What does that do 2 my cats??

Question

i just bought some catnip for my cats, they love it! i always hear jokes like oh i got caught with catnip, does it really makes my cat high?

Answer 1

My cats go crazy for it.  We have to store it in a sealed container, if you leave it in a plastic bag they'll D E S T R O Y the bag!  Usually kittens are unaffected by it until they're about 5 or 6 months old.

Answer 2

Kind of.  But it's legal, so don't worry about that.  There is a chemical in the plant that affects, I think, their brain and gives them a feeling of euphoria.  Some cats get super friendly and some get semi violent.  I have once cat who really likes it and one where nothing happens, it doesn't affect her at all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catnip

Answer 3

Some cats are very excited by the active ingredient in catnip while others don't "get off" at all.

Catnip is very safe and makes your cat get playful and happy for 15-20 minute intervals and then it wears off. They can't overdose on it and you don't have to worry about giving them too much.

Just put some down on the floor and watch the fun begin!

Answer 4

I always hear that cats love catnip.  THey say its a treat for cats that make them hyper and friendly.  When I gave it 2 my cat she just sniffed it and walked away. sooo i guess it only works on some cats.  

Answer 5

Half of cats are affected by cat nip, my cat is one of those that just is not affected.

There is a chemical in catnip which makes cats go crazy and super active (so if you have an over weight cat, i recommend using)

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