What do I do with the catnip?
1767722
I sprinkle it in the middle section to encourage him to scratch and just as a treat to play.
1767723
If this is in regards to the catnip that comes with the scatcher/toy, sprinkle it on the cardboard scratcher. I also sprinkle it on my cats soft play toys.
1767724
If you don't mind replacing the scratcher insert often, go ahead and sprinkle on the insert. Catnip does make cats excited and play more aggressively, so the cardboard will need to be replaced more often with catnip exposure. We also sprinkle it on their bed, and we've never had a cat tear up a bed. Soft toys are another good way to treat your cat to catnip, but they, too, will be more "actively" handled if you do this. One way to think about it is the cost of these scratchers is cheap entertainment for the humans watching their cat have a good time.
145446
I think that is a great idea, if a Bohner slicing blade can't get through a cat's claw can't either. Good luck with it and the good thing is you get a left and right glove so you will be totally protected. I can't praise this invention highly enough. Good luck with the cat bathing!
1707081
It`s just a small package of catnip so it doesn`t much matter. There`s no name on the package. But the owner of this company is a super nice guy and if you called him directly I`m sure he could tell you.
929479
There is catnip in a separate bag, but it is something you would add yourself, if wanted.
307871
No, there is no opening on the toy. You could probably open a seam & add more catnip but then you would have to hand-sew the seam again.
1453384
The catnip is in a bag. I used it a first, however, my kitten doesn't seem to care whether it's there or not. She loves this scratcher. She is only 7 months old and I even find her sleeping on it at times. I have tile floors and she slides it all over.
1747249
Are you using a cover? If so try a generous sprinkling of catnip inside the cover to make it more tempting. You don't have to buy their cover, take an old flannel shirt or old T-shirt cut to size (or a dollar's worth of fleece at a fabric store), some fabric glue around 3 sides and some sticky-back Velcro squares on the 4th side and you've got a cheap and easy cover.
971080
As everyone else mentioned, catnip. I also used the laser pointer up the sides to get my cat to put her paws on it as she tried to catch the red dot, which I think worked better than the catnip. You can also try to hang some toys off the top and see if your cats will bat at the toys and "discover" the scratching post in the process.
1696772
Hmm, I really don't know what to tell you because all cats are different I guess. My cat loved the thing before I had it put together. I know she partly loves being high up so she can look out my big picture window and watch the squirrels and birds! Maybe put it by a window, or even try catnip. I have friends who put catnip on their cat tree's and it seems to work. I'm sorry to hear your cats are not at excited about this tree as mine is!
163875
I doubt it. I put catnip on it and my cats still won't go near it. Oh, well.
971083
I did 2 things - first I rubbed it on all 4 sides with my cats favorite catnip & second my cat is very possessive of things she thinks are hers so anytime she was close by I scratched the post. I started making the scratching noise & she couldn't resist joining in and swatting at my hand. Hope this helps - good luck
2129825
In answer to your question, this toy does not come with catnip. ALSO, there was no squeeker in either one and we had purchased 2). None of our cats had any interest in the mice at all, ever.
1730375
i too have made a few catnip socks with holey socks i cut sock the ankle part of the sock to form tails on the end of the sock
1732863
It does come with plenty of catnip to fill toy a few times, but I always recommend getting some good catnip in a sealed container rather than tubs/tubes; cats barely looked at this with the included catnip b/c it was not fresh, but I got a nice vacuum sealed package at the pet store and it turned into kitty tug-o'-war
760380
When it's in the package no, but the catnip IS included, it's in a separate little tube.
1453380
Comes separately in a little plastic baggy. The nip I got seemed kinda old and didn't do much for the cats (who love the fresh stuff). The nip will also just drop between the holes in the scratcher and be in the floor; doesn't stick or anything.
410128
lift the skin between the shoulder blades while the cat is sitting and facing away from you. Lift the skin so it forms a Tee Pee shape or a Tent. Inject needle through the skin so the capsule goes into the tent and under the skin fully when you push the plunger. Super easy.