{"id":100508,"date":"2022-04-22T12:29:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:29:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:08","slug":"how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/","title":{"rendered":"How often should I give my cat catnip?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_often_should_I_give_my_cat_catnip\" title=\"How often should I give my cat catnip?\">How often should I give my cat catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#What_does_catnip_actually_do_to_cats\" title=\"What does catnip actually do to cats?\">What does catnip actually do to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Can_you_give_cats_catnip_everyday\" title=\"Can you give cats catnip everyday?\">Can you give cats catnip everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Should_I_give_my_cat_catnip_before_bed\" title=\"Should I give my cat catnip before bed?\">Should I give my cat catnip before bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Can_I_give_my_cat_catnip_everyday\" title=\"Can I give my cat catnip everyday?\">Can I give my cat catnip everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Can_you_give_a_cat_too_much_catnip\" title=\"Can you give a cat too much catnip?\">Can you give a cat too much catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#When_should_I_give_my_cat_catnip\" title=\"When should I give my cat catnip?\">When should I give my cat catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_long_does_catnip_last_on_cats\" title=\"How long does catnip last on cats?\">How long does catnip last on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Is_it_cruel_to_give_a_cat_catnip\" title=\"Is it cruel to give a cat catnip?\">Is it cruel to give a cat catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Do_cats_feel_high_on_catnip\" title=\"Do cats feel high on catnip?\">Do cats feel high on catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_often_should_you_give_cats_catnip\" title=\"How often should you give cats catnip?\">How often should you give cats catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Can_too_much_catnip_harm_a_cat\" title=\"Can too much catnip harm a cat?\">Can too much catnip harm a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Will_catnip_help_my_cat_sleep\" title=\"Will catnip help my cat sleep?\">Will catnip help my cat sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_can_I_calm_my_cat_down_at_night\" title=\"How can I calm my cat down at night?\">How can I calm my cat down at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_often_can_you_give_cat_catnip\" title=\"How often can you give cat catnip?\">How often can you give cat catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_has_too_much_catnip\" title=\"What happens if a cat has too much catnip?\">What happens if a cat has too much catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_much_catnip_is_too_much_for_cats\" title=\"How much catnip is too much for cats?\">How much catnip is too much for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Does_catnip_get_cats_actually_high\" title=\"Does catnip get cats actually high?\">Does catnip get cats actually high?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#What_does_catnip_do_to_a_cat\" title=\"What does catnip do to a cat?\">What does catnip do to a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_much_catnip_should_I_give_my_cat_for_the_first_time\" title=\"How much catnip should I give my cat for the first time?\">How much catnip should I give my cat for the first time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_come_down_from_catnip\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to come down from catnip?\">How long does it take for a cat to come down from catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_often_can_I_give_my_cats_catnip\" title=\"How often can I give my cats catnip?\">How often can I give my cats catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_catnip_to_wear_off\" title=\"How long does it take for catnip to wear off?\">How long does it take for catnip to wear off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Is_it_unethical_to_give_your_cat_catnip\" title=\"Is it unethical to give your cat catnip?\">Is it unethical to give your cat catnip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-i-give-my-cat-catnip\/#Is_catnip_a_cat_drug\" title=\"Is catnip a cat drug?\">Is catnip a cat drug?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_give_my_cat_catnip\"><\/span>How often should I give my cat catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_catnip_actually_do_to_cats\"><\/span>What does catnip actually do to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Researchers suspect that catnip targets feline happy receptors in the brain. When eaten, however, catnip tends to have the opposite effect and your cat <b>mellows out. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. They may meow or growl at the same time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_cats_catnip_everyday\"><\/span>Can you give cats catnip everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Catnip doesnt have to be a daily thing. While we might be tempted to offer our feline friends a little nightcap at the end of each day, it may be best to hold back. While theres no general agreed-upon consensus on how much too much, try to limit your kittys exposure to catnip to once a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_give_my_cat_catnip_before_bed\"><\/span>Should I give my cat catnip before bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Catnip is an excellent method to pique your cats curiosity in something new while encouraging them to relax and roll about in the bed. And, as an additional benefit, cats like to cuddle up and sleep after their catnip high, making the new bed more appealing to them!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_cat_catnip_everyday\"><\/span>Can I give my cat catnip everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Catnip doesnt have to be a daily thing. While we might be tempted to offer our feline friends a little nightcap at the end of each day, it may be best to hold back. While theres no general agreed-upon consensus on how much too much, try to limit your kittys exposure to catnip to once a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_cat_too_much_catnip\"><\/span>Can you give a cat too much catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although catnip is not a true toxin and is not addictive, <b>consuming the plant in large amounts can cause a poison-like reaction. A feline that has consumed too much catnip will display clinical signs of vomiting and diarrhea with no other accompanying symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_give_my_cat_catnip\"><\/span>When should I give my cat catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Catnip is not harmful for kittens, but most cats wont react to catnip until they are <b>6 months to 1 year of age. Some cats can be exceptions to this rule, as they will slowly