Catnip is well known for its ability to send felines into a frenzy. But new research has given scientists a big clue about how the plant produces this intoxicating chemical, called Nepetalactone, as ...

Anyone who has a cat or kitten knows how crazy their feline friend goes for catnip. What is catnip, though, and why does it drive cats crazy? According to PetMD, catnip is a herb closely related to ...

most pet stores have catnip plants or treats for your favorite kitty. But what exactly is Catnip? Does it actually make your cat high? And will it work on humans? Catnip is *** plant in the mint ...

Catnip turns fearsome felines into drooling balls of fluff. But how? This week, Science with Sam explains why cats love catnip If your cat turns from an elegant hunter into a drooling ball of fluff at ...

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Catnip isn't just intensely pleasurable for cats. It's also practical.When your feline friend rubs, rolls against, chews and licks catnip leaves, it's not just playful high jinks sparked by the ...

Something all cat owners can relate to is the hunt to find the best cat toy that will leave their cats happy, entertained, and maybe even relaxed (catnip to the rescue!). And we may have just stumbled ...