Catnip is a perennial herb from the mint family. It is commonly referred to as a weed as it can grow to 3 feet in height and has many branches with small clusters of purple flowers.
It contains a variety of aromatic oils including a mild hallucinogen called nepetalactone. This is the component that provides cat owners with some entertainment.
To have its effect, catnip must be inhaled by the cat. You can tell your cat is doing this when they pull their gums back from their teeth. It almost looks like they are smiling. The cat is actually pressing their tongue against the roof of their mouth. This results in the cat being able to concentrate the smell, resulting in a smell-taste effect.
Typical cat reactions are elation and arousal. You will see them rolling around appearing to be slightly intoxicated. The effects do not last long and you will not see a repeat effect for at least an hour with new exposure to catnip.
Not all cats have a reaction to catnip. According to a recent cat personality survey, about 80% of cat owners say they get a reaction to catnip.
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