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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old

What is catnip and is it safe?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2019

Catnip is a plant in the mint family that for unknown reasons makes cats go nuts. There is an aromatic compound that is present that seems to affect their brains and cause a pleasurable response. It is completely safe. It all cats react to it.

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