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Catnip, the favorite treat of almost all cats, is enhancedwith silvervine powder. This specialblend is sure to capture your cat’s attention, bringing to a playfulstate. Great for both indoor and outdoorcats.
Silvervine is a woody climbing vine native to the highest,coldest regions of Japan, China, Korea, and Russia. This specific silvervine was grown in China.
The best part of the plant is its fruit gall. They are dried until brittle and then groundinto a powder. The active ingredient isactinidine. This is the scientificchemical that promotes euphoria in cats.
Yes … cats love silvervine even more than catnip. The combination of the two is nirvana. It stimulates cats stimulating playful, euphoric,or relaxed behaviors like rolling and rubbing.
Academic studies have shown that silvervine has a higherresponse rate than catnip. The reactiontime lasts from five to thirty minutes.
It’s a great treat for improving mood and encouraging play,is non-toxic and not addictive. But …use in moderation so that your fur family member doesn’t become use to it.
Forms of silvervine ~ powder, dried fruit gall, and chew sticks. We also offer a higher quality chew stick that is thicker and more uniform than most. It’s also a bit more expensive. Sticks are great for dental health … the vinehas a soft core that scrapes and cleans teeth.
How can I use it?
Simply sprinkle a pinch on toys, scratch orrubbing posts, cat beds or blankets, and those multistory cat condos. Also use in any refillable catnip toy, or torecharge those felted colorful balls
