There are basically three parts to Video Catnip. The first short segment is a fast paced collection of critter antics set to a humorous "Keystone Cops" type of musical accompaniment which produces two separate effects, one of which is to entertain the human viewer and the other is to signal the kitty that his favorite show is starting. (The second effect becomes more meaningful to the kitty after four or five viewings.) The second short segment is also a musical piece, but this time much slower. Its purpose is to give notice to the human viewer and the cat that the "kitty" portion of the show is about to begin . Finally, the last segment , which is by far the longest (over 21 minutes of the 25 minute total) is for cats only. The cats are exposed to some beautiful close-ups of most of the cast with many group shots included. Although this segment is designed to be for cats only, many people find it not only entertaining, but very relaxing. As far as the effectiveness of Video Catnip to entertain cats, its been on the market for almost 13 years and has been found to be effective on almost all indoor cats. Outdoor kitties don't seem to be as impressed. Although most indoor kitties will watch the entire 25 minute show the first time they see it, some cats (who have never watched TV before) might need a little encouragement from mommy or daddy by tapping lightly on the TV screen to get kitty's attention. After being entertained by Video Catnip, many cats will keep a closer eye on the TV hoping that the birdies will come back. Sometimes when the TV isn't even turned on. Many cats will also come running whenever a cassette is inserted into the VCR, expecting "Their"show to start playing. The cats all react differently. Some will watch a few minutes just sitting there and then begin to roll around on their backs watching the show upside down. Some will paw at the screen, extending a tentative paw lightly on the images. Some cats will run around behind the TV trying to figure out where all the birdies are going. Many of the kitties make those little mewing noises that cats make when they see birds. |
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