Catnip, Nepeta cataria, is a special herb in the mint family that contains a feline attractant compound. Simply put, catnip, also known as catmint or catswort, drives some cats (about 70%) absolutely bonkers. Catnip affects domestic cats as well as other cat species, including leopards and tigers. Drive your own little tiger wild with real catnip-infused toys and refillable catnip plushies. Add a bit of nip to anything with the real thing: premium catnip in a jar.
These fun toys are great for cats to "fight" with and attack! They are called "kicker" toys because their shape is perfect for grabbing with the front paws and kicking with the legs, also known as a bunny kick.
One of our cats' favorite toys is the popular Madcap Mouse plush from SmartyKat. This is always our Timmy's favorite toy, but he shows added interest when we add a bit of dried catnip from our stash. Yep, Madcap Mouse is refillable! These kinds of toys will attract your cat initially and then again and again as you keep the catnip pouch filled with the good stuff. Here are 10 great refillable catnip toys for cats.
The name Pawbreakers is a play on "jawbreakers", which are oversized candies or gumballs. These oversized balls are made of edible catnip. Get six Pawbreaker catnip treat toys with this purchase.
Our cats love this soft mouse toy from SmartyKat. Madcap Mouse is a soft toy with plush "fur" on its body and a soft face with a shorter pile. The mouse has a short tail, whiskers, and leopard-pattern ears.
This darling little turtle comes with a velcro closure pouch to add catnip for added kitty interest. The different textures on the plump toy are interesting to kitty, too.
Add an extra layer of fun to play time, bedtime, or any time with this highly-rated spray-on catnip from KONG Naturals. The potent spray excites cats who are susceptible to the catnip herb, which is about 67% of domestic cats.
