Catnip contains nepetalactone, an essential oil found in the catnip plant. Here's how it affects your cat and why it makes them feel so good.

Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call Nepeta cataria. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb.

Cats are attracted to a compound in catnip leaves known as nepetalactone. It makes them want to eat the leaves and it gives them the euphoric high we humans find so hilarious. Although responses are ...

Why Cats Like Catnip. Put simply, cats like this plant because they enjoy how it makes them feel. When your cat likes licking the herb, rolling around in it, or biting the actual leaves of the plant, ...

Just be careful petting your cat when catnip’s in play: some cats get overexcited and may bite when this herb is around. Some catnip toys you might like to try: Catnip-stuffed balls; ...

7. Anise Is Like Catnip for Dogs . Dogs have their own form of catnip: anise. The extract of anise seeds is often used in treats; but just like cats with catnip, not all dogs react to the herb.

The reaction cats often have in response to catnip is often received negatively because it mimics the “high” behavior of a human indulging in something like marijuana. However , neither catnip nor any ...

However, according to Dr. MacMillan, most cats don't choose to eat catnip. "Cats generally just enjoy the smell of catnip and enjoy rolling on it and rubbing against it," she explains. "So, I usually ...

As big sis to a Cocoa Puffs-coated Ragdoll named Teddy, Freya’s earned the right to put him in his place whenever she sees ...

Cats who revel in the simple things are my kind of crowd. Take Siberian Cats Billie and Baltazar for example. They don't need ...

How To Grow Catnip At Home Choose The Right Spot. Catnip loves the sun, so pick a spot that gets at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are growing indoors, place the pot near a sunny ...