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Rescued Treasures Cat Program is the main focus of PALnv and has been serving our community cats since 2019
We offer sponsorship opportunities, gift items for you, your best friend, and your pets, free WiFi, complimentary beverages and snacks, fun events, and best of all adoptable cats and kittens!!
We are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! We also have added birthday parties, business, club meetings, and special events! Check out our Events Calendar for upcoming events.
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We have kittens here at Rescued Treasures Cat Café for adoption! We are adopting by appointment only at the café. Call 702-629-6351 for more information.
Is Catnip Safe for Cats? By Dr. Anna Daffara, DVM
WHAT IS CATNIP?
Catnip is herb that goes by the botanical name Nepeta cataria. It contains an essential oil called nepetalactone that can cause a euphoric high in cats. It is worth pointing out that not all cats will have the same reaction with catnip. Some will completely change their behavior for a while and run laps around the house while others will just sit and drool all over the place.
WHY DO SOME CATS BEHAVE OUT OF CHARACTER WHEN EXPOSED TO CATNIP?
As mentioned earlier, catnip contains nepetalactone. Although not all felines are responsive to catnip, an estimated 80% of cats do feel a euphoric high that lasts anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes.
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CAT IS EXPOSED TO CATNIP Some cats completely change their behavior when they sniff catnip. If you notice the following behavior in your cat, it’s probably high: • Rolling around • Running raps around the house • Chasing after random things • Climbing stuff for no reason • Staring • Lying around
SO IS CATNIP SAFE FOR CATS?
Catnip is completely safe for your cat. It is natural and nonaddictive.
With that said, exposure to catnip will stimulate their brains into behaving differently. Excessive exposure to catnip may cause diarrhea and your cat will leave behind a mess for you to clean up.
To wrap up, catnip can be beneficial to your cat if utilized properly. In fact, catnip-infused products can make their life more fulfilling and give them a positive experience. Dr. Anna Daffara, DVM is a feline veterinarian at Summerlin Cat Hospital with an unrelenting passion and curiosity for feline care. www.SummerlinCatHospital.com Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine • September/October 2021
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