Not at all. For many felines, it provides a wonderfully pleasurable experience but you may be wondering whether your cat can eat it or if they should stick to simply playing with catnip-filled toys.

So what does catnip do to cats? Cats like catnip for two primary reasons: Smelling it stimulates their senses, and eating it tends to calm them down.

Are plant-based treats like catnip, cat thyme and silver vine safe for cats? And it it ethical to use them?