Tag: Catnip

You can dry the leaves to use for cat toys, or let your cats try them fresh. Outdoor cats will also enjoy playing around the plants in the garden. For human consumption, catnip leaves are used in teas and salads and may be useful for soothing stomach upset, much like mint plants. What do you […]

Historically, catnip was used for diarrhea, gas, and stomach cramps. It’s said to relieve muscle spasms in the intestinal tract. Drinking catnip tea may soothe the digestive system. Many groups of people have traditionally used catnip tea to relieve infants’ colic and help babies to sleep at night. Can humans consume fresh catnip? and Warnings. […]

Catnip can be grown in the garden proper or in containers, either inside or outside. Like mint, catnip can take over a garden area, so growing catnip in containers is a great option, plus it provides a year-round source of the herb to your feline friends. Is it cruel to give a cat catnip? Is […]

Catnip is a great way to trigger your cat’s interest in something new and encourage them to play and roll around in the bed. And, as an added bonus – cats tend to curl up and take a nap after their catnip “high” ends, and they’re more likely to choose the new bed! Does smelling […]

As part of the mint family, fresh catnip also smells minty, though this is not the case for the dried catnip sometimes present in commercial cat treats or toys, which may smell more like dried grass. What does a catnip plant smell like? mintA member of the mint family, Nepeta cataria L. (aka catnip) grows […]

One big benefit of using spray instead of fresh or dried catnip leaves is that it will stay effective much longer. The oil in catnip will dissipate from fresh or dried leaves after a short while, making them useless. Is dried catnip better than spray? Catnip spray is a great alternative to traditional dried catnip […]

Since catnip is not a drug, its effects don’t depend on the amount given or the concentration. There only needs to be enough nepetalactonenepetalactoneNepetalactone is the oil that’s found within the catnip plant’s leaves that can cause behavioral changes in cats. F or a cat to be exposed to this substance, they have to smell […]

Yes, Catnip plants can get moldy when they are infected by fungus. The most common fungal disease in Catnip plants is Powdery mildew. Why is my catnip turning white? White spots on Catnip leaves most commonly signal spider mite infestation. However, they can be caused by thrips, sunscalds, and other pests. Does catnip have a […]

Although catnip toys don’t expire, your cat can become immune to the plant’s effects over time. It takes about 10 continuous days for your household feline to enjoy the effects of their catnip toy before they become bored with it. What is this? So it’s confirmed. Do catnip toys lose potency? Catnip does lose its […]

Catnip is a plant—known scientifically as Nepeta cataria—that is a member of the mint family. The active ingredient is called nepetalactone, which many domestic cats respond to in a variety of different ways. (Fun fact: It affects big cats like lions and tigers as well.) What is organic catnip? Catnip leaf is well known for […]

Catnip for Cats Even some wild cats react to catnip. For use with cats, catnip can be provided as a fresh plant indoors in a container or outdoors in a bed. If used in a container, be sure it is large and heavy enough to not get tipped over by an overzealous cat. Can cats […]

Cats are attracted to the odor of nepetalactone, which binds to receptors in their noses and often produces behavior that appears euphoric. Other compounds in catnip affect neurotransmitters, “resulting in inhibition of central nervous system activity,” said Dr. What makes cats crazy for catnip? What does catnip do to cats and why do they like […]

Catnip and catmint can appeal equally to some felines, while others seem to prefer catnip and will pass by catmint without a second glance. From a landscape standpoint, catmint is considered the more ornamental choice of the two plants. Catmint’s purple flowers and tidy shape make it a more showy garden plant. Does catmint affect […]

Whether you give your cat fresh or dried catnip makes no difference, really, unless you’re trying to go by potency (or if your pet has a preference). Either way, the effects will be the same for your kitty—a good time followed by a nap. Do cats like fresh or dried catnip better? While many cats […]

Meowijuana, LLC is the purveyor of 100 percent organic catnip as well as cat toys and apparel. Does Meowijuana have catnip in it? Carefully crafted in a variety of flavors with a catnip, and valerian root flavored center. So satisfying, your cat will have to fight the urge to go back for more after falling […]

PetsRadar’s pick of the best catnip toys Yeowww Catnip Banana. Best overall catnip toy. SmartyKat Skitter Critters Value Pack. Best budget option. KONG Refillables Beaver Catnip Toy. Best for longevity. Petlinks Loopy Llama. Best chance of success. Petstages Catnip Chew Mice. Best for dental care. Petstages Catnip Chaser. What is the strongest catnip toy? Here […]

Valerian root is an herb with effects very similar to catnip and generally makes cats a bit nuts. It is however not as readily available as catnip and perhaps a bit more potent than catnip. Catnip and Valerian both act as sedatives on humans. Is catnip the same as valerian? Valerian is often paired with […]

There’s no evidence that catnip is harmful to cats or young kittens. However, if they eat a lot of the fresh or dried catnip leaves, they can get an upset tummy along with vomiting or diarrhea. Can catnip cause cat diarrhea? Clinical Signs: Many cats love catnip, but it can cause vomiting and diarrhea. It […]

Varieties of Catnip Catnip and its cousin catmint have hybridized to create several offshoots of the original variety. There are five popular types that include: True catnip (Nepeta cataria)– Produces white to purple flowers and grows 3 feet (1 m.) Why is my catnip purple? A lack of Nitrogen/Phosphorous causes the lack of chlorophyll in […]

White spots on Catnip leaves most commonly signal spider mite infestation. However, they can be caused by thrips, sunscalds, and other pests. How do you get rid of powdery mildew on catnip? Powdery mildew control in Catnip Do not wet the leaves of your Catnip and make sure there’s good air circulation around the plant. […]