attacked the bags! I am a notorious nip toy shredder.
Well, we love the nip around here, but the Mommie says that the cat before us did not care for it! You do not know what you are missing.
We are nip heads...we admit it!! You can send us your nip!!
everyone loves the nip here! The more the better! That video of the big cats enjoying the nip was great! Glad to know the big kitties get the same pleasure!
That is a very naughty and cute face about your last photo! I just LOVE IT!
Hmm, maybe you should try silvervine?
I love nip, and I love silvervine... I am frightened of cat mint tho! Rumblemum doesn't know why, but I run whenever some comes near me!
Hammy doesn't really care for nip, but he does love silvervine.
Sorry you don't like the Nip, King Mr. B (and maybe I better STICK to the "B" since evidently I've gone color-blind, ha ha meow!) We loved the video--the Panfur was my favorite too!
Sound like you should try silvervine. It's like kitteh crack. Sooooo good!
Interesting, I thought everyone liked cats catnip.
Leo didn't like nip at first, but now he LOVES it! It was funny when he used to run from it! Now he can hear the container opening and he comes running!
Esme and Mitalee seem relatively indifferent to nip but Malou and Levon love it. Levon drools on any toy or pocket with nip! Interesting findings you discovered. Have you tried silvervine? We hear that many cats love it but we've never tried it.
the critters in the cottage xo
You prefer a hunk of wood to CATNIP???
Silly, silly kitty.
; ) Katie
(just kidding...you know I luf you....besides, more catnip for me!) XO
King Mr. Black--We must have a high-level meeting soon, as we have a royal event to plan. It will be happening just after the New Year, and will be your first official state occasion! More soon, but start grooming those furs and polishing your crown.
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