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Cat Forum / General Topics / April 2005Opposite of catnip?
Is there anything that is essentially the opposite of catnip? My recently adopted (about a month ago) 15 week old kitten has for the past two weeks been acting like she's high on catnip about half the time now. I'm certain she isn't, because she's an indoor cat (whether she likes it or not) and the catnip is sealed in an airtight container.  SignatureJeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol "The little creep gets around." (Officer Morishi, B5 "Convictions") >Is there anything that is essentially the opposite of catnip? > >My recently adopted (about a month ago) 15 week old kitten has for the >past two weeks been acting like she's high on catnip about half the >time now. I'm certain she isn't, because she's an indoor cat (whether >she likes it or not) and the catnip is sealed in an airtight container. There are other things that may cause your cat to act that way. Clorine bleach smells do it for my cat. He literally attacks my bath towels. He also goes crazy for my dirty clothes sometimes. He loves me, what can I say? pepsi > >Is there anything that is essentially the opposite of catnip? > > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > There are other things that may cause your cat to act that way. > Clorine bleach smells do it for my cat. Oh, yeah, after I clean the bathroom (with a product that contains bleach), Rowan goes apeshit for my hands. I have to wash them really good or she gets all crazy and nibbles too hard. Funny, though, she's the only one who is affected by it. The other two don't seem to notice. Signature-- ~kaeli~ Never mess up an apology with an excuse. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace > Oh, yeah, after I clean the bathroom (with a product that contains > bleach), [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > don't > seem to notice. My three cats LOVE bleach. I often wonder if it will dye their hair one day, the amount of rolling they do after a floor mopping... >Is there anything that is essentially the opposite of catnip? > >My recently adopted (about a month ago) 15 week old kitten has for the >past two weeks been acting like she's high on catnip about half the >time now. I'm certain she isn't, because she's an indoor cat (whether >she likes it or not) and the catnip is sealed in an airtight container. In this case, age is the best antidote: she'll outgrow it. Kittens, like most children, are somewhat hyperactive at certain ages. SignatureT.E.D. (tdavis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu) SPAM filter: Messages to this address *must* contain "T.E.D." somewhere in the body or they will be automatically rejected. It is alleged that Ted Davis claimed: ; >Is there anything that is essentially the opposite of catnip? ; > ; >My recently adopted (about a month ago) 15 week old kitten has for the ; >past two weeks been acting like she's high on catnip about half the ; >time now. I'm certain she isn't, because she's an indoor cat (whether ; >she likes it or not) and the catnip is sealed in an airtight container. ; ; In this case, age is the best antidote: she'll outgrow it. Kittens, ; like most children, are somewhat hyperactive at certain ages. Yeah, I know. But meanwhile, I would like to be able to get her to just chill out sometimes. SignatureJeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol "You know the way of command. Yes, the Wind Swords are right to fear you." (Jha'dur, B5 "Deathwalker") > Is there anything that is essentially the opposite of catnip? > > My recently adopted (about a month ago) 15 week old kitten has for the > past two weeks been acting like she's high on catnip about half the > time now. How so? It's pretty normal for them to be very active at that age. Signature-- ~kaeli~ He's your God, they're your rules - you burn in Hell. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace It is alleged that kaeli claimed: ; > My recently adopted (about a month ago) 15 week old kitten has for the ; > past two weeks been acting like she's high on catnip about half the ; > time now. ; ; How so? For no apparent reason, she'll just go wild. Running around the condo, trying to climb me or just running up to me and giving my leg a "claw hug" and then running away, attacking the bottom step, etc. All with a wild look (eyes wide, pupils dilated, ears pulled up and back). And usually when I'm either trying to work or I'm too achy or tired to play with her. This then also results in her not being in the mood to play when I'm available to play with her. I'm not a stranger to cats, but the last kitten I had was when I was a child, some 25~30 years ago. SignatureJeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol "I have done 400 years of penance in their service. A job for which they said I was ideally suited. Now, perhaps they will finally let me die." "I think that might be wise." (Sebastian/Jack and Capt. Sheridan, B5 "Comes The Inquisitor") > For no apparent reason, she'll just go wild. Running around the condo, > trying to climb me or just running up to me and giving my leg a "claw > hug" and then running away, attacking the bottom step, etc. All with a > wild look (eyes wide, pupils dilated, ears pulled up and back). And > usually when I'm either trying to work or I'm too achy or tired to play > with her. This is pretty typical kitten behavior. Mine even do it as adults, though not as frequently. So does my Mom's cat. It is the primary reason I like to have more than one cat. They can go crazy with each other. And cats are most active at dawn and dusk. When mine DO do this, it is far more likely to occur at dawn or dusk than at any other time. Can you adopt a friend for her of around the same age? Signature-- ~kaeli~ When two egotists meet, it's an I for an I. