The role of catnip
Catnip is very attractive to cats, Cats are very fond of scratching or nibbling on the leaves of catnip. The reason why cats are so interested in it is actually because catnip has a certain hallucinogenic effect, and cats usually enter a state of excitement or daze after eating catnip. The excited performances of cats after eating include: running, rubbing their bodies or rolling on the ground; daze performances: sitting or falling into a state of meditation, etc. However, because catnip has a certain degree of hallucinogenic effect, pet owners must pay attention to controlling the feeding amount when feeding catnip to cats, even if catnip will not make cats addicted. There is also hope that pet owners understand that although cats feel comfortable and excited after eating catnip, this does not mean that cats must be fed catnip at ordinary times. Catnip is not a necessity for cats, and not feeding it has no effect on cats. In addition, if the pet owner wants to feed catnip to cats, it is recommended to plant a small amount of catnip at home, and it is not recommended to take cats outdoors to forage to prevent cats from accidentally eating poisonous plants.
In addition to making cats excited and relieving tension and anxiety, catnip also has the following effects: It is beneficial to promote the stomach and intestines of cats. Digestion, relieve the symptoms of flatulence and stomach pain in cats; increase the activity of cats.
In addition, there is a plant that is also very helpful for cats’ gastrointestinal digestion, that is cat grass
. Cat grass contains a lot of water and vitamins. Feeding the cat in moderation can help the cat to replenish water, and it can also promote the cat’s intestinal peristalsis and promote digestion. Many owners help cats get rid of hairballs by feeding cats grass. It is recommended that pet owners plant an appropriate amount of cat grass at home.
