Did you know that 50 percent of cats donāt likeĀ catnip?Ā
Almost 80 percent of cats respond to silvervine, says theĀ Cummings School of Veterinary MedicineĀ at Tufts University, and 40 percent reacts to valerian root and Tatarian honeysuckle.Ā
As cat moms and dads, we all have something catnip-related in our homes, but how much do you really know about the herb that drives cats wild? Here's some nip trivia to share with your cat-loving friends! WHAT IS CATNIP? Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, or catmint, is actually a plant from the mint family. It is a short-lived perennial and grows 20-40 inches tall and grows best in full sunlight. Catnip can be grown as an ornamental plant that is known to attractĀ