When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cats go mad for catnip because chemicals released from the plant protect them against mosquitoes, according to new research. The common herb, also known by its taxonomic name Nepeta cataria, is a ...

When cats chew and rub against the leaves, the plant releases a compound that repels insects like mosquitoes Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a ...

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 ...

A cat chews up and rolls around in the leaves of the silver vine plant. Masao Miyazaki For even the most aloof cats, just a few leaves of catnip can trigger excited fits of chewing, kicking and ...

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 ...

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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. Your cat will never be bored again thanks to the Petstages ...