A Nip of the ‘Nip

A look at how catnip affects cats large and small

While stoners light up to celebrate 420, cats have an herb they crave: catnip! Although the Weed with Roots in Heck is famous for making cats frisky, it can also mellow them out. Internet celebrikitties Cole and Marmalade take an in-depth look at catnip’s chemical effects.




But it isn’t just kitties who love the ‘nip — big cats love it, too. In this classic video from Big Cat Rescue, tigers, cheetahs and other big kittens get baked. (thanks to Elaine W.)




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5 thoughts on “A Nip of the ‘Nip

  1. Elaine Williamson April 20, 2018 / 1:45 pm

    I sent in the big cat video just today. Guess it won’t run. ?

  2. Ricky's Mom April 20, 2018 / 4:08 pm

    The late Mookie and Mazzilli were among those cats who were unmoved by the ’nip. I wonder which way this little morsel will go?




    More info on morsel here: http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/2018/04/rare-baby-fishing-cat-arrives-by-cesarean-delivery.html#more

    • Gigi The cat lady April 20, 2018 / 4:21 pm

      That hight quality cute!

  3. debg April 20, 2018 / 9:30 pm

    I wanted to huff all those kitty bellies–even on the big cats!

    Cole and Marmalade are so funny.

  4. NathanF April 21, 2018 / 2:00 am

    Ah, catnip. For the dog people around here, I’m given to understand that the herb anise has a similar effect on dogs…

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