How old does my kitten have to be before he can play with toys that have catnip in them?

Question

the vet thinks he's 6-8 weeks old, and i want him to have things to play with but it's very hard to find kitty toys without catnip in them.. how old should he be before i give him catnip?

Answer 1

6-8 months old i think!

Answer 2

He can have catnip toys at any age. It's just a matter of whether he reacts to the catnip or not. That's the age thing.

Answer 3

If the toys contain the catnip and it's not eating it directly (like giving him a pinch of  'nip from a jar) you can give them toys immediately.  As for giving them the straight weed - wait until they are 3-4 months old, and never more than a pinch.

Most cathouses, scratching post and toys are sprayed with the scent of 'nip - and don't use actual plants.  All are safe for your kitten.

Answer 4

a few months

Answer 5

He shouldn't be under 2 months because it could cause his nervous system problems.