In addition to being power packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Magnesium, catnip is also a known remedy for repelling fleas and mosquitoes from attacking a dog.

Catnip oil may irritate the skin of some people. Swedish researchers have found that geranium oil at a fairly high concentration is a good tick repellent (Journal of Medical Entomology, July 2006).

For canines, meanwhile, catnip typically functions as a very light natural sedative. This makes it a great way to calm your dog down during thunderstorms , fireworks , veterinary visits, or any ...

Dogs are nearly as crazy for anise seed as cats are for catnip. Anise is a plant that’s sometimes known as fennel (although technically fennel is a different plant) and put in absinthe.

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While catnip is non-toxic for dogs, it is important to remember that if you think your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, you should contact your local veterinarian or the ...