Category: Spices

For cats that have a positive experience with catnip, it can help reduce anxiety and even relieve pain. Some veterinarians have recommended using catnip to help with separation anxiety if your cat will be home alone for an extended period of time. Does catnip give cats pain relief? Some studies have found that catnip acts […]

Sprinkle some catnip near the litter box While not all cats like the herb, sprinkling some catnip near the litter box may convince cats that love catnip to feel more positive toward the litter box. They’ll associate it with being a happy and safe place. Can catnip be used as litter attractant? Catnip is a […]

Also known as catnip. “The infamous nepeta cataria plant has been proven to promote healthy skin due to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant properties,” says Jaklin Idris, the director of education for Decléor. What are the benefits of catnip? Historically, catnip was used for diarrhea, gas, and stomach cramps. It’s said to relieve muscle spasms […]

He might lick it off his toy or whatever. This spray is made with pets in mind and is safe for use with cats when used as directed. What happens if cat licks catnip? If you give catnip to your cat to eat, only give a tiny portion at a time as too much of […]

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) A common garden plant with a lemony scent, frequently reproducing by seed and established in the wild at many locations across North America. A perennial with a distinctive aroma, introduced in North America, best-known for its effect on cats. What does catnip smell like? A member of the mint family, Nepeta cataria […]

Stress Relief and Anxiety The calming and sedative-like effects of catnip give it many benefits for relieving stress and anxiety. In fact, it has been recommended for many years by herbalists to treat nervous disorders and is often an ingredient in herbal relaxation teas. Does catnip increase anxiety? Its calming properties come from its nepetalactone […]

around 10 minutes. Catnip effects will vary in length, depending on the cat. Usually, the behaviors associated with smelling catnip will last for around 10 minutes and then wear off gradually. It could then take 30 minutes without smelling catnip for the cat to become susceptible to the effects again. Does catnip lose its smell? […]

Catnip, as nice as it is, also smells like skunk to some people. Harvest leaves when the plant reaches eight inches. You can take leaves throughout the summer and dry them in the oven or a dehydrator. What does catnip smell like? A member of the mint family, Nepeta cataria L. (aka catnip) grows throughout […]

Debra Merskin, a professor at the University of Oregon, argues that it is unethical to give cats catnip, and that doing so — even if the cat enjoys it — denies them “the same moral consideration” we give to humans. Is it cruel to give a cat catnip? Stop worrying – it’s 100% safe and […]

Ever wondered why your cat decides to rub her body and face all over the catnip leaves rather than smell or ingest them? Well, that’s because she’s attempting to bruise the leaves so that more of that addictive nepetalactone manna gets released. Why do cats act weird on catnip? Cats are attracted to the odor […]

The effects of catnip on dogs are generally fairly mild and certainly not as dramatic as with cats, but the herb can be beneficial for the dog’s digestion, mental health and minor wounds, as an antiseptic treatment. Many dogs suffer from anxiety when being left alone at home, riding in the car, or going to […]

CHAMOMILE. If your cat doesn’t respond to catnip, but you still want something that will attract them to toys, Chamomile is a great alternative. Chamomile is a member of the Asteraceae family, but there are many different species of this plant. What is an alternative cat nip? There are some alternatives–plants such as silver vine, […]

Fat Cat Zoom Around the Room Organic Catnip contains only the most potent parts of the catnip plant—the leaf and the flower. Finely ground, this organic catnip can be used in your cat’s favorite toy or sprinkled almost anywhere. How do you make catnip more potent? According to the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, catnip’s […]

While there’s no general agreed-upon consensus on how much too much, try to limit your kitty’s exposure to catnip to once a week. The last thing you want is for your cat to become desensitized to catnip, thus taking away the excitement of the toys and treats. How long should you let cats play with […]

Habituation. If cats are given nepetalactone often and consistently, they may become less sensitive to it. It’s recommended to limit the use of catnip with your furry friends to about once every two to three weeks in order to prevent habituation. How long should you let cats play with catnip toys? Cats shouldn’t play with […]

TCS Member. Neither catnip nor catmint will deter raccoons, practically nothing will. Are other animals attracted to catnip? Animal reactions to catnip Many other animals have been tested, from dogs to rabbits, mice, rats and poultry, with no reaction. But lions, tigers, leopards, lynx, pumas, etc., react just like domestic cats. Do possums like catnip? […]

Catnip can help draw them to the litter box, but these other considerations must be taken into account in order to be successful in litter box training. Believe it or not, catnip can be used to teach some cats to like or at least be more tolerant to baths. Should you put catnip in litterbox? […]