Silver vine sticks are less likely to cause the ‘catnip effect’, causing only one in five to respond in the study, likely because they have lower amounts of the necessary chemicals.

Though we may call catnip "kitty crack," the herb is non-addictive and isn't even a drug (so it's perfectly safe to give to your kitty, big or small). But how does it work? And why doesn't it have ...

Cats on catnip are clearly having a wonderful time – but does it get them high? Our vet explains more… ...

The dose of catnip and how your cat consumes it will result in different responses: The more your cat eats or inhales it, the stronger the effect.

What does catnip do to cats? Catnip has different effects depending on the individual cat and the way the cat takes the drug. "It either ramps cats up, or it mellows them out," Wooten says.

Catnip drives her wild and seems to give a wonderful euphoric feeling, whether it is sprinkled around her or buried within an unsuspecting toy. But, why exactly does catnip have this effect on her?

The effects of catnip typically last about 10 minutes. Though cats are unlikely to overdose on catnip, they can get sick if too much of the herb is eaten.

Is it cruel to give a cat catnip? Although evidence suggests catnip does have pleasurable side effects, not everything we like — or are at least attracted to — is good for us.

A kitten's first encounter with catnip has been chronicled in a hilarious video shared to TikTok by his owner. Meatball, the white and ginger British longhair kitten, could be seen reacting with ...

Silver vine sticks are less likely to cause the ‘catnip effect’, causing only one in five to respond in the study, likely because they have lower amounts of the necessary chemicals.