increase their sensitivity over the years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_catnip_last_on_cats\"><\/span>How long does catnip last on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 10 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_give_a_cat_catnip\"><\/span>Is it cruel to give a cat catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is catnip safe for cats? <b>Theres no evidence that catnip is harmful to cats or young kittens. However, if they eat a lot of the fresh or dried catnip leaves, they can get an upset tummy along with vomiting or diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_feel_high_on_catnip\"><\/span>Do cats feel high on catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats get high off catnip by inhaling the nepetalactone  whether from a live plant, dried plant material, or an oil extract. The chemical binds to receptors inside a cats nose, which stimulate sensory neurons leading into the brain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_give_cats_catnip\"><\/span>How often should you give cats catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If cats are given nepetalactone often and consistently, they may become less sensitive to it. Its recommended to limit the use of catnip with your furry friends to about <b>once every two to three weeks in order to prevent habituation. It should also be noted that very young cats may not appear sensitive to catnip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_too_much_catnip_harm_a_cat\"><\/span>Can too much catnip harm a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Theres absolutely no ingredient in catnip that can harm your cat. <b>The only danger of your cat eating too much catnip is that they might get an upset stomach. Other than that, there is zero reason to worry if catnip is bad for cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_catnip_help_my_cat_sleep\"><\/span>Will catnip help my cat sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When sniffed, it acts as a stimulant, often causing cats to become very playful, rolling over on the ground and generally being hyperactive. But <b>when eaten, catnip acts as a sedative, sometimes causing cats to drool, purr, or fall asleep<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_calm_my_cat_down_at_night\"><\/span>How can I calm my cat down at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Catnip is not harmful for kittens, but most cats wont react to catnip until they are <b>6 months to 1 year of age. Some cats can be exceptions to this rule, as they will slowly increase their sensitivity over the years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_you_give_cat_catnip\"><\/span>How often can you give cat catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_has_too_much_catnip\"><\/span>What happens if a cat has too much catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although catnip is not a true toxin and is not addictive, consuming the plant in large amounts can cause a poison-like reaction. A feline that has consumed too much catnip will display <b>clinical signs of vomiting and diarrhea with no other accompanying symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_catnip_is_too_much_for_cats\"><\/span>How much catnip is too much for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Catnip Can A Cat Have? There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to feeding catnip to a kitty. Catnip in various forms should be given twice to three times a week, according to some research. <b>One serving of catnip is more than enough for most cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_catnip_get_cats_actually_high\"><\/span>Does catnip get cats actually high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats get high off catnip by inhaling the nepetalactone  whether from a live plant, dried plant material, or an oil extract. The chemical binds to receptors inside a cats nose, which stimulate sensory neurons leading into the brain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_catnip_do_to_a_cat\"><\/span>What does catnip do to a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats react to catnip by <b>rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. They may meow or growl at the same time. Other cats become hyperactive or downright aggressive, especially if you approach them. Usually these sessions last about 10 minutes, after which your cat loses interest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_catnip_should_I_give_my_cat_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>How much catnip should I give my cat for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Catnip is an excellent method to pique your cats curiosity in something new while encouraging them to relax and roll about in the bed. And, as an additional benefit, cats like to cuddle up and sleep after their catnip high, making the new bed more appealing to them!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_come_down_from_catnip\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to come down from catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually these sessions last about 10 minutes, after which your cat loses interest. It may take <b>as long as two hours for him to reset and become susceptible to catnip again. Be mindful of overindulgence thoughcats are unlikely to overdose on catnip, but they can get sick if they eat too much.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_I_give_my_cats_catnip\"><\/span>How often can I give my cats catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_catnip_to_wear_off\"><\/span>How long does it take for catnip to wear off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 10 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_unethical_to_give_your_cat_catnip\"><\/span>Is it unethical to give your cat catnip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Debra Merskin, a professor at the University of Oregon, argues that <b>it is unethical to give cats catnip, and that doing so  even if the cat enjoys it  denies them the same moral consideration we give to humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_catnip_a_cat_drug\"><\/span>Is catnip a cat drug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Researchers suspect that catnip targets feline happy receptors in the brain. When eaten, however, catnip tends to have the opposite effect and your cat <b>mellows out. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. They may meow or growl at the same time.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How often should I give my cat catnip?What does catnip actually do to cats?Can you give cats catnip everyday?Should I give my cat catnip before bed?Can I give my cat catnip everyday?Can you give a cat too much catnip?When should I give my cat catnip?How long does catnip last on cats?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100508"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100508"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100508\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}