Why do Cats Love Catnip  2014年6月29日、ジェイミーさんより。 | まだ口コミはありません If you've ever seen a cat go wild as if possessed, then chances are they were probably under the influence of catnip. Catnip is also known as catmint, catwort and field balm - whatever you call it, it has the power to make even the most docile or grumpiest of cats awash with total happiness and bliss - plus it's pretty amusing to witness! What is catnip? First off, catnip is not a drug. Rather, it's part of the mint family, which boasts 250 species. It originally came from Europe and Asia and it was always destined to be loved by cats as it's derived from the Latin word 'cataria' meaning 'of a cat.' Essentially when the leaves of the plant are broken a chemical and essential oil called nepetalactone is released which many cats seem to respond to in a very, very positive way. Why do cats love it? It's a bit of a myth to say that all cats love catnip. The reality is around half of all cats don't respond at all to it. It's an inherited trait, so not all cats end up with the catnip-loving gene. If you're unsure whether you have a catnip lover on your hands, you'll know by six months of age. Kittens and older cats don't respond either to it's minty goodness. Interestingly, it's not only domestic cats that can fall under the spell of catnip - big cats like lions easily succumb to catnip's powers. We wonder if keeping some catnip in your pocket would help if you came face to face with a lion out in the wild? Essentially, what happens is the chemical nepatalactone mimics a cat's pheromones causing a surge in a cat's brain that makes them want to rub up against the smell. And boy, do they go wild…   イメージクレジット 副作用 Some typical reactions include:     •    Eat, lick, roll around or sniff the catnip     •    Rubbing themselves against the catnip     •    Playing with the catnip     •    Generally acting bizarrely     •    Rolling and flipping     •    Meowing or growling     •    Hyperactivity     •    Agression It is possible for cats to overdose on catnip which can lead to vomiting or diarrhea. If they've had a bit too much catnip they might also be unresponsive, twitch, make random noises or excessively drool. It that's the case, remove them from the catnip - but don't worry, catnip wears off in around 15 minutes and cats do return to their normal selves. These above reactions are all caused when a cat sniffs catnip, however, if they end up eating the catnip they may in fact become very mellow and sedate. Is it safe? Catnipは信じられないほど安全で、あなたの猫の健康に脅威はありません。あなたの猫が中毒になることも不可能です。しかし、上記のように、あなたの猫が頻繁なユーザーになると、彼らは下痢を経験するかもしれません - あなたはアクセスを制限する必要があるかもしれません。   イメージクレジット How can it be used? Once you've witnessed what a powerful effect catnip can have on your feline - you'll soon realise that you can use it to your advantage as a trusty training tool. If you want to curb any naughty behaviours or entice your cat to use something like a new bed, a sprinkle of catnip can go a long way. Similarly, you can also make bored kitties entertained by making simple catnip flavoured toys  - try sprinkling an old sock with a bit of catnip. 乾燥したキャットニップは、それほど強くないスプレーフォームのカウンターパーツよりも、一般的にネコで効果的で楽しいということに注意することが重要です。あなたはまたあなたの庭でいくつかを成長させることを考慮することができますので、あなたは物事のほぼ一定の供給を持っています。 あなたが使用していない乾燥したカニューレは、効力を保持するために冷凍庫に保存する必要があります。 Can humans use it? 猫に人気があるにもかかわらず、犬型は人間にとっても非常に有用です。 Catnipはカモミールと同様の性質を持っているので、穏やかな効果を提供するために茶にすることができます。 It can also be used to help sooth ailments like:     •    Mosquito bites     •    Upset stomachs     •頭痛     •    Coughing     •    Insomnia     •    Muscle aches and pains     •    Chills     •    Haemorrhoids     •    Toothache It can be used as a:     •    Anaesthetic     •    Anitbiotic     •抗リウマチ薬     •    Antispasmodic     •    Astringent     •    Diuretic Please note, pregnant women should completely avoid catnip as it can induce uterine contractions. 特集画像クレジット コメント0 コメントを残したい方 名前* *あなたの名前を入力してください。 メール * メールアドレスは公開されません 有効なメールアドレスを入力してください。 コメント *あなたのコメントを入力してください。 認証番号 'セキュリティコードを入力してください。 送信