{"id":1226,"date":"2020-06-03T10:05:19","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T10:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2020-06-03T10:05:19","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T10:05:19","slug":"how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should I let my cat play with a catnip toy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Catnip belongs to the mint family that\u2019s popularly known for its effects on cats. Catnip contains nepetalactone, which is a substance that causes reactions ranging from rubbing, sniffing, licking, getting aggressive, and somewhat exuberant. Studies have shown that up to eighty percent of domestic cats react to catnip, even though it\u2019s likely to affect senior cats and kittens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#The_Dos_and_Donts_of_giving_your_cat_catnip\" title=\"The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of giving your cat catnip\">The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of giving your cat catnip<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#The_dos\" title=\"The do\u2019s\">The do\u2019s<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Using_catnip_as_a_treat\" title=\"Using catnip as a treat\">Using catnip as a treat<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Give_catnip_in_small_doses\" title=\"Give catnip in small doses\">Give catnip in small doses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Utilize_catnip_products\" title=\"Utilize catnip products\">Utilize catnip products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#The_donts\" title=\"The don&#8217;ts\">The don&#8217;ts<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Giving_catnip_to_aggressive_felines\" title=\"Giving catnip to aggressive felines\">Giving catnip to aggressive felines<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Giving_your_cat_too_much_catnip\" title=\"Giving your cat too much catnip\">Giving your cat too much catnip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Common_questions_about_giving_your_cats_catnip\" title=\"Common questions about giving your cats catnip\">Common questions about giving your cats catnip<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#How_long_should_a_cat_play_with_a_catnip_toy\" title=\"How long should a cat play with a catnip toy?\">How long should a cat play with a catnip toy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#What_does_catnip_actually_do_to_cats\" title=\"What does catnip actually do to cats?\">What does catnip actually do to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Can_too_much_catnip_kill_a_cat\" title=\"Can too much catnip kill a cat?\">Can too much catnip kill a cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-should-i-let-my-cat-play-with-a-catnip-toy\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dos_and_Donts_of_giving_your_cat_catnip\"><\/span><strong>The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of giving your cat catnip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our list of Do&#8217;s and Donts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_dos\"><\/span><strong>The do\u2019s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_catnip_as_a_treat\"><\/span><strong>Using catnip as a treat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This herb is a fun and healthy treat for your feline friend. Simply sprinkle dried catnip leaves in places you can your kitty to be interested in going or spray catnip liquid on his favorite toys. Felines who have generic receptors to feel catnip\u2019s effects are most likely drawn to its minty smell and enjoy chewing, rolling, and sometimes eating it. Furthermore, cats also relish in the sensation they feel when they smell catnip and are getting more excited when the scent is all over the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_catnip_in_small_doses\"><\/span><strong>Give catnip in small doses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats can smell the scent of catnip very well. Thus, it does not take too much to stimulate their senses and bear in mind that just a little bit of this herb already goes a long way. Your cat will enjoy catnip for up to fifteen minutes before his senses have had enough of it and he won\u2019t catch that buzz again for hours. If you\u2019re living in a multi-cat household, ensure that there\u2019s enough to go around in order to avoid catnip competition among your feline companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilize_catnip_products\"><\/span><strong>Utilize catnip products<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cat products, especially toys, are stuffed with catnip for an instant attraction. Usually, it\u2019s stated on the label or packaging but if you are not sure, just give the product a sniff. Scratching posts, cat towers, as well as toys of all varieties are usually pretreated with catnip. You can try giving catnip-stuffed solo play <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/what-toys-do-cats-like-the-most\/\" >toys to your cat<\/a> as it can drive him wild and watch him do swat and erratic bounces around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_donts\"><\/span><strong>The don&#8217;ts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giving_catnip_to_aggressive_felines\"><\/span><strong>Giving catnip to aggressive felines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats have different personalities and some cats are just born bullies. They\u2019re the ones that trouble always follow and you always find them in conflict with other pets in the household. Giving catnip to aggressive cats can only make them grumpier and may lead to aggression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giving_your_cat_too_much_catnip\"><\/span><strong>Giving your cat too much catnip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much of something is dangerous \u2013 and catnip isn\u2019t an exception. When it comes to giving your cat catnip, make sure that you don\u2019t give him too much. Catnip is stimulating and fun for a while, however, too much exposure to it can possibly make your cat nauseous and cranky. Still, there\u2019s no chance of your feline overdosing on catnip. Even when ingested, catnip is completely nontoxic and if your cat looks like he had too much of it, just take the catnip toy or the catnip herb itself away from him and he will be back to himself in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_giving_your_cats_catnip\"><\/span><strong>Common questions about giving your cats catnip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_cat_play_with_a_catnip_toy\"><\/span><strong>How long should a cat play with a catnip toy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, cats can play with catnip toys for about ten minutes and after that, your cat will start to lose interest. It might take as long as 2 hours for your cat to reset and gain interest in playing catnip again. When giving catnip to your cat, be mindful of overindulgence but also note that felines are unlikely to get overdosage on catnip, however, if a large amount is ingested, it may cause tummy troubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_catnip_actually_do_to_cats\"><\/span><strong>What does catnip actually do to cats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When cats eat catnip, it serves as a sedative, but the moment cats smell it, it can cause them to go crazy. Catnips are thought to mimic cat pheromones as well as trigger those receptors. Kitties may chew on and rub against catnip to bruise the stems and leaves, which then release more amount of nepetalactone. Cats won\u2019t get an overdose on catnip and it is very safe for cats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_too_much_catnip_kill_a_cat\"><\/span><strong>Can too much catnip kill a cat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats love catnip so much and the good thing is \u2013 it&#8217;s perfectly safe. Catnip has nothing in it that could cause any harm to your feline companion. If by chance your furry peal eats a large portion of catnip, it can cause him a mild tummy upset, however, that rarely happens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though not all felines are highly responsive to catnip, it is estimated that up to eighty percent of kitties feel elated and this feeling can last between 5 and 15 minutes. Therefore, when you introduce your cat to catnip, make sure to consider the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts we have listed above. Catnip-infused products can make cats really excited and can take each playtime to a high level. 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