What is Catnip!
(herbe-aux-chats) 
Catnip is a relative of the mint family and when you compare
the two, you can see just how similar
they look. Both plants
are edible, and have a history of being used for a wide range
of ailments in
both humans and cats. Both mint tea and catnip
tea have been used for centuries. Catnip has various
effects on a cat from “Nepetalactone”. This is the active ingredient which drives cats crazy.
Lactones occur in everything from black pepper, to orange juice and wine.
Not all cats react to catnip;
estimates range anywhere from about 10%
to 30% of cats do not react. Kittens generally do not react
until 4 – 6
months old. Whether or not a cat reacts to catnip depends on his or her
genetics. Most cats
that react to catnip exhibit some or even all of
the following effects:
a) Rubbing and rolling in the catnip
b) Flipping side to side or ‘head over heels’
c) Licking and eating the catnip
d) Kitty can get slightly ‘purrplexed’, ‘feisty’ and ‘vocal’,
sometimes all at the same time!
e) They all have their own individual reactions; some kitties get very
active, some like to take a
nap, but it generally appears that they are
having fun!
Smelling the catnip is enough to cause a reaction although
most cats also REALLY like eating it!
Catnip can
improve a cat's digestion and appetite, as well as mood and energy levels.
It also naturally contains a wide range
of beneficial vitamins minerals and fiber
(Pawbreakers Plus also contain an additional nutritional supplement).
For more in depth information on catnip, please click here.
What is Beeswax?
(cire d'abeille)
Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of the genus “Apis” honey bee. It has been
used by man for thousands of years since before the Egyptians; for everything from sculpture,
candles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food additives, glazing, sealants, and to preserve foods.
Bees must consume 8-10 times the amount of honey by weight, to make the wax.
For in depth informationon beeswax, please click here.
What is Diamond V (tm) yeast culture?
(culture de levure dehydratee)
Simply put, Diamond V® is an advanced bakers yeast the kind commonly used to bake bread!
Bakers yeasts have been fed to animals (and humans) for more than 100 years, due to its
incredible nutrient content and digestion enhancing properties. This is why we chose to
add this to our "Pawbreakers Plus" treat-toy. So good in fact, that a curious thing happened last
year with Diamond V®...
“Several years ago Diamond V®
management noticed that the employees working in the manufacturing
facilities
rarely took time off for health-related events, a fact supported through
health insurance analysis.
While exploring the reasons behind this, it
became apparent that these employees, in essence, were
uniquely able to
support a balanced, healthy immune system.
After several months of exploration
and research, Diamond V came to the realization that these employees were
healthier because
they came in contact with the yeast fermentation products
created during Diamond V’s unique
proprietary manufacturing process.”
Simply put, Diamond V® is an advanced health supplement added to our “Pawbreakers Plus”
product. Diamond V® has been producing supplements specifically for animals (and now humans)
since 1943. For more detailed information on bakers yeast please click here.
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