The good news is, catnip is perfectly safe for your cat, so if they accidentally consume a small quantity – or deliberately enjoy nibbling on it as a tasty treat – it won't do them any harm.

Fresh catnip is far more potent than dried and older catnip, such as would be found in a toy, so use it sparingly. If they eat too much, they can upset their stomachs.

Want to feed your cat catnip? A vet shares one risk you need about to know before you do Kathryn Williams March 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM ...