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 ...

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 ...

on some toys — I tested more than two dozen cat toys, ranging from inexpensive catnip mice to automatic laser pointers. As you might expect, she had strong opinions on the different items.

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden.

Here are a few main types to try during playtime with your cat. Catnip toys. The majority of cats in the U.S. like catnip. Catnip can be stuffed into toys, packed into balls, or simply sprinkled ...

But no matter what reaction your cat has, once the pleasure passes it'll be about two hours before kitty responds to catnip again. Because cats do respond to catnip again and again, the herb can ...

Nepeta cataria, or more commonly known as catnip is a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia that is well known for its cat-attracting (and craze-inducing) properties among domestic cats and ...

Can cats eat catnip? Given how much some of our feline friends love this green stuff, it's a question you may well be asking if you have a kitty companion in the family. The good news is ...

My colleague has had to start hiding her “sleepy tea” teabags from her pets when she found out they contain catnip. “I have to fight my cats to get through a cup,” she told me, revealing ...