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Reader Stories: Is Your Cat Crazy For Catnip?

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Catnip is a cat-friendly plant that causes a variety of behaviors in cats. Some cats get "wild," some seem drowsy, and some cats don't react at all.

Catnip is a popular filler for cat toys and scratching posts and may be great for enticing some playful activity out of cats who may be more inclined to nap all day.

What about your cat? Please share your stories and photos of kitties and catnip here.

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Does your cat react to catnip? What types of behaviors do you see? How long does the effect last?
Catnip is very easy to grow. Caution is advised though, as it can "take over" a garden. Do you grow your own catnip?

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Catnip can be messy. How do you keep it contained? Do you have any tips for the best/freshest catnip?

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