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My cat is old. Can this make her play more?

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It depends on your cat. Sometimes even catnip won't attract the cat if it is tired and just wants to lay down.

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If I spray catnip on a toy, how long will it continue to smell like catnip?

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It will smell like catnip for about 3-4 days.

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How do you make homemade catnip?

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You have to grow the plants, then dry and powder the leaves.

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Would catnip spray help my cat calm down about our new cat?

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Yes, a small amount of catnip might help your cat calm down. Keep the two cats in separate rooms and introduce them slowly until they become accustomed to each other.

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Will I confuse my cats by spraying them with water as a punishment, since the catnip water is also in a spray bottle?

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That will probably confuse them, since they like catnip and probably don't like being sprayed with water. To be on the safe side, use a clean spray bottle, maybe with a different sort of nozzle, if they are being bad, and a "catnip spray" bottle with a lighter, less forceful flow for play.

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What if you don't have the catnip leaves?

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As the article says, buy it. If you can't obtain catnip, you can't make the spray.

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How long will my catnip water last without going bad?

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Catnip water can last about a day. It depends on how much water you add to the catnip. The more water you use, the less effect the spray has on your cat, but it will last a little longer.

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Will this work on dogs?

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Dogs, as far as we know, are not affected by catnip.

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Can I use the tea method to make bug spray?

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No, it won't work as a bug spray.

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Can I use mint instead of catnip?

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Standard mint won't work for your cat. Cats have a specific reaction to catnip. However, they do react to cat mint, so if you have that, it should also work.

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What is catnip made from?

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Catnip is an herb that is usually dried before adding to toys or giving to cats.

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