CATNIP, SILVERVINE, HONEYSUCKLE, AND MORE

Some plants can be appealing to cats and may elicit behaviors such as chewing, pawing, or rolling around. These interactions can be beneficial by preventing boredom and motivating exercise.

At Minou Le-Mew, we have leveraged our scientific expertise to extract special fragrance compounds from plants. Some plants can be appealing to cats and may elicit behaviors such as chewing, snoozing, or rolling around.

Here are some of the plants that we use to create our unique fragrances:

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Catnip is well-known for its attraction to cats. When cats come into contact with catnip, they may exhibit behaviors like rolling, purring, and rubbing against the plant. It's a safe and non-toxic herb that many cats enjoy.

Catmint (Nepeta mussinii)

Similar to catnip, catmint can attract cats and trigger playful behavior. It's also a safe plant for cats.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian root can have a similar effect to catnip, often making cats excited or relaxed. Some cats are attracted to valerian root, while others may not be interested.

Silver Vine (Actinidia polygama)

Silver vine is another cat attractant, similar to catnip and valerian. It can make cats more active and playful.

Aromatic Herbs

Cats may occasionally interact with aromatic herbs like basil, mint, or parsley. These herbs might pique their curiosity, and they may chew on the leaves.

Tatarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica)

Many cats are attracted to Tatarian honeysuckle. Tatarian honeysuckle is a type of honeysuckle shrub with fragrant, enticing leaves and bark that can elicit playful and stimulating behaviors in cats when they come into contact with it. Cats may chew on the leaves or bark, rub their faces against it, and exhibit playful antics.

It's worth noting that not all cats react to plant aromatics in the same way and the responsecan vary from cat to cat. Some cats may be highly responsive and become more active and playful, while others may not react at all.