Saturday 22 February 2014

Catnip study at Bath Cats and Dogs Home

We are pleased to reveal the latest trial at Bath Cats and Dogs Home:

Catnip herb vs. catnip powder


 Cats

Catnip herb
Catnip powder
Courtney:
When Courtney first smelt this one she began to purr. She did not show much interest in the herb but did start to eat a little bit after about five minutes.
When Courtney smelt this Catnip she began to purr very loudly and for a long period of time. She was also licking the Catnip for about 30 seconds. Courtney seemed to prefer this Catnip.
Timothy:
Timothy smelt this Catnip first, however didn’t really seem to acknowledge it being there.
Timothy was sniffing this Catnap for about 20 seconds. He licked this Catnip once.
Sweep:
Sweep sniffed this Catnap a couple of times but hardly reacted to it.
Sweep loved this one! He was rolling around in it and licking it off himself for about five minutes. He definitely preferred the powdered Catnip.
Molly:
Molly had no interest in the Catnip herb. She did not go over to it.
Molly was sniffing the powdered Catnip for a long time. She also ingested quite large quantities of it. Molly got very hyper afterwards, playing on her scratching post.
Francis:
Francis smelt this one first then rolled around in it for a couple of seconds. He seemed to prefer this one.
Francis sniffed this Catnip twice and then rubbed his head against it once.
Timmy:
Timmy sniffed this one a couple of times and then rolled around in it for a couple of seconds.
Timmy sniffed and rolled around in the Catnip for about five minutes. He seemed to be much more interested in the powdered Catnip.

Friday 21 February 2014

How Animals Heal Themselves


Caroline's new book is launched today, and is available from: www.thewildhealthshop.co.uk

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Tuesday 11 February 2014

The science of animal sentience

WSPA interview with Caroline
(click below to full interview)