Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human interest features ranging from health, pets and travel. Lucy ...

Sniffing, eating, and rolling in catnip triggers a pleasure response in around two-thirds of cats. Litterbox.com's Catnip Box comes with three high-quality catnip toys and four styles of catnip, ...

Although chemical agents are powerful deterrents to many forms of insect life, sometimes folks just aren't comfortable using ...

There’s nothing funnier than watching your cat rolling around and being loopy, and using catnip provides your feline friend with a whole lot of entertainment. In fact, if you've ever found yourself ...

Catnip is a natural herb, similar to mint, that used to be used as a relaxing tea, but these days it is mainly used for cats. There are many ways to give your pet catnip, whether it be in toys, in a ...

Anyone who has seen a cat experience catnip knows that it makes them go a bit wild -- they rub in it, roll on it, chew it, and lick it aggressively. It is widely accepted that this plant, and its ...

Catnip may be used as a natural insect repellent. [Gallio lab / Northwestern] While catnip is a common herb that is often used in cat toys and treats—due to its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects on ...

Are you struggling with a Monday-hating, lasagna-scarfing cat whose lazy lifestyle is starting to become a health issue? If they’re not interested in climbing off your computer keyboard to chase mice, ...