Researchers suspect that catnip targets feline "happy" receptors in the brain. When eaten, however, catnip tends to have the opposite effect and your cat mellows out. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipp
Why Do Some Cats Not React to Catnip? Catnip’s effects on cats can vary, with some cats appearing to be immune to the spell of the plant. Researchers estimate that about 30% of cats don’t have any reaction to catnip. Experts think this is a genetically inherited trait that is passed...
In cat-to-cat behavior, the cat that hisses regularly is almost always the one being chased or antagonized. Common scenarios for cats to hiss at each other include: A female cat with a litter of kittens may hiss, growl, chase, swat, or try to bite another cat that approaches, even one...
Every cat will react differently when you give a command. Some will ignore you or look at you like you’ve gone crazy, while others will be curious and eager to learn more. When teaching commands to your cat, teach them one at a time. Not only are they good habits to form, but the...