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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2004dry catnip vs fresh
You know, I think my 3 cats all prefer dried catnip to the fresh stuff. I grow it in a pot on my front balcony, and have been giving them fresh catnip leaves for years. They like it, and they eat it, but one time, I had to get rid of one of the catnip plants so I could use the pot for something else (I already had *3* catnip plants - are these guys spoiled or what??). So I cut the plant down and tied up all the leaves and stems into a bunch, and hung it up outside in the sun for a week. When it was totally dry, I crumbled it all up and put it in a bag. Now I give them that - and they go insane over it. They lick it off the carpet, roll in it and get it all over themselves, and race around the apartment afterward. They clearly like that much better than fresh leaves! So I now have a bunch drying all the time. When that one's ready, I crumble it and put it in the bag, and then go clip the next batch to hang up in the sun. That way I always have a ready supply of kitty drugs for them! Joyce >So I now have a bunch drying all the time. When that one's ready, I >crumble it and put it in the bag, and then go clip the next batch to hang >up in the sun. That way I always have a ready supply of kitty drugs for >them! > >Joyce Joyce, you might know the answer to this one. I bought a couple of bedding plants out of curiosity last year, they were called "catmint." It spread & got bigger thisyear. The cats love to lie in it, although they don't just go nuts like they do over dried catnip. Is "catmint" the same thing as "catnip"? It's really kind of funny to look at...the front bed is bordered and planted with neat little annuals & hostas and such, then there's one big scraggly plant that is always smooshed. The things we do!! Sherry > It's really kind of funny to look at...the front bed is bordered and > planted with neat little annuals & hostas and such, then there's one > big scraggly plant that is always smooshed. lol  SignatureCheryl > Joyce, you might know the answer to this one. I bought a couple of > bedding plants out of curiosity last year, they were called "catmint." > It spread & got bigger thisyear. The cats love to lie in it, although > they don't just go nuts like they do over dried catnip. Is "catmint" > the same thing as "catnip"? It's not. I think the two species of plants are somewhat related, but catnip is a different plant. Try putting in some of that - and see your kitties go nuts over it. You might also notice neighborhood cats coming by for a roll & chew. :) Joyce > > Joyce, you might know the answer to this one. I bought a couple of > > bedding plants out of curiosity last year, they were called "catmint." [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Joyce Yep, Even the local bad boy loses himself on that stuff. It's funny to see 'Killer' rolling on his back like a kitten. It's one tough weed (herb) too, because ours lived through the winter. Killer was out there in February digging it out of the snow. :-) > You know, I think my 3 cats all prefer dried catnip to the fresh stuff. Mine are like that also. I used to grow a big patch in the garden, but they mostly ignored it. However a couple of neighbor cats really loved it and would come and roll in the middle of the patch. I found one of them on his back with his feet straight up in the air. I thought he was dead untill I touched him and he started purring and rolling around again. I think my guys must be spoiled. They prefer the Super Catnip from the pet store. But I completely understand that. Back in the days when I enjoyed a toke or two, I would only smoke super bud and wouldn't bother with commercial street weed. Maybe it's like tea leaves. You dry it and it's that much more concentrated. I'm slightly miffed that the office cat doesn't really dig the two catnip mice peopel brought in for him. Piece of string will drive him crazy though. >You know, I think my 3 cats all prefer dried catnip to the fresh stuff. >I grow it in a pot on my front balcony, and have been giving them fresh [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Joyce You can also store dried catnip in the freezer. > You can also store dried catnip in the freezer. Does that make it last longer? Joyce >You know, I think my 3 cats all prefer dried catnip to the fresh stuff. >I grow it in a pot on my front balcony, and have been giving them fresh [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Joyce Don't tell us that you are a pusher now :) If my wife doesn't keep the dried catnip in the fridge it will not last the night. When they really need it badly, they will jump into the frige when you open the door. They know where it is, but thankfully they haven't figured the door out yet. > >You know, I think my 3 cats all prefer dried catnip to the fresh stuff. > >I grow it in a pot on my front balcony, and have been giving them fresh [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Joyce > Don't tell us that you are a pusher now :) LOL A couple of years ago I had purchased a few catnip filled toys from someone out of town. When the mail arrived at our house the pile was laid on the table. I guess the catnip was good stuff because our cat decided that he wanted "his" mail and opened up the package himself. They (the cats) still get a kick out of the old catnip toys. Thanks for all the wonderful stories. > If my wife doesn't keep the dried catnip in the fridge it will not last > the [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >> >Joyce >> Don't tell us that you are a pusher now :) SignatureUsing Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ >>That way I always have a ready supply of kitty drugs for >>them! > > Don't tell us that you are a pusher now :) Looks that way! :) |
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