Here's what I just got from CatAge Companion (part of RealAge health site)
Cats Just Want to Have Fun
"Just one sniff of catnip can turn the most dignified cat into the feline equivalent of a frat boy partying with a lampshade on his head."
"Catnip does its thing by releasing a compound called nepetalactone. About half of all cats are immune to its effect, but those who are genetically programmed to be sensitive to this aromatic oil quickly lose their inhibitions. A member of the mint family, catnip doesn't affect kittens or any other species. It's harmless -- unless your cat ingests too much, in which case she'll probably just vomit. To keep the leaves and stems potent for your little catnipper, store this herb in the freezer."
So it's really kitty-pot. funny!



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Neither cat of mine goes for it. Damn. They are both immune.

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