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Catnip Tea Recipe (For Cats!)

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Catnip Tea Recipe (For Cats!)

Many people are familiar with catnip but it’s often given to cats in a dry, spray, or fresh form. But did you know that you can also brew it into tea? Right now, catnip tea is all the rage within the cat owner community. Keep reading below for the full catnip tea recipe.

What is catnip?

Catnip is a type of herb belonging to the mint family. It attracts cats by causing them to feel pleasure and excitement. It is a plant that can be easily grown in North America, and its leaves are feather-like and green with purple flowers. Catnip is a type of plant that has been used for tea, as well as in some natural bug repellents. The flowers are also said to help with respiratory issues such as coughs.

Is catnip safe for cats?

Rephrase Cats can consume catnip, which may help to improve their digestive system.

Rephrase The plant genus Nepeta is known for its anti-diarrheal properties. This means that it’s important to keep cats away from large amounts of plants in this category, as over consumption can cause digestive problems.

Can cats overdose on catnip?

Cats may experience health problems after consuming too much catnip. These issues can include vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, or difficulty walking. Use a small amount at first and talk to your veterinarian about the right dose for your pet’s individual needs.

Catnip is more potent when fresh, so you won’t need as much of it. In addition, avoid using highly concentrated oils because they can be very powerful.

Catnip Tea Recipe (For Cats!)

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place dried catnip in tea steeper
  2. Pour boiling water over catnip
  3. Let steep for 3-5 minutes
  4. Drain into vessel and chill or drain over ice and serve

Leftover tea can be stored for up to 5 days.

Let us know how your kitty liked this catnip tea in the comments!

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Tasty Tuna Cat Treats

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Tasty Tuna Cat Treats

Your cat is sure to love these tasty tuna cat treats. With only 3 ingredients they’re a snap to put together.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tin of Tuna in Oil
  • 1⁄4c Dry Nonfat Milk (This is instant milk/powdered milk, you could also use KMR Kitten Milk Replacer)
  • ½c Wheat Germ
  • Sprinkle of catnip (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Mix tuna, milk, wheat germ, and catnip together in a bowl.
  3. Roll the mixture into ½tsp-sized balls.
  4. Place balls onto a greased baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Flatter with a fork to give them a crinkle-top look.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool.
  7. Store in an airtight container.

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Did you try out these tasty tuna cat treats? Let us know in the comments or @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. We’d love to see how they turned out for you!

Try out our other cat recipe Tuna Yum Yums.

5 Steps to Start Growing Catnip Inside from Seeds!

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Do you want to start growing catnip in your garden this year? Or maybe start catnip for your indoor cats from seed. Learn about when to start growing, how to grow catnip and how to dry the catnip!

  1. Plant seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last freeze.
  2. Catnip requires a lot of sun and water. Take that into consideration when picking a garden bed or a place in your home for your pot.
  3. Plant your catnip sprouts outside after the last freeze. If you are planting inside, make sure your plants have plenty of room to grow.
  4. Water your sprouts and watch them grow!
  5. When your plants have grown, cut trimmings to dry for your kitties. As the summer season comes to a close, take come clippings and transfer to an indoor pot to keep your plants going year-round!

*** Expert tip ***

If you are growing full catnip plants indoors and have excited cats, use a large pot. Then plant the plants at least 6 inches below the rim. Put chicken mesh or other wire over the top of the pot so your cats can reach the growth without destroying the base of the plant!

 

 

Looking to start growing catnip indoors instead? Check out this great video blog about how to make this plant thrive inside as well!

How to Grow Catnip Indoors – Live with Liana!

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It’s amazing how easy it is to successfully grow catnip of your own, both indoors and out. Have you ever purchased dried catnip at the store? Then you excitedly open it for your cat only to have them sniff and it lick nonchalantly before walking away? Or maybe if you were lucky, they may have rolled in it a little bit and took a nap on it. And you’re sitting there like, “Wait, I thought catnip was so much more exciting than that for cats???”

And the truth is, it really is supposed to be more fun for them. While some cats never really take to it, most love it, especially when it is fresh. Make sure to watch the whole video for our funny story about how Liana’s cat first reacted to the fresh plant. Because that’s just it, the dried catnip at the store isn’t fresh. Plus, it’s super easy to maintain and can grow into a wonderful thick bush.

Here are some quick easy steps to get you and your cat in catnip heaven:

  1. Purchase small live plants at your local pet store. Or if you have a green thumb you can try planting and growing them from seed.
  2. Water, water water! These plants need a lot of water, so make sure to water them at least every other day.
  3. Don’t forget to trim and clip them for optimal growth. Cut stems down near the center for a fuller plant. Also, you can clip a cut stem into two segments to stimulate two new branches for additional growth.

 

Ways to dry your plant:

  • Take two or three branches and tie the bottoms together
  • Find a cool dry place to hang them upside down for 2-3 weeks until dry
  • Or tear off the leaves whole and place into a dehydrator for 24 hours
  • Don’t crush the dried leaves until you are ready to give them to your kitty for maximum freshness

 

Do you have any funny catnip stories? We’d love to hear them! Let us know in the comments below or on our YouTube & Facebook pages!

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