What is Catnip?

Many pet owners are curious about Catnip. It is also known as Catmint or Nep. This mysterious herb was first discovered thousands of years ago. Although it has many beneficial qualities, it is widely misconceived to be harmful to animals.

So is Catnip good for Cats? Does Catnip work on Dogs? Here we shall discuss the effects of catnip, benefits of catnip, catnip side-effects and how to administer it to your pets.

Effects of Catnip

Catnip contains the phytochemical “nepetalactone”, which has sedative effects. The animal tends to transition into a euphoric state when they consume it. The Euphoric states usually last for 15-20 min, after which it takes 1-2 hours for the animal to become receptive towards the herb again. Contrary to what you may believe, Catnip can be administered to Cats and Dogs.

Some animals may enter into a state of Mania or Frenzy after sniffing or ingesting Catnip. Effects of Catnip also depend on the genetic factors, genes may cause different animals to react in different ways to Catnip.

Benefits of Catnip

Catnip Side Effects

It is widely believed that Catnip is addictive and not good for your pet’s health. Catnip is perfectly safe in limited doses. There is no scientific evidence to show that Catnip has any addictive properties. In fact, it is one of the best tools to train your animal, rewarding your pets with Catnip will ensure they get trained faster and more effectively.

Dosage

Dosages will differ from breed to breed, but as a rule of thumb, for dogs, administering 1 tsp of dried Catnip for every kilo of food that your dog eats won’t cause any major side-effects. For cats, half a teaspoon for every kilo of food is a safe dosage that won’t lead to any complications. Catnip can be administered with warm water or wet food.

Can Cats overdose on Catnip?

There is no recommended dosage for sniffing Catnip. Dogs usually don’t sniff catnip, and cats will usually sniff Catnip twice or thrice per day. After a few minutes of sniffing, the animal will lose interest and then return after a few hours. It is not possible to overdose on Catnip by sniffing it.

So incorporate Catnip in your pet’s diet today to make your animal healthy and happy.

Recommended products

Catnip for Kittens and Cats – Safe Catnip Treat by Cat Crack

This all-natural Canadian Catnip blend is specially designed to last longer and stay fresher, whilst guaranteeing the highest quality of essential oils. This high-quality product can be mixed with warm water or wet food, or it can be incorporated into your animal’s toys or sleeping area.

Also, we recommend that you introduce grass into your pet’s diet to help alleviate digestive ailments. In the wild, cats and dogs tend to eat grass to expel toxic, indigestible substances from their body. Grass also gives them an essential dose of micronutrients such as Folic acid and coupled with Catnip, Cat Grass will help keep your pet’s digestive tract clean and healthy.

We recommend

Organic Cat Grass Seeds For Cats & Dogs – By The Cat Ladies

This 100% organic non-GMO product is easy to plant and grows within 5-7 days. It is a blend of Organic Wheatgrass, Oat, Barley, Rye and Flax for maximum nutritional value. Add these greens to your pet’s diet today, and you will see the difference.