A third of cats don't react to catnip!

Brown Tabby cat playing with catnip white valerian root kicker toy by The Luminous Pets

Why do so many cats not like catnip?

  • The ability to react to catnip has a genetic component.
  • If cats do not inherit the gene to react to catnip, it does nothing for them.
  • Of the third of cats that don't react, majority are females.

What Makes Our Catnip Different?

Catnip and Valerian Root use by The Luminous Pets

It's more than catnip...

...we blend in valerian root!

Valerian root elicits a similar effect, but it is stronger and longer lasting.

Cats that do not respond to catnip, tend to react to valerian root. This is because it works with a different genetic receptor.

Silver Tabby Cat Playing with Catnip and Valerian Root Cat Toy by The Luminous Pets

Freshness Kitty Can Smell

  • Organic and non-GMO catnip and valerian root are used
  • Harvested at peak potency
  • Locally grown in Washington State, just north of us and delivered straight to our doorstep
Orange Tabby Rex Playing with Catnip and Valerian Root Cat Toys by The Luminous Pets

Potent Farming Practices

The farms that grow our herbs allow their plants to reach full maturity before being harvested, making their herbs more potent than other companies.

Great for Picky Kitties

"I get the [catnip and valerian root] kickers for my mom's cat who doesn't seem to like regular catnip toys but *LOVES* this blend"

~ Amanda P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why add Valerian Root to Catnip?

A third of cats, mostly females, do not have the genetic receptor to react to catnip alone.

Valerian root elicits a similar reaction to catnip, but has a stronger longer lasting effect. Cats that do not respond to catnip, tend to react to valerian root.

What does Valerian Root do to cats?

Valerian root has two main effects on cats. If cats sniff it, like though a toy, it acts as a stimulant similar to catnip. Bringing out the playful side of cats.

If cats eat our loose leaf blend, it will elicit a calming effect. For people valerian root is commonly found in sleepy time teas.

What is special about our blend?

Not only is our catnip blended with valerian root, it’s organic and non-GMO.

The plants are grown in Washington State, and harvested at their peak concentration of natural essential oils and bloom potency.

What size toy would my cat enjoy?

Our small size is best for cats that bat toys around.

While our large toys are ideal for those that love to bite and bunny kick.

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