Catnip is a plant that can cause temporary hallucinations in cats. Cats will sneeze, roll, act coquettishly, and play wildly after smelling or eating catnip. Catnip is not toxic to cats and can be smelled and eaten. The catnip sold in the market is made by air-drying fresh catnip or drying it at low temperature. This kind of catnip usually has a shelf life stated on it, and most of them have a shelf life of about 24 months.

The effects of catnip on cats:

1. Catnip contains an ingredient called nepetalactone. Nepetalactone can cause nervous excitement in cats and cause hallucinations in cats.

2. Nepetalactone has a similar chemical structure to the substance secreted in the urine of estrous female cats. Male cats are more likely to be attracted to catnip than female cats.

3. Cats are very clean animals. They often lick their fur to keep it clean, and they also inhale some hair. Feeding some catnip in an appropriate amount can induce vomiting and help the cat vomit out hair.

4. Catnip can help cats calm down and relieve anxiety.

5. Catnip can increase the cat’s appetite.