SWELLING: Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery and will not reach its maximum until 2-3 days after surgery. It can be minimized by using a cold pack, ice bag or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel and applied firmly to the cheek adjacent to the surgical area.
Install a motion-activated sprinkler head in the flower garden. The sudden spray of water will frighten the cats off before they urinate. Alternately, use a motion-activated noise device sold to keep birds out of gardens.
The clusters of white or pale lavender tubular flowers with purplish spots are in bloom from July to September. The leaves are heart-shaped and toothed and covered with a soft, close down. Catnip contains volatile oil that cats find stimulating. The leaves and the flowering tops are used in herbal medicine. The other names of the plant are catnep, catmint, catâs-play, catrup, catwort, nip, nep, and field balm.