OTHER DELICIOUS HERBAL TEAS TO TRY WHAT IS CATNIP TEA? Made from fresh or dried catnip, catnip tea is simply an herbal infusion using mint relative catnip (Nepeta cataria). Catnip contains a compound called nepetalactone that cats absolutely love, making it an herb most cat owners are aware...
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Reduce calories given from treats to less than 10% of a cat’s daily allotted calories (as long as they are being given a full and complete diet)6. Alternatively, you could instead give rewards with attention, special or favorite toys, catnip, brushing, etc. 7. Remove Human Food Remove ...
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to help your cat stay warm is to use an ordinary cardboard box. You can add a blanket to a cardboard box and put somecatnip insideto convince your cat to give it a try. Cardboard boxes do a great job of retaining heat and will quickly ...
Looking for a quick, easy way to give your cat's toys and scratching posts a little refresh? Homemade catnip spray is a simple solution that you can whip up at home in no time, and it's bound to get your kitty excited for playtime!
Cat Safe Plants:To keep your cat healthy, avoid using plants that are toxic to cats. Several safe plant choices include wheat grass, catnip, basil, nasturtiums, pansies or grass planted in a pot. Water Bowl or Fountain:Always have a bowl of fresh water available for your cat in a catio...
While some cats are naturally more curious than others, almost all pet parents will experience their cat jumping onto counters and getting into mischief. It might seem like cats do this to give their humans a hard time, but the behavior actually stems from instincts to protect themselves and ...
Much like dogs, cats are highly intelligent and trainable – and they respond to clicker training pretty well. When you sound off your clicker (and give your cat a treat right after), you signal a consistent, positive message to your cat. Aka, scratching post = reward and scratching furnitu...
Ah,catnip, the favorite of cats everywhere! (Or a lot of them, at least.) Many felines are big fans of catnip, so they’re sure to enjoy catnip-infused treats. Or you can simply get them some plain catnip (fresh or dried) for them to enjoy. Catnip may not offer kitty any nutriti...
Once the waterless bath is complete, reward your cat with treats, catnip, or playtime to help them build positive associations with the process. Offering periodic treats during the bath is also ideal and may kee