It is generally recommended that the owner feed catnip once a week, otherwise excessive use will cause the cat to breathe and will also make the cat immunity, thus losing interest in catnip. Therefore, catnip cannot be used frequently.
How often do catnip be used?
It is recommended to feed catnip once a week. Overfeeding of catnip will make cats difficult to breathe and become immune. Catnip is no longer effective for cats; therefore it is recommended not to exceed the frequency once a week; about the size of a thumbnail each time. Don’t always play with toys with catnip. Pay attention to using sealed jars when not in use to avoid cats holding them on their own without knowing them.
How often do catnip be used? Will catnip be addicted to cats?
Catnip will not be addicted to cats
Catnip is a natural non-toxic plant. Cats have an excited reaction and undergo temporary sexual behavior changes because catnip contains a "schizonepetalactone". When cats are exposed to this substance, they will quickly stimulate sensory neurons connected to the brain, change the activity of multiple areas of the brain, become excited and out of control, and even have a hallucinogenic effect on a small number of cats. It usually disappears after 5-15 minutes, and is not addictive, and has no substantial help or harm to cats' health.
Contraindications for catnip use
1. Do not feed female cats during pregnancy to avoid causing uterine contraction and miscarriage;
2, Kittens under 6 months of age are not recommended to use;
3. Use caution during estrus. Cats that will become quiet and dull after sucking catnip can be used, and do not use them if they do not respond to catnip or are excited.
4. Avoid frequent and excessive use.