diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
index 2e093a7459..6680920442 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
@@ -1971,7 +1971,9 @@
 	metabolization_rate = 1.75 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/pax/catnip/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
-	M.emote("nya")
-	to_chat(M, "<span class = 'notice'>[pick("Headpats feel nice.", "The feeling of a hairball...", "Backrubs would be nice.", "Whats behind those doors?")]</span>")
+	if(prob(20))
+		M.emote("nya")
+	if(prob(20))
+		to_chat(M, "<span class = 'notice'>[pick("Headpats feel nice.", "The feeling of a hairball...", "Backrubs would be nice.", "Whats behind those doors?")]</span>")
 	M.adjustArousalLoss(2)
 	..()