cat nip

[Mike R]

does anybody know if fresh cat nip has any adverse effects on a diabetic cat

 

[Jayne & Sweety]

nope - just enjoyment!

 

[Michelle & Prudence]

Here's a thread you can check out. :smile: http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=15737

I do think it helps the kitties mentally. I know Pru looked forward to cat nip vs. ear pricking, haha

 

[Mike R]

thanks 4 the input our jinx sure enjoys it

 

[Kathy and Kitty]

Hey, Mike, we asked the same thing! We bought a plant and fed Kitty a leaf. He ate it. Didn't seem too terribly excited. I wonder if the dried catnip is more potent?

I would love to know what your experience is!

 

[MommaOfMuse]

Well since catnip is technically an herb then drying it should contrate the oils in the plant thus making it more potent. I know when cooling if you use 2 tablespoons of Fresh thyme in a recipe you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried thyme because the dried is more concentrated. I would think the same would hold true for all herbs including catnip. I knw my bunch is much crazier over the dried stuff than the fresh.

Mel & Muse (GA)

 

[Mike R]

My father in law has catnip growing wild all over his property so Jinx gets it fresh outta the ground. he freaks out (in a good way) when we give it to him. I am wondering though if it dosent have an effect on his BG because I had him pretty controlled all day yesterday then gave him a catnip reward at night and his BG jumped 120pts FYI we just found out our Jinxy is diabetic about 10 days ago