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 ...

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 ...

Cat toys come in many shapes and sizes, and each cat has their own preferences. Here are a few main types to try during playtime with your cat. Catnip toys. The majority of cats in the U.S. like ...

Catnip is a flowering perennial herb in the mint family. Its effect on behavior varies widely from one cat to the next. Catnip comes in a variety of forms including dried, fresh, and in sprays and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re a cat owner, you know how much your furry friend ...

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 (Nepeta cataria) and a similar plant, silver vine (Actinidia polygama), seem to activate cats’ opioid systems much like heroin does in people. Rubbing themselves in iridoids — chemical ...

If you share your heart and your home with a cat, you’ve likely seen or heard the buzz about catnip and catnip toys for your feline friend. However, we rarely discuss the details of this common herb.

There are various benefits of catnip tea, including relaxation and mood improvement. Risks include headaches and digestive discomfort. Catnip is a herb frequently used in pet toys. Historically, ...