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Frequently asked Questions about Cat nip
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What is
catnip?
Catnip (nepeta cataria) is from the mint family, and
is also commonly known as catswort, catmint, and cat
nip. It is native to much of Asia and Europe, but is
now grown in many parts of the world. |
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How does
catnip affect cats?
Catnip
enters the feline's nose and is believed to mimic a
cat pheromone - in other words, it acts like an
aphrodisiac for cats. |
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Is it safe
to give my kitty cats catnip?
If
your cat acts silly or relaxes when exposed to
cat nip, then it is safe to give. If your cat gets
aggressive, give it with caution, as your cat may
scratch or bite you and other members of the family. |
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Do all
kitty
cats
like catnip?
Only 50% to 70% of cats are affected by catnip - the
reaction is inherited. Kittens under 6-8 months and
older cats are less likely to have a reaction. You
may have one cat who is mad about it and another who
is totally disinterested. |
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Why give my
kitty cats catnip?
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Give catnip to relax a cat and unleash a silly
side
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Give cat nip toys to encourage play and exercise
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Rub on scratching posts to keep they from
scratching your furniture
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Watching cats with catmint is entertaining for
the whole family
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How will my
cats act with catnip?
Your
cats may do of the following:
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Lick, chew, and drool on the catnip
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Roll and pounce on the cat nip
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Rub their cheeks on the catmint
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Lie on their back with paws extended
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Run around like a silly kitten
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Settle into a dreamy sleep
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Aggressively protect their cat nip
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Attack you or others in the household
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What is the
best way to give catnip to my
kitty
cats?
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Rub on their scratching post
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Sprinkle on your cats' bed or favorite spot
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Tie in a small piece of natural material
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Make cloth or fur toys stuffed with catmint
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Refresh old toys in the catnip bag overnight
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How much
catnip should I give at a time?
A few pinches is usually enough.
Crush the catnip between your fingers to release the
fragrant oil. |
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Is
it okay to put catnip in my cats' food?
No, it might affect your cat's appetite and
eating patterns. |
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Does
catnip lose its potency over time?
We suggest buying a three month's supply for
maximum potency. Like many cut or ground
herbs, catnip will lose much of its potency
within a year. See "How should I store
catnip?" below. |
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How
should I store catnip?
Please store catnip in a dark, cool,
location such as in a jar in your cupboard,
or in an amber glass jar with airtight lid
- the oil in catnip is UV sensitive. We
often get reports of cats hunting down our
catnip and chewing through the bag, so store
in a cat-proof location. Check out what our
Customers
say for a good laugh! |
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Why
buy 100% organic catnip?
There are no regulations on selling catnip
to cats and since catnip grows wild, it can
be picked from unsafe locations. |
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Why
is our catnip the world's best catnip?
If we gave away our secrets, we would no
longer be the world's best, but we can tell
you
our catnip is an unbelievably potent strain
and 100% organic.
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our convenient Trial Size to test out on
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