When cats chew and rub against the leaves, the plant releases a compound that repels insects like mosquitoes Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a ...

Catnip Cocktail is marketed as a sedative for animals, but humans are using it to get high, New Jersey police said. Police in Fairfield found 61 bottles of Catnip Cocktail for sale when they raided a ...

Catnip Cocktail is marketed as a sedative for animals, but humans are using it to get high, New Jersey police said. Police in Fairfield found 61 bottles of Catnip Cocktail for sale when they raided a ...

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden. Once a ...

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 ...

Can cats eat catnip? Given how much some of our feline friends love this green stuff, it's a question you may well be asking if you have a kitty companion in the family. The good news is, catnip is ...

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Catnip and catmint both belong to the genus Nepeta in the mint family. They both have square stems that are typical features of mint plants. And they each produce spikes of tiny, two-lipped flowers ...