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.

Catnip can drive kitties of all sizes a little crazy, and its effects have led feline lovers to wonder what makes this little green plant so attractive to them.

What does catnip do to cats? According to the Humane Society cats react to catnip by meowing, flipping, rolling, rubbing and zoning out. Some cats may even become aggressive if you approach them ...

Catnip drive felines crazy, causing them to roll around on the floor and paw at invisible birds flying in their vicinity, but why? Humans have used catnip ...

What does catnip do to cats? Catnip has different effects depending on the individual cat and the way the cat takes the drug. "It either ramps cats up, or it mellows them out," Wooten says.

Cat lovers often plant catnip to watch their feline friends relax. However, catnip can grow out of control if not managed properly, so try this alternative.

Catnip turns fearsome felines into drooling balls of fluff. But how? This week, Science with Sam explains why cats love catnip ...

Want to feed your cat catnip? A vet shares one risk you need about to know before you do Kathryn Williams March 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM ...