cat nip ??

Question

is cat nip good for your cat?

Answer 1

It like marijuana. It may not be good, but they sure like it.

The excerpt below is actually for people. But, we can assume if it good for us, it good for the cat.

Regarded today as little more than a treat for the household cat, Catnip once enjoyed popularity as a kitchen and medicinal herb throughout England and France. And this common herb does, in fact, offer several medicinal benefits, including the ability to reduce fever, promote sweating, and relieve cramps. (Reports of a psychedelic effect from Catnip smoke are, however, inaccurate. They stem from confusion of the plant with cannabis.)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/100610.shtml

Answer 2

Its not bad...it just creates a sense of euphoria which wears off in a few hours. Let him have some fun
every once in awhile. A chemical compound called nepetalactone, the primary constituent in the essential oil of catnip, induces a harmless physiological reaction in some cats."
How will my cat respond to catnip?
"(The) physiological reactions in some cats...has been studied extensively, and has been found to induce a psychosexual response in both male and female cats. One might say that catnip has an aphrodisiac effect." Wondering what kind of cat behavior you will see? Your cat may have any or all of the following catnip effects:
-- meow and roll in the catnip
-- rub their cheeks against the spot where catnip has been sprinkled
-- get into silly positions such as on their back with paws extended, gazing up at the ceiling
-- run around the room like a kitten playing with its invisible friend
-- settle into a dreamy, sleepy silly pose and not move for awhile.

Cats can be very possessive of their catnip or their catnip toys, and some cats have been aggressive after use. If your cat does become aggressive with catnip use, stop using catnip and consider trying an alternative such as honeysuckle or valerian toys.

Answer 3

cat nip is like weed to cats. trust me i gave some to my cat and acted all weird after smelling it for half an hour. (but ask ur vet)

Answer 4

yeah, most def. cats love cat nip

Answer 5

I came across a bedtime tea that had catnip in it. It was good stuff. They roll around in it, eat it. Cats love it.

Answer 6

My vet told me to give it to them-calms my male cats down.

Answer 7

yes my cat plays 4 hours and she make me when she is playing

Answer 8

I have a scratcher box that has catnip built in. If they scratch they get catnip. It keeps them from scratching the furniture.

Answer 9

they like it they go crazzy, just give them a litle...