What is catnip, and how do I use it?

Catnip is an herb related to mint. It’s safe and natural. Catnip works in both dried and fresh forms. While most cats only smell and roll around in the catnip, some will eat it, and that is totally ok!

What does catnip do to a cat?

The active ingredient in catnip, Nepetalactone, is stimulant when sniffed by a cat, producing a "high" and hallucinogenic effects.

Why doesn't my cat respond to catnip?

70-75 purr-cent of cats inherit a “catnip gene” which makes them responsive to and crave catnip. Kittens and cats younger than six months don’t respond to catnip - so wait a few months before buying little Mr. Catrick Swayze his first bag of 'nip.

Are there any catnip alternatives?

For the felines not intrigued by catnip, try a blend of catnip and valerian root (Kalico Kush), or a blend of catnip and silvervine (Purrple Passion). Both act in a way similar to catnip, but appeal to cats that are not normally intrigued by catnip.

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