Cats High On Catnip Captured Brilliantly By Photographer

by Damjan

2 Feb 2021

Andrew Marttila is a talented pet photographer best known for his charming images of cats. Although Andrew used to be allergic to cats, these days, he is a self-confessed "crazy cat man."

Most recently, Andrew has been working on a project about how cats react to catnip. In his new book, 'Cats On Catnip,' he shares a series of photos of cats and kittens experiencing the effects of the herb.

So, what exactly is catnip? Essentially, it is a herb that belongs to the mint family.

Catnip contains an essential oil called nepetalactone, which is the component that makes cats go a little crazy. While not every cat will react to catnip, typically, cats respond by sniffing, rubbing their chin, neck, and body, chewing, and shaking.

Cats usually start out hyper before the "high" wears off, and they begin to relax. However, every cat is different, and some can even become aggressive after coming into contact with catnip.

In Andrew's book, he captures the reactions of many different kitties, including Fluffy, who goes wild on catnip, and Mittens, who becomes an expert in acrobatics. Scroll down to take a look at some of Andrew's delightful images.