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 ...

Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call Nepeta cataria. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb.

Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, triggers a euphoric response in cats by activating their brain's opioid reward ...

As a responsible pet parent, it’s only natural to have questions about catnip, such as how it works and whether it’s a good cat treat. You may even wonder whether you are inadvertently drugging your ...

Ramona Turner, a veterinarian specializing in feline care for 25 years, owns two Fresno, California–based animal hospitals. She answers this riddle about our furry friends' strange behavior. Cats, ...

Discover the most potent mosquito repellent in your house: catnip essential oil, proven to be highly effective against mosquitoes. The most potent mosquito repellent in your house might be tucked away ...

Known for its intoxicating effects on felines, catnip oil may also have a future in termite control. Recent experiments by USDA Forest Service researcher Chris Peterson show that catnip oil repels and ...

Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used ...

Spoiling your pet does not mean you have to spend the big bucks on rhinestone doggie fashions and diva cat beds. We spoil our pets by baking them homemade dog treats and making kooky catnip bubbles.