My cat goes crazy for catnip. Is it safe for them to have?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Casper. Catnip is generally safe to use in cats. Excessive amounts can result in vomiting and/or diarrhea though. I typically recommend the plant form. The spray has a higher potential to irritate the eyes. I hope this information helps!

Cat-nip will make some cats very excited, and some very relaxed. Some cats will have no effect at all. It is very safe and a toy with some cat-nip in it is fine. Good luck with Baluu and I hope he enjoys his new toy.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is possible that he has seizures that are unrelated to the catnip. However, it is also possible that catnip could have an effect on a cat who is already prone to seizures (as an epileptic or has some time of congenital brain defect or injury). While we do not fully understand the effects that catnip has on cats, there has been some recent research that has pinpointed a compound present in catnip called nepetalactone. This component is similar to the opioid molecule (a drug class that includes morphine) and is thought to have a similar effect to that drug group. When a cat ingests this agent, we do see an alternation in behavior and mental status. For most cats this is mild, but in some we do see it progress to stereotypic, repetitive, and abnormal behaviors. Therefore, it is not a big stretch to suspect that this compound's contact with an epileptic brain could lead to the induction of seizures. So, while I don't think catnip would cause seizures on its own in the normal cat, if your cat is an epileptic (undiagnosed) or has suffered a brain injury then it is possible that catnip could cause him to have further seizures. I suggest you stop using catnip in all forms (don't even have it in the house) and then start keeping a written log AND videos of his behavior. If this is happening more than once every week or two he needs to go back to the vet so you can talk about other diagnostic testing or to start him on anti seizure medication. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Catnip is not toxic to dogs but it generally causes sedation. I don't recommend however to give it intentionally to Shadow since there are not studies about how much might be too much and he is a little dog. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Kitty grass and cat nip should not hurt Parker but if he eats too much, it may make him throw up. Unless Parker seems to really like those things, I wouldn't worry about purchasing them specifically for him.

Cat nip can make Professor be a little more wild and prone to outbursts BUT some cats will do this anyway. As an experiment, try taking away the cat nip and see if he calls down. Then you will have your answer if the two are linked. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

No one can give you an accurate answer for that i'm afraid, generally speaking fatal or long term effect of marijuana are extremely rare. too much smoke for your cat is not good, it doesn't matter if it is weed or cigarettes or cigars. ingestion of marijuana is a little more dangerous, i would be extremely careful not dropping it on the floor and hide it properly the cat cannot get to it.