Why do cats love catnip?

Is it really like a drug for them? When I give it to my cats, they really get weird. Does it have the same effects on them that certain green plants have on people?

Answer #1

it alerts all there senses so they are hyper - aware of everything and there are so many thoughts going on it makes them a little spazzy. and then it makes them like kittens and all they want to do is play. it’s so funny.

Answer #2

yep yep yep lets just say… canibous sativa is a drug to us…( marajuna) and catnip is a drug to cats( it had about the same effects… just not as serious)

Answer #3

IT GETS THEM HIGH

Answer #4

Why do people like pot?

Answer #5

Im not sure… but my calico cat is nuts without catnip. Lol.

Answer #6

It’s like kitty pot. It makes them high. They go crazy if they have catnip.

Answer #7

well catnip is not a drug really but it like atracts them to the nip…and then i guess they just get adicted to it!

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