For your own writing, you can skillfully employ kairos by doing the following: 1  Examine the rhetorical situation, the factors that create that particular moment. 2  Consider the order and timing of your text. 3  Be accomodative; appeal to each specific context.
Lemongrass is a fairly safe treat for cats and has catnip-like effects. Lemongrass has a catnip-like effect on most cats. Whether potted indoors or planted in an outdoor garden, a nibble-friendly patch of lemongrass is a safe cat treat. Lemongrass essential oil, however, can be toxic to felines, so store it safely and securely.
Peppermint Oil and Phenols. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals states that cats are particularly sensitive to peppermint oil, noting the oil may cause harmful effects to the gastrointestinal system, central nervous system and liver. As well, inhaling the oil may cause aspiration pneumonia. However, the peppermint plant is not listed on the organization's toxic and nontoxic plant database as being safe -- or unsafe -- to pets. PetMD considers peppermint to be a cat-friendly plant, advocating it for home gardens.