Dude Enjoying His Wild Mint

@CarolDM (182031)

United States

May 12, 2022 3:48pm CST

I grow wild mint in the screen room for the cats. And I use it in the winter for my hot tea sometimes. Lately, the Dude has decided to get inside the container to eat. He used to sit beside it and eat. Too funny how he just lays down. Both cats seem to love the smell and taste. Reminds me of my sweet Grandmother, she would pick wild mint on the side of her trail she walked every day. And used it in her tea. Dustin would help when he took walks with her. The good days. Photo is mine.

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Michelle Susann

@Chellezhere (7726)

• United States

12 May

Dude has figured out it is much more comfortable to sit up there to eat. Those are good memories of your grandmother and Dustin to hold dearly.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

And he will just lay down after eating. Too funny. Like a cow grazing.

It makes me happy to see him enjoying.

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Michelle Susann

@Chellezhere (7726)

• United States

12 May

@CarolDM Awww! I can see why. That would make me happy too.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

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@Hannihar (121041)

• Israel

13 May

@CarolDM Mint is really good in tea and it adds to the flavor I feel. That is nice that Dustin helped your Grandmother I am glad that the cats like the taste. So Dude and also Brendel like the taste of mint?

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Yes it does for sure. Cats do enjoy mint as well.

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@Hannihar (121041)

• Israel

15 May

@CarolDM I have never given it to my cat. I believe she would throw it up but do not know.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

15 May

@Hannihar It is good for their digestion.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (4571)

• Raurkela, India

13 May

Cats eating mint? Sounds strange. I use mint in a lot of things like tea, sauces, cooking etc.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Not strange at all. Pet stores sell catmint all the time. It is good for them.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (4571)

• Raurkela, India

14 May

@CarolDM Is this mint different from the mint we use?

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

14 May

@aninditasen This is wild mint that grows in the woods here. Used for us and animals.

@LadyDuck (386459)

• Switzerland

13 May

I have noticed that the cat of my neighbors chew my mint plants. Oh well, if he likes I am surely not going to say no.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Mint is very healthy for their digestion.

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@LadyDuck (386459)

• Switzerland

14 May

@CarolDM - I let them munch my mint and my plants. I noticed that they know which plants are dangerous.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

14 May

@LadyDuck Yes they have a good sense.

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@Juliaacv (65552)

• Canada

12 May

Its great that he loves it that much. I used to grow some mint when we lived in our home in the little rural village years ago.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

I was inside taking this photo. He is so funny to watch. This was started by my neighbor I los a few years ago to cancer. Her husband is the one I talk about often with the tomatoes and that lost his dog Oreo. She gave me a cutting years ago and mine is still growing each year.

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@Juliaacv (65552)

• Canada

12 May

@CarolDM That is so sweet.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

@Juliaacv Very special.

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@toniganzon (69086)

• Philippines

14 May

I wonder if my dogs would enjoy them. They hate the smell of anything minty.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

14 May

Probably not. Mostly for cats.

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@toniganzon (69086)

• Philippines

16 May

@CarolDM Thought so.

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@Shavkat (128112)

• Philippines

13 May

Did he like it? I am sorry he was being scolded, isn't he?

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Not scolded at all. That is why I have the container in the screen room. I am happy to see him enjoying the mint.

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@Shavkat (128112)

• Philippines

13 May

@CarolDM I am glad that he did like it. I missed having a cat.

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@Marilynda1225 (67809)

• United States

13 May

I didn't know cats like mint but Dude certainly seems to be enjoying it. My mom used to grow mint and I would always bring some home for tea (both hot and iced)

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Oh they love it. Pet stores sell catmint. It is very good for their digestion. Good your Mom enjoyed too.

@LindaOHio (91367)

• United States

13 May

I'm glad the Dude is enjoying the mint so much. You have lovely memories of your Grandmother and Dustin.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Thanks it makes me happy.

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@JudyEv (274895)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May

The bugs got into our mint although it isn't wild. It's just about all gone now.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

That is too bad. This grows wild here.

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@wolfgirl569 (53324)

• Marion, Ohio

13 May

I have some growing in the yard. Love the smell when I trim it

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

I love it too. Brings back the good ole days.

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@Dena91 (17721)

• United States

13 May

We planted some mint so we can have some in our tea too. I didn't know kitties like it. I'll have to see what Ginger thinks about it.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

13 May

Cats love this catmint and mine really like this wild mint. They will rub in the leaves. The smell is really nice. I always get my leaves before they “graze” in the container.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (31268)

• United States

12 May

What sweet memories of your grandma and precious boy.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

I have to keep them around you know. Gets me through the days. Goof to se you.

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@DesirousDreamer (34360)

• Peoria, Arizona

12 May

He has very good taste, I too very much enjoy mint haha

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

Cats love their catmint for sure. It is tasty.

@rebelann (97465)

• El Paso, Texas

12 May

I hope to get my place in order so I can get large planters in here. I want to grow all kinds of things in here.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

I hope you can too. And it wouldn't take a very large one to grow mint.

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Sabrina Traversa

@sabtraversa (13247)

• Italy

12 May

Aww!

Dude has good taste.

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@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

I know, he is such a funny cat.

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@kaylachan (32900)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 May

If a cat wants something bad enough they'll find a way to get it. That's actually really cute.

@CarolDM (182031)

• United States

12 May

Exactly. He was so cute to watch.

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@kaylachan (32900)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 May

@CarolDM I think so, too. Or I would if I saw it. My cats do similar.

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