Description

Silver Vine Powder

Organic | Premium Quality

Silver Vine Powder—this brown, crumbly powder is the most mysterious catnip alternative we carry, but it is the most popular treat cats just can’t get enough of! Silver vine is a small fruit grown in Asia most (cousin to the Kiwi fruit) that is the Eastern equivalent to catnip. The powder is noted in various studies to have a higher effectiveness rate on cats than catnip anywhere from 75-90%, whereas catnip’s effectiveness rate is somewhere between 65-85%.

What do you DO with Silver Vine?

Well, it’s pretty much the same as catnip, but no need to rub between your fingers to release the essential oils. Just take a small pinch between your fingers and either put it in the lid of the tin and set it down and your cat will lick it up and get sillier than silly, or you can put that same small amount in a toy, on a toy, on a scratch post or the floor! A little pinch goes a long way and this tin will last a very long time. Just make sure you screw the lid on tight because your cat(s) will love this odd, brown, crumbly stuff!

About Shady Cat Social Club

Shady Cat Social Club was started by an RN, Nikki, and the bulk of her experience is working with the elderly. She worked both as a staff nurse and in a management role. The idea for Shady Cat Social Club was born in 2019 during Nikki’s personal frustration with the corporatization of our healthcare system. All of the necessary documentation and policies that take healthcare workers away from the bedside really affects our ability to connect and comfort patients the way that they need and deserve.

However, when patients were given a stuffed animal to hold or when a therapy animal would visit, Nikki saw an utterly remarkable change in their demeanor and it was a huge “light bulb” moment for her. Having an animal to pet or just cuddle with calmed even the most frustrated dementia patients. She saw an opportunity to help others that needed comfort. She wanted to spread this impact by creating a space with a mission to bring health and happiness to cats and PEOPLE everywhere.

The main takeaway is that a pet can bring comfort without words, medicine, having to drive to an appointment, etc. It is a quiet and calm form of “therapy” really. Just love and companionship—something everyone needs like air and water, but not everyone has access to—and that is where Shady Cat comes in. WE can provide the access and assistance.

We also believe that organic, high-quality, and sustainable cat products should be available to all of our cat families.

At SCSC we donate profits to help more deserving people afford to adopt cats, pay for their upkeep and health, and encourage more cat therapy teams.