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.

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.

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.

On Monday, June 9th, one Maine Coon cat did manage to take this a little farther than he originally meant to, however. He found his mom's entire catnip stash, and he just couldn't help himself.

Effects of catnip are typically short-lived, up to 30 minutes. But if your cat develops vomiting and/or diarrhea that is persistent, you should have them checked out by a veterinarian," Fox said.

There's a scientific reason for the feline reaction: Catnip contains the oil nepetalactone, which binds to the cat's olfactory receptors in the nose and throat and causes a euphoric reaction for cats.

What does catnip do to cats? Does it really get your cat high? Here's the lowdown on what catnip is and why it affects your cat.

Nepeta cataria, or more commonly known as catnip is a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia that is well known for its cat-attracting (and craze-inducing) properties among domestic cats and ...