Catnip is a type of mint-related herb that makes cats go wild when they see it. This is a completely harmless herb that you can comfortably give to your cat. However, it is not all cats which have an appetite for catnip. There are some cats that will not act abnormally when you give them catnip.

Catnip has an interesting effect on cats. When your cat sniffs at the herb, it will start being enthusiastic and playful. You will notice your cat running around and playing with anything that can be played with. In some cases, ingesting the catnip might have the opposite effect on cats. They might become suddenly very calm and relaxed.

Catnip has some kind of drugging effect on all types of cats even the wild ones. However, it does not affect their health in any way. Giving your cat some catnip helps turn it into a jovial cuddly pet.