As its name suggests, catnip is a plant that cats find irresistibly appealing, producing euphoric effects in them. A recent ...

There's a very scientific reason cats go wild for catnip, and it's all about smell.

Cats on catnip are clearly having a wonderful time – but does it get them high? Our vet explains more… ...

Though cats can’t get addicted to catnip, scientists wrote a paper in 2021 that explained that the “opioid system regulating euphoric and rewarding effects in humans is involved in the ...

Catnip’s effect is caused by nepetalactone, which stimulates brain receptors and releases endorphins. Cats react by rolling on the catnip, and some become hyperactive or aggressive.