Christmas shopping tends to concentrate on the humans in our lives, but anyone who shares their home with a cat knows there is one member of the household who absolutely expects to be included in the festivities.
And preferably expects their present to be considerably more interesting than another pair of socks.
For the feline member of the family, Catnip Queen Extra Fancy Catnip with Silvervine Fruit could make a wonderfully entertaining Christmas gift. It is also a fun present or stocking filler for friends and relatives who are owned, sorry, who own, cats.
Catnip with something extra
Catnip is well known for the rather amusing effect it can have on some cats. A sprinkle on a favourite toy, scratching post or play area can encourage rolling, rubbing, purring and energetic bouts of play.
However, not every cat responds strongly to ordinary catnip. That's where the inclusion of silvervine fruit makes this Catnip Queen product particularly interesting.
Silvervine (Actinidia polygama) is a climbing plant native to parts of Asia. It contains naturally occurring compounds that can produce a response in cats similar to catnip. Importantly, some cats that show little or no interest in conventional catnip may respond to silvervine.
Combining the two therefore gives your feline friend an intriguing Christmas treat to investigate.
A Christmas present they'll actually use
There is something rather delightful about putting presents under the Christmas tree for our pets. Admittedly, cats have a tendency to decide that the wrapping paper, cardboard box and ribbon are considerably more exciting than whatever you actually bought them.
Catnip Queen Extra Fancy Catnip with Silvervine Fruit gives them another reason to join in.
It could be sprinkled onto suitable cat toys or scratching areas to add a little extra excitement to Christmas Day playtime. As with any catnip or silvervine product, follow the manufacturer's instructions and offer it in sensible amounts.
And if you're visiting cat-owning friends over Christmas, taking along a little present for their cat is a lovely gesture. You might even find that the cat is considerably more pleased to see you than usual.
Don't forget the feline stocking
At That's Christmas 365, we think Christmas gifts don't necessarily need to be expensive or elaborate. Sometimes the best presents are the ones that provide a little happiness, entertainment and amusement.
Catnip Queen Extra Fncy Catnip with Silvervine Fruit ticks those boxes rather nicely, particularly when the recipient has whiskers, four paws and an inexplicable desire to sit in every cardboard box that enters the house.
So, while you're making your Christmas shopping list this year, don't forget the cat.
After all, they've been supervising you for the other 364 days of the year. Surely they've earned a Christmas treat?
Our Cat Gave It His Own Five-Star Review!
We didn't have to persuade our own cat that Catnip Queen Extra Fancy Catnip with Silvervine Fruit was worth investigating.
In fact, the moment I opened the bottle, he apparently detected the aroma from elsewhere in the house and came running through the rooms, sniffing as he went, until he tracked down exactly where it was coming from!
I sprinkled some onto one of his toys and the verdict was immediate: he absolutely loved it.
Watching him enjoy it so enthusiastically also reminded us why something like this makes such a good little Christmas present. It's inexpensive compared with many pet gifts, but if your cat reacts anything like ours did, it can provide plenty of entertainment for both the cat and the humans watching them.
Our experience obviously doesn't mean every cat will react in exactly the same way – cats are famously independent-minded creatures, but ours certainly didn't need any encouragement.
As far as he's concerned, Catnip Queen Extra Fancy Catnip with Silvervine Fruit has already passed the feline quality-control test.
And considering how particular cats can be, that's quite an endorsement!
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