Nepeta cataria is toxic to cats. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Catnip.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Hyperexcitability Drowsiness
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip or catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the mint family. It is native to southern and eastern Europe, northern parts of the Middle East, and Central Asia. The plant is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole.
Also recorded as Cat Mint, Catwort, Field Balm and Wild Catmint.
More from the Lamiaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.