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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 1:04 pm
I have never had a cat that gave catnip even a second sniff. I'd love to see catnip 'euphoria' someday.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 1:20 pm
ophilia, come over to my house! my cat Ariel (a tonkinese) sat and stared at one square of linoleum the other day for over 10 minutes! and my kittybaby Belle (a maine c00n) just rolled around on the floor on her back and drooled. they can smell it as soon as i open the package.
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 1:49 pm
All three of our cats eat catnip. I put it in a bucket they can stretch out in, as well as on their scratching posts. They roll in it, eat it, snort it, and just in general enjoy themselves. They also have a bowl of oatgrass that they nibble on regularly, next to their fountain and food.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 2:58 pm
MGA open up that bag and share the love!!! LOL When there are bags of catnip in this house the kitties go nuts (OK they already nuts) I put it in the oven too if it last that long! I spread it all over the floor and after they are done I vacuum Serate - Eddie is very cute!
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 3:55 pm
Thanks all!! I let him have some. He actually couldn't even wait for me to carefully open up the package. I think he enjoyed himself. Not as much as when he chases my son's laser pointer though.. He'd do that for hours if you let him.. 
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 3:57 pm
Oh the laser pointer - another addiction my kids(kitties) have!
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 4:01 pm
Happy you got such good advice MGA. My kids used to turn on a flashlight for the kitties to play with - back in the old days.
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 4:04 pm
Speckle loves the laser pointer. She cries right now when she pulls it out, because I haven't found the AAAA batteries to relight it for her.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 5:41 pm
Critter loves her laser toy.. I don't use it often but when I do, she's pouncing all over. She isn't a catnip lover (I had one cat who was.. roll around, drool, spacecase.. while the other cat would just walk on by. Critter does like cat grass though.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 5:58 pm
Our cats turn their noses up at cat toys. They love to play with my dd's ponytail holders. I find those all over the house. And when she wants one, she can never find one. Give them one of those and they are happy campers!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 8:59 pm
Thanks Moondance!! I think he's a cutie too, but of course I'm biased! Eddie has a box full of toys. Soon as I think I'm gonna get rid of this one or that one he seems to be playing with it. He has a favorite kind of mouse that we can't find anymore. Probably cuz it took him [and other cats too I'm sure] less than 20 minutes to "skin" it, but he carries those furs around all the time. I think we have about 15 or so, ALL around the apartment! Our other great purchase was a cat spa about 4 1/2 years ago. He just LOVES it. We paid $20 and it was/is worth every penny.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 11:11 pm
What is a cat spa??? My kitties do the same thing with their mousies! I remember cleaning behind the frig and seeing a stored kitty mouse and jumped! I am always finding presents, skinned and all!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 11:19 pm
It's a round plastic thingymabob that has different textures for cats to rub against-faces and bodies. And there's this little nubby thingy in the center he can chew on. He just adores it!!! Here's a pic of it - not that great cuz the digital I know how to download doesn't do well at night inside.

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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 11:24 pm
Man now that I see it in print I realize it's time for it's bath!!!!! The green things pop out really easy and it's a breaze to clean. Sometimes to tease him I'll sprinkle catnip just in the comb things and he goes crazy getting it out. Here's some info from Petco.com [we got ours at PetsMart I think but it's the same thing]: Pamper and spoil your cat with Cat Spa. Interactive cat toy features: * Ripple Massager: Solid sculpted ripples perform unlike any brush. Deep penetration of fur provides intense rubbing pleasure to head, neck, and face area. * Accu-Pressure Pads: A unique sensory experience. Cats love to feel the pressure points beneath their paws and may actually sleep on them. * Gum Stimulator: An irresistible challenge to cats--blocks access to catnip. Gnawing of the gum stimulator massages and cleans teeth and gums. Rubbing cheek and chin areas stimulates glands. * Body-Stroke Groomers: For self-grooming and massage. Stimulate face and back glands while providing an easy-access, intense massage. Whether you are home or away, Cat Spa gives your cat the attention he deserves and the ultimate Cat Spa experience. When introduced to the Cat Spa, most cats react immediately approaching it, rubbing or rolling on it, or biting on the gum stimulator. You'll be amazed! Cats love when their owners rub or scratch them. They naturally seek this out by brushing up against legs or inanimate objects like walls, chairs, etc. This is part of their social behavior, an important means of communication. In particular, when cats rub their chin, lips, or cheek areas, their facial glands deposit pheromones, which are known to have a calming effect on cats. Develop on the basis of intensive research and observation of cat behavior and responses, Cat Spa is the first product that offers instant gratification, overwhelming pleasure, and diversion for cats.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 6:20 am
Wow and I thought I had seen it all LOL That looks great & interesting! Thanks... I will be getting one today and see how the kitties react.... I will let you know LOL
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 7:01 am
I hope your kitties like it!!!!!!!!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 10:15 am
I just wanted to tell everyone about our new baby Leo! He is so adorable. He is orange and white , a lot like our Brady, and he has the neatest greenish blue eyes. He's only about 8 weeks old and he is so precious! Of course, we did not get him to take Pacey and Frankie's place but he has made the house a whole lot brighter!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 10:19 am
Congrats Mamie! Now keep that boy inside!!!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 10:37 am
Welcome baby Leo!!!!!!!!!!

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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 10:41 am
Serate... I went by PetCo and they didn't carry it but they did online so I ordered it and it should be here in a few days!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 10:41 am
THat's quite a toy, Serate. Critter is so funny (like cats tend to be) and what I do is collect all of her toys in a big basket which is up in her "suite" (snork).. she has her food and water in the smallest bedroom which is in the middle upstairs. Her food is right under an outlet so I have a nightlight plugged in there, one that only comes on when the room is dark. Works more for me so I can tell at a glance if the food bowl is getting low. The basket is in that room right by the door and she's able to graze in there for a "fresh" toy. I never know when I'll find some toy out and about. Across the hall is "her" bathroom, where there is another nightlight, her litter box and litter, her water dish and so on.. Mamie, congrats on Leo!!
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 10:50 am
Congrats on your baby Leo, Mamie! You KNOW we want photos, right? 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 11:19 am
wooo hooo Moondance hope your kitties will be having as much fun as Eddie was this morning!
 He's curled up asleep on it at the moment. Well his head and shoulders are on it - fat kitty can't fit all his body on it. *L*
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 11:44 am
Oh my - my kitty wants one too. TY Serate and Eddie.
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 12:20 pm
Oh my goodness, adorable pictures, Serate! Mamie, congrats on your new addition-and I agree--we NEED PICTURES!!!!! And don't let that little guy outta your sight!

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