Does Catnip Sedate Cats. Yes it is believed that catnip gets your cat high. There is such a thing as too much catnip though.
However not every cat responds to catnip. Catnip can effect cats two ways. However if they eat a lot of the fresh or dried catnip leaves they can get an upset tummy along with vomiting or diarrhea.
Catnip also known as catmint field balm and catwort is an effective natural sedative for cats.
Catnip is safe for cats. A cats genetics determine whether she responds to catnip or not. If they eat a lot they may vomit and have diarrhea but will return to normal given time and no more catnip. There are natural herbs that can effectively sedate your cat so that shell stay calm and relaxed during the grooming session.
