Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it can be ornamental, it's primarily grown for cats to enjoy.

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

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

As the Christmas season gets underway thoughts turn to buying gifts for the entire family. For some, companion animals are on the gift list, particularly cats and dogs who share our homes and ...

Why do we think it's OK to give concentrated catnip to intoxicate a pet, and then be amused by the 'intoxicated' behavior?

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 ...

When under the influence of catnip, some cats roll around, salivate, and at times, fight with other cats.

Pet owners would do nearly anything for their pets—but what about obtain a green thumb? Cat grass is a simple-to-grow source ...