CATNIP CAN TURN YOUR CAT INTO A PSYCHO KITTY

CATNIP CAN TURN YOUR CAT INTO A PSYCHO KITTY

ITHACA, N.Y. (Wireless Flash) -- Catnip is known as "feline marijuana" -- but for some cats it's more like PCP. According to veterinarian James Richards of Cornell University, although most cats get mellow under the influence of catnip, some become psycho kitties who bite and scratch their owners. Dr. Richards says the only way to tell if catnip will turn your cat crazy is to give the puss a sample of the herb and then see how it reacts. He says if catnip turns out to be a bad influence on your cat, it's best to steer clear of the pet for about 10 minutes, until the effect wears off.