diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
index 7bc807aa14..fc408e0a91 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
@@ -896,7 +896,9 @@
 
 /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>")
+	if(prob(20))
+		M.emote("nya")
+	if(prob(20))
+		to_chat(M, "<span class = 'notice'>[pick("Headpats feel nice.", "Backrubs would be nice.", "Mew")]</span>")
 	M.adjustArousalLoss(5)
 	..()