Growing vegetables and herbs for your own kitchen can be gratifying, but don't forget about your feline companions. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it ...

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

Growing catnip (Nepeta cataria), a perennial plant, from seed is pretty straightforward, and it can be a huge benefit to your garden, even if you don’t have a green thumb. It’s perfect for any herb ...

Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

Catnip is a plant—known scientifically as Nepeta cataria—that is a member of the mint family. The active ingredient is called nepetalactone, which many domestic cats respond to in a variety of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Cat Crack Catnip is a premium catnip blend that’s infused with maximum potency for ensuring your cat has the craziest, best play time, or some much-needed relaxation from their anxiety. Made with ...

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