Can cats eat catnip? Given how much some of our feline friends love this green stuff, it's a question you may well be asking if you have a kitty companion in the family. The good news is, catnip ...

Catnip is an herb that has the ability to excite cats or calm them down. When cats smell catnip, they may jump around excitedly and rub their bodies on the herb. When cats eat catnip, they may ...

That said, catnip can be bad for cats if they eat too much of it, so if your cat tries to eat catnip as part of their reaction you may have to prevent them from eating it.

Cats can safely eat catnip, so don’t worry if they lick it. Just be careful petting your cat when catnip’s in play: some cats get overexcited and may bite when this herb is around.

“Some cats may roll around, rub their face against the catnip, vocalize, or ‘zone out’ and lie in a relaxed state.” Like weed, the effects are different depending on how it’s consumed.

“In fact, many cats will eat a bit as they roll around in the catnip.” According to Lippman, ingested catnip actually has the opposite effect as sniffing it, as it calms the cat down.

"Cats generally know their limits when it comes to catnip," says Dr. Lippman, "and since eating it doesn't produce the same euphoric effect as smelling it, they're unlikely to eat so much that ...

Catnip has an effect on all of a cat’s senses (touch, smell, sight, sound and taste). It is not addictive and it is a completely safe treat that most cats enjoy.

Not at all. For many felines, it provides a wonderfully pleasurable experience but you may be wondering whether your cat can eat it or if they should stick to simply playing with catnip-filled toys.

Even if they were to then sniff the catnip and have another high, there is no harm in this – it’s all natural and caused by their endorphins. That said, catnip can be bad for cats if they eat ...