The good news is, catnip is perfectly safe for your cat, so if they accidentally consume a small quantity – or deliberately enjoy nibbling on it as a tasty treat – it won't do them any harm.

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”.

Most — but not all — cats can get loopy and happy from catnip. Here's why that happens and how to give it to your cat safely.

There's a very scientific reason cats go wild for catnip, and it's all about smell.

Catnip’s effect is caused by nepetalactone, which stimulates brain receptors and releases endorphins. Cats react by rolling on the catnip, and some become hyperactive or aggressive.

I have two cats at home, Rusty and Foo, who have very different characters. I gave them both some catnip the other day and they had two very different reactions. Foo sniffed it suspiciously and ...

Does Catnip Really Get Cats High? If you've owned a cat at some point, you'll know what catnip is. Scientifically known as "Nepeta cataria," it is a herb that's closely related to mint.

Catnip may look like an ordinary herb, but for many cats it’s a powerful source of bliss. Just a whiff can send even the most composed feline into a playful, wide-eyed frenzy. But what’s actually ...

Operation Catnip of Gainesville is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 that traps, neuters, vaccinates and releases community cats. These are stray and feral cats that would not do well in a ...

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all, the way cats roll around and act silly ...

Does catnip actually get cats high? In this video, we explore what catnip is, how it affects your feline’s brain, and whether ...