Kittens cannot eat catnip. Catnip contains a chemical that can excite cats. It is mainly used to reduce cat stress, stimulate appetite and soothe mood. Cats will smell catnip or eat catnip. Later, behaviors such as sneezing, rolling, acting coquettishly, and playing crazy will appear. Catnip is not recommended for cats that are too young.

The side effects of kittens eating catnip

Most kittens actually don’t like the taste of catnip, and they only become interested in catnip when they reach adulthood. They are interested in the taste, so forcing kittens to use catnip too early will also cause cats to resist catnip.

Although catnip is generally not addictive to cats, if a kitten takes too much, it cannot be ruled out whether it will have side effects that affect nerves and normal development. Eating too much catnip can also cause cats to be picky eaters and affect their health. If a kitten eats too much catnip at one time, it may cause excessive nervous excitement, difficulty breathing, shock and suffocation. If you want to use catnip for cats, It is recommended to wait until the cat is at least 6 months old.