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 ...

Cats go mad for catnip because chemicals released from the plant protect them against mosquitoes, according to new research. The common herb, also known by its taxonomic name Nepeta cataria, is a ...

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

I came across some interesting information about a tea I've never heard of: Catnip tea. I love tea, especially ones I've never tried before. So, I was wondering, can I use the stuff we give our cat?

A cat chews up and rolls around in the leaves of the silver vine plant. Masao Miyazaki For even the most aloof cats, just a few leaves of catnip can trigger excited fits of chewing, kicking and ...

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 ...

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