Cat Eats Too Much Catnip and His Hilarious Reaction Has the Internet Crying
If you keep catnip on hand for your cats, you already know the effect it can have. It gives them a temporary "high" that lasts anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes and leaves them completely relaxed. But TikToker Teetee (@beautysredemption) recently discovered that one of her three cats took things a little too far, and the result is priceless.
That cat is Marley, a British Shorthair who is clearly feeling every bit of his catnip snack. As Teetee scolds him, Marley is sprawled right in the middle of the scattered catnip; evidence enough that he's the one who found it. He can barely move, he hasn't blinked once, and it's pretty clear he has no idea what's going on around him!
@beautysredemption This done broke into the catnip #reels#cute#catsoftiktok#fyp#lol
Good Times - Styles
Teetee's commentary was funny, and we laughed when she started calling the cats out about the catnip...it sounds like Hershey might've had a little too much of a good thing, too!
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The Internet Can't Stop Laughing at Marley's Catnip Overindulgence
Viewers left more than 2,000 comments about Marley's demeanor after a little too much catnip and had some funny things to say about it. One commenter pointed out, "He ain't blinked yet LOL!" @Chris Parmenter215 added, "He's on Cloud 9."
@Joann Thomas743 shared, "Catnip is weed for cats lol!" @Mr. Dashiki joked, "I expect nothing less from a cat named Marley!!!"
We laughed when @Judy King said, "He said, I HEAR COLORS!" Starr added, "Marley is seeing sounds LOL!"
Everybody cracked up when TeeTee shared in a comment, "Marley's birthday is 4/20, so that explains it!"
How Much Catnip is Too Much?
You might be wondering if cats can have too much catnip after watching Marely's reaction to it. Cats cannot overdose on catnip, but too much of it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, or trouble walking, according to PetMD.
PetMD also recommends using no more than 1 tablespoon of catnip at a time, as more may be too much for your cat. They also note that fresh catnip is more potent than dried, so you won't need to give your cat as much of it. You can pinch off a piece of one leaf, but no more than about a teaspoon of it.
When in doubt, a quick call to your vet is always the best way to find out the right amount of catnip for your cat.
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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM.