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Reader Stories: Is Your Cat Crazy For Catnip?

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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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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