There's a scientific reason for the feline reaction: Catnip contains the oil nepetalactone, which binds to the cat's ...

According to expert vet, Dr Rebecca MacMillan, eating large volumes of catnip may cause mild digestive disturbances, but ...

But what exactly is catnip, and why does it have such a dramatic effect on our cats? The allure of nepetalactone The secret ...

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Growing vegetables and herbs for your own kitchen can be gratifying, but don't forget about your feline companions. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family ...

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, catnip ...

Does your cat, an otherwise aloof and graceful creature, go whacky for catnip? Then they are one of the 70 per cent of domestic cats, as well as some big cats like lions, who do. But how has this ...