There is an oil in the plant that catnip originates from that cats are extremely susceptible to. The smell of the catnip, or the plant, causes cats to behave in a certain manner. Therefore, catnip becomes a natural addition for cats.
Peppermint plants are listed as a safe herb for cats. Peppermint essential oil may be hazardous to cats. Catnip is part of the mint family.
it depends on how dangerous the catnip is
Catnip is not harmful to cats
By cats
on catnip
Some cats really like catnip.
Catnip is not a poison. Catnip is a natural high for cats, they know when they have had enough and it cannot hurt them. To read more about the effects of catnip on cats check out this infographic: http://www.catnipsum.com/sciency_stuff.html
Some cats are not affected by catnip no matter how old they are. Others go bonkers with it.
Big cats including tigers and lions like catnip just like domestic house cats.
Because cats biochemistry and physiology are different from other groups of animals. Catnip doesn't actually only work on cats! Some dogs like catnip too! And catnip doesn't work on all cats, only about 2/3 of them like it.
No, Catnip actually helps with digestion, although catnip will make your cat loopy