Catnip, sold in highly concentrated forms like oils and sprays, are different than its availability in nature. Catnip in the wild was certainly not in the form of toys but just leafy greens growing on plants. Not all cats are affected by this drug, but studies show that 70% are. It is also shown that cats, when given catnip, are known to salivate, roll around, or fight with other cats.
Although it is a common fact that giving catnip to a cat is funny, it is definitely questionable at times. Like most would expect, this gives cats a sort of "high" effect. There is no evidence that shows that it is anything like marijuana and can be medically helpful. The author states that she feels that it is an ethical dilemma with giving this to cats and she asks, "So, if it is unethical to drug a child and laugh at how he or she responds, should we unthinkingly do the same with our cats?" My rebuttal to this is simple. Catnip has been proven to be safe for cats. Drugs are not safe for children or humans in general and to make such a comparison is ridiculous.
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