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

Everyone knows that cats go crazy over catnip. But what is it about this herb that makes cats lose their minds? Read on to find out more. Catnip is a type of plant that is scientifically known as ...

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 ...

Anne Quain is on the NSW Committee of the Australian Veterinary Association. She is also a committee member of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, the Australian and New Zealand College ...

Did you know that besides stimulating felines, catnip helps fight colds, flu, fever, morning sickness and infectious childhood diseases? Find out how to use catnip and other herbs for medicinal and ...