Is Catnip Bad For Cats. You can rub it on scratching posts stuff it into socks for a simple toy and sprinkle it into new beds among others. It also resembles some properties of male cat urine which may be why some cats react to the herb as though in heat with yowling rolling and slobbering.
Nepetalactone is the active chemical in catnip responsible for sending most felines into a frenzy. Catnip has been proven to be safe for cats although excessive amounts may result to a short spell of diarrhea. If exposed to too much however your cat may experience vomiting or diarrhea but this is a rare occurrence.
Although rare overindulgence can cause vomiting or diarrhea so you may want to limit your cat s exposure if she s overly interested.
The worst that may happen with the excessive intake is loose stools or diarrhea. Catnip is a mild feline hallucinogen but it is completely nontoxic to cats. No catnip is nontoxic to cats. Not all cats respond to catnip catnip effects vary and some cats don t react at all.
