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

Your cat probably knows it as Catnip or Catmint. But the stuff that drives your kitten crazy goes by the Latin name Nepeta cataria, and it's a member of the genus Nepeta (derived from Nepete, the ...

My colleague has had to start hiding her “sleepy tea” teabags from her pets when she found out they contain catnip. “I have to fight my cats to get through a cup,” she told me, revealing that her ...

Valerian for cats has recently gained popularity as a potential alternative to catnip, but just how effective is it, and is it safe for your feline friend? If your cat doesn’t respond to catnip, you ...

Short days, restless paws and a windowsill jungle set a scene many pet owners know. The leaves keep calling. The cat answers.

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Cats are treating these adorable Halloween catnip toys like ...