If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Can kittens have catnip?’ you’re not alone. The plant is known for its strange effects on felines – like rolling around, vocalizing, and relaxation – so it’s understandable ...

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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 ...

Catnip is one plant that has a special ability to send some cats into a euphoric frenzy. The secret behind catnip's effect lies in a chemical compound called nepetalactone. This oil resides in the ...

Both catnip (Nepeta cataria) and silver vine (Actinidia polygama) produce chemicals from a group called iridoids that repel mosquitoes, flies, roaches and possibly other insects or mites. Most cats, ...

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all, the way cats roll around and act silly looks just ...