diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
index 75e265d2fd..7bc807aa14 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
@@ -892,10 +892,11 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "teaglass"
 	glass_name = "glass of catnip tea"
 	glass_desc = "A purfect drink for a cat."
+	var/staminaloss = M.getStaminaLoss()
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/catnip_tea/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
+	M.getStaminaLoss(min(50 - staminaloss, 3))
 	M.emote("nya")
 	to_chat(M, "<span class = 'notice'>[pick("Headpats feel nice.", "Backrubs would be nice.", "Mew")]</span>")
 	M.adjustArousalLoss(5)
-	M.adjustStaminaLoss(3)
 	..()