Wallace Thomas

Clinical Signs: Many cats love catnip, but it can cause vomiting and diarrhea. It makes some cats sedated and others stimulated. What are the side… Read More »Does Catnip Cause Diarrhea?

Historically, catnip was used for diarrhea, gas, and stomach cramps. It’s said to relieve muscle spasms in the intestinal tract. Drinking catnip tea may soothe… Read More »What Are The Benefits Of Catnip?

There’s nothing on the Transportation Security Administration Web site indicating catnip is prohibited. Leon Seidman, president of Cosmic Catnip, travels with catnip without incident. He… Read More »Can I Fly With Catnip?

Catnip is felt to be safe and non-addictive, but caution is advised if using in a cat with a seizure disorder as some research indicates… Read More »Can Catnip Cause Seizures?

marijuana. A human analog that causes similar effects [as catnip on cats], as in a comparable high, would be LSD or marijuana. Can smoking catnip… Read More »What Human Drug Is Like Catnip?

Stress Relief and Anxiety The calming and sedative-like effects of catnip give it many benefits for relieving stress and anxiety. In fact, it has been… Read More »Does Catnip Have Any Benefits For Humans?

Do All Cats Respond to Catnip? Unfortunately, no. It has been noted in scientific literature that about 50-70 percent of cats show the positive response… Read More »Do All Cats Respond To Catnip?

If your cat becomes overstimulated by too much catnip, they may become anxious, hyperactive, zoom around, nibble or bite at your hands, scratch, or growl.… Read More »Can Catnip Give Cats Anxiety?