Q: I have a question about caring for catnip plants so our little kitten will be able to have her treats during the winter. The plants start off well, but they don't seem to last long. Any suggestions ...

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A new study finds that the feline reaction to catnip and silver vine helps to stave off mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects. By Oliver Whang Cats, so often, are a mystery, even to those that ...

Cats love the finer things in life, whether it's relaxing in a sunny corner or enjoying cuddles with their owners. As many as two-thirds of the animals also seem surprisingly attracted to a little ...

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 ...

A whiff of catnip can make mosquitoes buzz off, and now researchers know why. So researchers exposed mosquitoes and fruit flies to catnip and monitored the insects’ behavior. Fruit flies were less ...

Cats act high when they're given catnip because, well, they are. Researchers say that catnip and another plant, silver vine, produce a chemical that activates their opioid reward systems. Even if you ...