Kittens two months old can generally smell catnip, but it is not recommended for kittens. Because the ingredients in catnip may stimulate the kitten's nerves, causing the kitten to behave differently than usual, and in severe cases, may cause physical discomfort. When this happens, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, standard and effective treatment can relieve the symptoms.
1. The dangers of kittens smelling catnip
Catnip is a herbaceous plant that contains nepetalactone and has a cool mint-like smell. If a two-month-old kitten smells catnip, the nepetalactone in it has a stimulating effect on the nerves, which may cause the cat to roll, act coquettishly, sneeze, and make frequent calls. These behaviors usually last for ten minutes. It can subside naturally and generally does not affect your health. However, if the kitten is often allowed to smell catnip, the kitten's nerves may be frequently stimulated, causing the kitten to have symptoms such as difficulty breathing and hypoxia. At this time, the owner should take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for examination in time. With the help of a doctor, targeted treatment can be made based on the examination results.
2. Daily care of kittens
Since kittens are in the growth and development period and their bodies require more nutrients, owners can feed kittens some cat food and canned cats. , nutritional paste and other foods. These foods contain a large amount of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, which can meet the needs of the kitten's body and are beneficial to the growth and development of the kitten. You can also let kittens eat some fresh fruits and vegetables in appropriate amounts, such as apples, bananas, cucumbers, etc., which can help the body replenish a variety of nutrients and are beneficial to the kitten's health.
