Some time ago, there was a picture of such a "drug-absorbing scene" on the Internet. From the pictures, we can see that a group of "meow walkers" gathered in an orderly manner next to a few catnip grasses. Some were in a trance, some were excited, and they were addicted to the mint fragrance and could not extricate themselves. Such a spectacular scene is really amazing. Is it the corruption of life or the confusion of cat life? Today, Pet Search Science will answer you - the mint grass that makes cats "drunk and dream"?
Catnip, originally named Schizonepeta, is a natural phytochemical called Nepetalactone. It can make cats so excited that they are irresistible. Cats sucking mint grass will feel excited. They will lie on the ground and roll on the left or rub their faces, and may even make pleasant gurgling sounds on the ground like acting coquettishly.
However, not all cats have this reaction to mint grass. Experts believe that about 20% of cats do not respond to "catmint grass", which is closely related to genetics. Generally speaking, the children of cats who respond will also have the same reaction, and this reaction is also related to gender. Male cats will respond more than female cats, and kittens with undeveloped reproductive system will lack reactions.