is honeysuckle dangerous?

My little Bubba goes nuts with a piece of honeysuckle branch, rubs his body on it, throws it in the air, chews it and acts like ...well ha acts nuts. I want to know if anyone knows if it is dangerous or can harm them to eat it? Has anyone else ever given their cat this and watched the reaction?

Depends on the part of the honeysuckle. I've heard that the flowers/berries can be toxic. Check this site out: http://www.catniptoys.com/pages/Honeysuckle-FAQ.html  explains a lot about honeysuckle.

Thanks ill check it out. I hate to deprive him of it cuz he sure enjoys playing with it. Unless it will harm him.

The branch/wood shouldn't be really an issue. Just the berries, really. There are actually multiple strains of honeysuckle but only one? is suppose to be effective towards cats. Maybe you got lucky!

Yes, the lonicera tartarica species of honeysuckle shrub contains a chemical similar to the active ingredient in catnip. I'd be hesitant to give him a real branch of honeysuckle, if only from a choking hazard.

From what I understand, the berries of the honeysuckle plant are poisonous. However, here's a link from a vet who lists honeysuckle (in general) as toxic: http://dcn.davis.ca.us/vme/DrSue/poisplnt.html#h

I've seen honeysuckle cat toys as an alternative to catnip, so it may be best to stick with a product meant for cats.