are catmint and catnip the same?
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Answer: Many people use these two related plants interchangeably, but they are two separate species of the genus Nepeta. There are more than 150 different species, used mostly as ornamentals. Catmint is Nepeta faassenji, and catnip is Nepeta cataria.
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Firstly, cat grass is different from catnip and its related friend catmint. While catnip produces a behavioural effect in cats and is used for their enjoyment, cat grass aids in digestion. It is usually a mix of barley, rye, and wheat grasses.
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—Cat Thyme. If your cat doesn't go for catnip, cat thyme is a common substitute, though it is known for its unpleasant odor. If you can get past that, your cat may react enthusiastically. (They don't call it “cat thyme” for nothing.)
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['Cat Grass. Cats eat grass! ... ', 'Catnip. We all know this one really well. ... ', 'Valerian. A good stimulant for cats, this herb is extremely attractive to them and helps to invigorate their desire to play. ... ', 'Dill. ... ', 'Mint. ... ', 'Bean sprouts. ... ', 'Edible Flowers.']
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Though they're made in much the same way, there is a noticeable difference. Peppermint schnapps is less sweet, has a more intense mint flavor, and typically contains more alcohol. Crème de menthe is not creamy—crème refers to the thickness due to a lot of sugar—and it's almost too sweet to drink alone.
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Spearmint is a leafy green plant, peppermint comes from crossing a spearmont and a watermint plant. ... Wintermint is apparently artificial, so it's manufactured and has no plant source. Wintermint, aka wintergreen, comes from the teaberry plant.
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Rowling confirmed on her website that Mrs. Figg took her love of cats to a whole new level and actually made her living by breeding Kneazles and part-Kneazles. ... Cats and Squibs both have one very important thing in common: They are related to magical beings, but they themselves are not actually magical.
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Many of its uses are stress relieving in some form or another. Catmint is useful for a variety of digestive issues from stomach upset, diarrhea and gas. It may also help ease menstrual cramps. Many use catmint for respiratory issues such as cough and congestion.
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Catnip is a common herb that thrives in much of North America and is very easy to grow. ... Catnip grows to a height of three or four feet and has featherlike, light green foliage and small clusters of lavender flowers that grow on spikes.
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We know the fascination many cats have with catnip but its lesser known cousin, the olive, can trigger a similar reaction in cats who are sensitive to catnip. Here's basically why: There is something called isoprenoids found in green olives and pimentos that is structurally similar to the active chemical in catnip.
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Researchers suspect that catnip targets feline "happy" receptors in the brain. When eaten, however, catnip tends to have the opposite effect and your cat mellows out. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. They may meow or growl at the same time.
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Peppermint oil is, quite simply, not safe for cats. If you've already tried using peppermint oil on your cat, you've learned that cats despise the smell.
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Crème de Menthe. The two most common mint-flavored liqueurs are peppermint schnapps and crème de menthe. Though they're made in much the same way, there is a noticeable difference. Peppermint schnapps is less sweet, has a more intense mint flavor, and typically contains more alcohol.
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Catnip, Silver Vine or Cat Thyme Not only are catnip, silver vine, and cat thyme safe for your pet, but they're also healthy for your kitty.
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In the case of topical pain creams and ointments, most of them include wintergreen or menthol in their formula, and both Bengay and Icy Hot contain lots of menthol. Cats can be attracted to them for the same reason they can be attracted to cat mint — it's all in the same family.
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Once the cat gets the catnip (aka catmint, nepeta) she/he will rub her/his head and shoulders on the plant, lie down on it or even dash about the house. Cats frequently chew on and eat catnip.
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And then there are the cats who are immune to catnip—about 50% of cats have no response at all. ... The sensitivity to catnip is inherited. Kittens also don't respond to catnip until they are three to six months old.