My cat doesn't seem to particularly care for the catnip, but when I do bring it out my husband has a catnip fit, so I gave up. But she didn't seem to get all hyped up when I gave it to her. She doesn't go outside though - lost 2 outdoor cats to unexplained reasons within a week of each other, so my cats stay in. TJ doesn't seem to mind and she only goes to the door of our apt. and just looks out the door. As long as I'm in, she's in, and right beside me - part dog/part cat. Gotta love her.