🐶SIGN UP to get “pawsitivity” delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & ...

The most common catnip care mistake is overwatering, says Zaber, which can cause the plant's leaves to curl, or to turn brown and spotty. To fix this, simply reduce how much you water the plant.

And while there isn't really such a thing as "too much" exposure to catnip, cats do become desensitized to it, Anderson said. The euphoric effects of catnip wear off for most cats after about 10 ...

Dried catnip is often found in cat toys and is used to change cat behavior. Catnip tea, herb, and tincture are also sold in health food stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies for human use.

Catnip isn’t just intensely pleasurable for cats. It’s also practical – chewing and licking the leaves of the plant releases compounds that repel pesky insects like mosquitoes.

Catnip is a strong-smelling herb. It is native to Central Europe, though it can now be found in most of Canada and the Northeast United States. It belongs to the mint family and has oval-toothed ...

How to make it Catnip tea is slightly bitter and has a minty, earthy taste. Some people prefer adding lemon, honey, or sugar to improve the flavor. It is available as loose tea or in tea bag form.

Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a new study finds that the common herb has qualities that repel mosquitoes.

Catnip's evolutionary history is key to its powerful effect on felines. by Nina Pullano Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: May 13, 2020 ...