Introduction of real catnip plant

[Pam]

Great pictures!!! I grow catnip outside and maybe once a week I break off a couple of leaves and bring them inside. My two each have very different reactions. Trevor gets all mellow and dreamy eyed and Andy gets wired. They usually wind up falling asleep, like a couple of drunks. I don't think I'd leave the plant out for them all the time. I use mine sort of as a treat, and it's not fattening! Actually last year Bella ripped out a good bit of the plant when she was 'helping' me weed the garden, and I just recently noticed that what is left is starting to make a comeback. It is really quite hardy and spreads nicely. I have heard that young cats don't respond to catnip. Maybe in time Milly will develop an interest.

Here are a couple of shots I just dug up of my boys enjoying some 'nip.'


Here is Andy enjoying himself. Note the tight grasp he has on it. He doesn't want it getting away.