Catnip originated overseas in the Mediterranean and in Europe. It was first used as a part of early pharmaceutical needs of many humans and was brought to North America by early settlers.

The most important thing for us, cat lovers, to know is that not all cats react the same way to this delicacy. Most kittens do not react to the aroma of catnip. Their minds do not react as well as an older cat would. When cats hit their prime, this is mostly after they are 1 years old in human years, they react more to catnip and enjoy this thrilling scent.

Catnip is made with a very profound smell and has whorls which are found in pale pigmented flowers. The scent in this product is what the cat is attracted to. Once your feline companion smells this thrilling odor he is hooked.

The scent is transmitted to their brain and puts the cat in an ecstasy state of mind. The part of the brain that is affected is the hypothalamus. This controls the cats sexual behavior, his predatory instincts, and the appetitive part.