Cat Nip

At one time, I was skeptical of giving my cats Cat Nip but then I did some research and learned it's not bad for them at all! Plus, they really enjoy it every once in a while. There is something special about watching your senior cat play like a kitten again.

Cat Nip is a part of the mint family. It's a perennial herb that grows in the wilderness, you could even grow your own at home. There are a few different catnips out there so if you don't know which one to get, experiment with the ones from the store or buy some seeds and do it your self. The people at the pet store are always very helpful, they could steer you in the right direction.

You also don't have to worry about your cat overdosing, they actually have a sense of when enough is enough. Some cats prefer toys with catnip in it and some prefer the actual leaf that they can chew on, bruise and rub up against. Catnip gives them a high feeling that can either make them more lethargic or really hyper and playful. All cats are different, so maybe it won't even affect yours but you won't know until you try!

Flea Collars

There are a few things to take into consideration before putting any kind of collar on your cat, especially a flea collar. It is possible for your cat to have a bad reaction to the medication on the collar, be sure to check up on the area often while they are wearing it. It's always a good idea to talk to your vet before giving anything to your cat that could possiblly harm them.

There are many flea collars out there to choose from so reading the label and learning what is on them is the first most important step to buying one. There is a toxic nerve gas that is on the collar that soaks into your cats skin and also inhaled by your cat and the fleas. Using chemicals can be very dangerous to your cats health, in my experience they don't help a whole lot.

I would suggest using other methods such as Frontline, Advantage or others they have out there on the market that your vet can suggest. It's a safer and more healthy option for your cat that will get rid of the fleas much quicker.