Dude Enjoying His Wild Mint

@CarolDM (203409)

Nashville, Tennessee

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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@Chellezhere (6205)

• United States

12 May 22

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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 May 22

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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@Chellezhere (6205)

• United States

12 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 May 22

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@Hannihar (130204)

• Israel

13 May 22

@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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@Hannihar (130204)

• Israel

15 May 22

@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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 May 22

@Hannihar It is good for their digestion.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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

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@toniganzon (72544)

• Philippines

14 May 22

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

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@toniganzon (72544)

• Philippines

16 May 22

@CarolDM Thought so.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 22

Probably not. Mostly for cats.

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@Juliaacv (54077)

• Canada

12 May 22

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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@Juliaacv (54077)

• Canada

12 May 22

@CarolDM That is so sweet.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 May 22

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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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

@Juliaacv Very special.

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@LadyDuck (478152)

• Italy

13 May 22

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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@LadyDuck (478152)

• Italy

14 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

Mint is very healthy for their digestion.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 22

@LadyDuck Yes they have a good sense.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (17204)

• Raurkela, India

13 May 22

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

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (17204)

• Raurkela, India

14 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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

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@Shavkat (140509)

• Philippines

13 May 22

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

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@Shavkat (140509)

• Philippines

13 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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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@wolfgirl569 (118768)

• Marion, Ohio

13 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (43800)

• United States

13 May 22

What sweet memories of your grandma and precious boy.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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

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@Marilynda1225 (85171)

• United States

13 May 22

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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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

@JudyEv (357511)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

That is too bad. This grows wild here.

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@Dena91 (17000)

• United States

13 May 22

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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

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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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

12 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

Cats love their catmint for sure. It is tasty.

@LindaOHio (193630)

• United States

13 May 22

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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

Thanks it makes me happy.

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@kaylachan (78776)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

13 May 22

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

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@kaylachan (78776)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

13 May 22

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

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 22

Exactly. He was so cute to watch.

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@rebelann (114252)

• El Paso, Texas

12 May 22

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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 May 22

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

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