Catnip Articles

This herbal superstar has one of the most far out & funky aromas in the plant kingdom. But while humans might wrinkle their noses, cats? Oh, they dig it. In fact, some cats go absolutely bonkers for it!

Let's break down the why, how, and what of catnip love, answer common questions, and explore other groovy herbs like silvervine and valerian root that can also get your cat’s motor running.

Today, we’re laying down the groove on how to get your feline up and moving—with a little help from their funky herbal friends: catnip and silvervine.

Short answer? Yes, they totally can. But let’s take a deeper dive into what that means, how cats respond to different ways of enjoying it, and what you should know to keep things safe and smooth.

Catnip — that magical, minty herb that turns even the funkiest cat into a total flower child. But what does it actually do to cats? Is Catnip safe for cats? Does it get them high? Can they eat it? And why do some cats seem to totally dig it while others just say, "nah, man"?