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[pshaw_raven]

Got some catching up to do here, but for now, I have made a discovery.

Cats LOVE basil. Well, one of my cats adores the smell of fresh basil. I picked some for a stir-fry and was petting Feisal while waiting on some chicken to marinate. He started very closely smelling my hands, my arms, and the legs of my pants, making "butt face" the whole time. Then I went to pet him and he went ballistic on me. :( Normally I don't play rough with him but he grabbed my arm and started biting and kicking, claws out. He meant business.

So, note to self. Remember basil is related to mint, and catnip is a variety of mint, and that Feisal doesn't handle his high very well.

Comments

awesome! haha

[beachglass]

as a veterinary nurse, this is new to me. and what a cute story you shared..lol :D

Re: awesome! haha

[pshaw_raven]

I spent some time volunteering at a vet clinic and my mother and I ran a cat rescue for a while, and I have never seen a cat go ape over basil like that. But Feisal LOVES mint and catnip. He even knows where the 'nip is stored and will go beg for it.

Re: awesome! haha

[beachglass]

what a unique kitty. that's cool :))
so, you ran a cat rescue? amazing. I'm impressed :D