Cats are drawn to catnip because it contains a compound called nepetalactone, which triggers a temporary euphoric response when they smell it. This chemical interacts with receptors in a cat’s nose, stimulating their sensory neurons and causing behaviors such as rolling, rubbing, and playful excitement. Not all cats react, though, as sensitivity to catnip is inherited genetically. The effects of catnip vary among individual cats, with some becoming energetic and others calm or sleepy. Understanding why cats respond this way […]
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