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Even though cats go crazy and some even seem drugged around catnip it is not a drug. It's actually an herb that belongs to the mint family. When the leaves are broken it releases a certain chemical that most cats respond to.

All cats respond differently to catnip. Some of them walk away because they couldn't care less, but others seem to go crazy for the stuff. The cats that do go crazy are responding to the active ingredient in catnip called Nepetalactone. The reaction to this chemical is caused by the organ that operates a cat's five senses (touch, smell, sight, sound and taste.)

Cats that react will actually eat catnip or lick it, roll in it and others just sniff it. The catnip reaction is inherited so not all cats will respond. Young kittens and older cats rarely respond although large cats like tigers will. If your cat's behavior doesn't change around catnip it's nothing to worry about. About 10 to 30 percent of cats don't go berserk over catnip.

Catnip is completely safe and is not addictive to cats so give your feline friend a catnip treat or toy every now and then. The most amusing thing about giving cats catnip is the behavior change. Although it's safe, keep in mind that you can always have too much of a good thing. In rare cases, eating too much fresh catnip may cause your kitty to vomit or have diarrhea. If this does happen, don't give your cat as much catnip the next time, or do not give it to them at all.

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