How to Use Catnip With Cats | How My Cats Discovered Its Magic | Ep. 112

Have you ever wondered how to use catnip with your cat?When I first became a cat mom, I bought a bag of catnip from the grocery store because I had heard cats loved it. My cats completely ignored it.Years later, I discovered that not all catnip is the same.In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, I share how finding a higher-quality catnip completely changed the experience for my cats—from encouraging scratching and play to creating peaceful moments of relaxation. I also share how I used catnip while helping community cats and why it became one of my favorite forms of enrichment.Every cat is different. Not all catnip is the same quality, and quality affects reaction. I'm simply sharing what worked for my cats and me.What You'll Learn In This Cat Podcast EpisodeWhy some cats ignore catnipThe difference quality can makeDifferent ways cats respond to catnipHow I use catnip for enrichmentWhy catnip became part of our daily lifeTimestamps & Chapters00:00 – My first experience with catnip00:45 – Discovering that catnip quality matters01:35 – How each of my rescue cats reacted differently02:30 – Using catnip to help community cats feel comfortable03:10 – Why catnip became one of my favorite enrichment tools🌿 Products I Mention in This EpisodeDisclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Diary of a Cat Mom. 💛🐾From The Field Fine Ground Stalkless Catnip (10 oz)After trying several brands, this is the freshest and most affordable catnip I've found. My rescue cats respond to it much more than the grocery store brands I tried when I first became a cat mom.I like to sprinkle it on scratching pads, scratching beds, blankets, or toys when:🐾 we're home from a vet visit and they need help relaxing🐾 one cat seems tense and I want to redirect their attention🐾 I want to encourage scratching or play🐾 I simply want to give them a little extra enrichmentEvery cat is different, but this has become one of my favorite ways to create happy moments for my cats. 💛🐾Diary of a Cat Mom is a gentle, diary-style cat podcast about everyday life with cats—created especially for cat moms 35+ in multi‑cat homes who see their cats as family.Resources for Cat ParentsEverything I use for my cats is here: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments from life with cats. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom, not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, always consult your trusted veterinarian.Help More Cat Parents. 🐾💕Share your knowledge, experience, and story to help cat parents better understand their cats.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageConnect with Cat Parents. 🐾🐱Reach an engaged community of cat parents and build trust in your brand.→ Learn More About Sponsorshiphttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-sponsor-package