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace It is alleged that kaeli claimed: ; Can you adopt a friend for her of around the same age? No, I don't think so. I thought of it, on the theory that they could entertain each other, but I don't think I'd be able to keep up with two cats. SignatureJeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol "Focus on the First Ones, on the most ancient of ancients. Let the path take you to them." (Draal, B5 "Voices Of Authority") > It is alleged that kaeli claimed: > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > entertain each other, but I don't think I'd be able to keep up with two > cats. LOL FWIW, I find it *easier* to keep up with two (I have 3, currently), since they require less playtime with me. Actually, we don't play much at all. They come to me for lovin' and petting and relaxing. They play with each other. Sometimes I pull out the kitty wand thing they like to chase, but for the most part they occupy themselves unless they want lap time. They don't get into things overmuch, but I'm laid back (with the whole climbing-on-stuff thing etc) and my home is cat-proofed for the most part, so there's not much to keep up with, for me. Then again, I rarely have kittens any more. The last one I adopted was an adult, and I will probably continue to do that in the future, since kittens find homes easier than adults. I like to take the ones no one else wants. Jeffrey was a beat up mess when I got him, and he's just the sweetest guy. He turned out lovely, too, after some TLC. Isis was a feral kitten who has grown into a wonderful adult, and Rowan, well, she's Rowan. <LOL> She has several recurring health problems, but for the most part she's a wonderful character and she's actually my favorite, even if she IS a bitch. *heh* Signature-- ~kaeli~ Frisbeetarianism (n.), The belief that, when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck there. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace > It is alleged that kaeli claimed: > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > entertain each other, but I don't think I'd be able to keep up with two > cats. I'd tend to agree with kaeli, 2 is easier than one, in many ways. Of course there's the adjustment period, which can be a little stresfull... But after that, they do tend to keep eachother entertained, groom eachother etc.... Chablis was a lot less needy with me, once she accepted Muscat & decided he could stay.... 'No one listen to Zathras. Zathras have tragic life, probably have tragic death too.... But, at least, is symetrey' - Zathras SignatureMathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas >It is alleged that kaeli claimed: > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >I'm not a stranger to cats, but the last kitten I had was when I was a >child, some 25~30 years ago. You just described the best part of owning a cat, to me. pepsi We call it the sh.t-dance in our house. Three of our five cats go poop, then run around like crazy. It seems to make them extra energetic and a little wild. I sometimes wish that could happen to humans :o) > It is alleged that kaeli claimed: > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > I'm not a stranger to cats, but the last kitten I had was when I was a > child, some 25~30 years ago. <SNIP> Don't know about an 'anti' catnip, but I am curious about your B5 quote.... Is it in reference to 'Bester'? The lovely cheif of the psy-cops? SignatureMathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas It is alleged that Mathew Kagis claimed: ; > "The little creep gets around." (Officer Morishi, B5 "Convictions") ; ; Don't know about an 'anti' catnip, but I am curious about your B5 quote.... ; Is it in reference to 'Bester'? The lovely cheif of the psy-cops? Nope. B5's own terror bomber Robert Carlson. Season three, episode two. http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/guide/046.html SignatureJeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol "I can't leave without an explanation. She'll be all over me." "It looks to me like she's already all over you." (Capt. Sheridan and Cmdr. Ivanova, B5 "Voices Of Authority") > It is alleged that Mathew Kagis claimed: > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Nope. B5's own terror bomber Robert Carlson. Season three, episode > two. http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/guide/046.html Thanks... I LOVE B5!!!! Fab series.... With the exception of season 5. 'We live for the one, We die for the one' - Ranger Creed 'No, no... not the one' - Zathras SignatureMathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas |
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