What term means toward the side and away from the midline?

Medial is bringing something towards the body and lateral is moving away from the mid-line of the body 

Your dog can sniff at or even eat a bit of catnip. the herb is edible and not harmful. just don't expect them to roll around like a cat would! your dog may scrutinize catnip by licking and smelling at it, or be totally indifferent to this stimulant.