Catnip is typically safe and not addictive for cats. New research shows it interacts with a cat’s brain opioid system. Catnip is typically safe and not addictive for cats. New research shows it ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you ...

As a cat owner, you have probably heard about catnip. You are probably also aware that it has a reputation for driving cats a little non compos mentis. Catnip is a common lemony herb that is a member ...

Cats kept indoors can live a good life when they get access to a variety of positive experiences. Examples include performing natural behaviors, feeling safe at home and using their full sensory ...

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all, the way cats roll around and act silly looks just ...

If you have ever given catnip to your furry feline friend then you know the bizarre response it usually evokes. Cat fact: only 25% of felines don’t have a reaction to catnip. The other 75 percent of ...

It’s like Catnip – I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but where exactly does it come from? Catnip is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family that makes cats go crazy and seem drugged.

My cat Cabbage loves catnip. I’m not the biggest fan because when she eats it, she gets really aggressive. Whatever toy she's playing with gets destroyed, even if that toy happens to be, say, my hand ...

It’s no easy feat to find the ideal toy for your kitty cat. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: cats can be very picky and finicky creatures. But that doesn’t mean you should halt your search ...

Some cats seem addicted when playing with toys like laser pointers—in reality, this is often obsessive behavior. Photo: Getty Images Whether it’s food, the beloved laser pointer, or even the ...