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- 05/27/2021 at 4:54 PM
  Anjali
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  Is catnip spray okay for bunnies? like if you just spray a little on a toy. Would it work on them to make them more energetic/playful? Is it harmful for them or no?
  
  It’s made of catnip oil and distilled water.
- 05/27/2021 at 8:46 PM
  SweetPotato
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  From what I’ve read, catnip is safe for rabbits to have.
  
  I’m not sure if it would make her/him more playful, as I never gave any to my rabbit haha
  
  I’ve also heard that most rabbits tend to not like it (it has a strong scent), but if it works for your bun, that’s great! 😉
- 05/28/2021 at 2:38 PM
  prince dorian the bun
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  The plant is pretty much harmless to them as it’s in the mint family which the generally tolerate. I would not recommend the spray especially since that may have preservatives and such that could not be good for your bun. Also they won’t get a mild high from it like a cat would, so there is no point. I just don’t think they have the right neurotransmitters to react to nepetalactone in the catnip to get the high that cats do.
- 05/28/2021 at 7:23 PM
  LBJ10
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  Yep, bunnies are not affected by catnip so a catnip spray would be pointless in that regard. The herbal scent may encourage them to chew on something. However, I agree with Prince Dorian that catnip oil may not be a good idea since rabbits can be sensitive to (and even harmed by) essential oils. I guess it would depend on whether or not the oil contained a lot of phenols. Dried catnip would probably be safer.
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