2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
It is not for nothing that they call it "cat" - all "murki" simply adore it! This herb has an original, slightly lemon scent that attracts cats. Why not pamper your "catnip" and have a catnip in the garden?
Most cats love the smell of catnip. That is why they call it that. This fragrant plant contains the substance nepetalactone, which acts as a stimulant for cats. According to experts, mint is not harmful to cats, therefore, with short or long-term exposure to animals, it does not cause negative consequences.
If after "communication" with mint, playful by nature "murkas" become too active, sometimes even frightening with their slightly inadequate behavior, then lazy cats will be affected by the plant just in time. With its help, "sleepers" become more playful and fun. However, it is not recommended to use stimulants for old or sick cats - this can negatively affect their health.
Catnip or catnip is a spicy plant whose height is from 50 to 100 cm. It looks like medicinal mint, has grayish-green leaves and white flowers with small purple spots.
Fresh mint leaves are most enjoyable for cats. To do this, it is enough to rip off a leaf of the plant, bend it and grind it a little. A characteristic smell appears that can be sniffed by the cat. If the animal is susceptible to it, it will quickly become aroused, jump and happily roll on the floor. Calmer pets can simply inhale the scent of the plant and rub against its leaves.
Catnip can be grown both outdoors and indoors. Before starting this plant, it is worth considering several important nuances:
* Despite the love of the "murka" for this plant, she should not have direct access to it, otherwise, inadvertently, she can damage it.
* The best place to grow mint is in a hanging basket that is fixed to the tree so that the cat cannot reach it.
* In the apartment, you can find a place on the balcony for hanging a basket of catnip, or use a chair with high legs to prevent the animal from reaching the plant. It is necessary to choose a stable chair, because the cat is so smart that it can turn it over.
* The more the plant grows, the stronger the smell comes from it.
* The disadvantage of growing catnip outdoors is that the smell of it attracts neighbors' animals. This will be especially noticeable at night, when "murki" from all around will try to get this delicacy and can fill the entire yard, damaging the nearest beds.
* Many people prefer to grow mint indoors. In this case, the main thing is to find the right place. Mint loves sunlight and should be out of reach of the cat. The best choice is to use a high chair or hang the plant basket from a ceiling hook in a sunny location.
* Catnip can be grown from seed. This process will be lengthy, but reliable and less costly than buying mint in a greenhouse. The plant is not picky and quite hardy. It does not require special care. Anyone can grow a catnip.
A few professional tips:
* It is not recommended to give your cat peppermint more than once a week. Frequent use of the plant will cause the animal to get used to it and stop responding to it. And for her body, any brute force is not particularly useful.
* You can store the plant frozen or dried by dividing it into portions. Therefore, those who do not want to grow it can buy mint and freeze or dry it. However, home grown mint tends to be more flavorful and of better quality.
* Some pet owners believe that catnip does not work for their pets because they gave the cat dry leaves of the plant and its behavior did not change. In this case, it is worth trying to give the cat fresh leaves of the plant. However, there is no guarantee that the cat's reaction to fresh leaves will change, because a third of animals are indifferent to mint.
* Growing this plant in your home is a great idea as the lush and dense, pleasantly smelling greens will always delight the eye.
* Some cats sharpen their claws on upholstered furniture, wallpaper or carpets. This spoils the appearance of the interior. If you can't get your animal used to a special scratching post, you can try rubbing it with catnip - this will help make the board attractive to your pet. It is recommended to use this trick when teaching kittens to a scratching post, which will subsequently develop a conditioned reflex. Of course, it will take some time to train your cat to sharpen its claws in only one place. But "Murki" are very quick-witted and, with the right approach to them, they learn quickly.
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