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Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS

What is silver vine? Everything you need to know about the catnip alternative, according to a vet

Cat lying down and biting into a catnip or silvervine filled toy.

If you've ever questioned, “What is silver vine?”, then you're not alone. Although most people have heard of catnip, it actually only affects two in three cats. This means some kitties don’t seem to get the same reaction from smelling catnip or playing with the best catnip toys. So, could silver vine be a good alternative?

I’ve been a vet for eight years, and I’ve fostered many cats in my time. Most of them responded to catnip, but it’s always a bit disappointing when they don’t.

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