Have you wondered why some cats exhibit strange behavior when exposed to catnip? They act much like a female cat in heat: They may rub their head and body on the herb or jump, roll around ...

I decided to sift past the rumors and dig into why cats like catnip, according to experts. I give my cats catnip as a treat, and it works so well on some cats that their humans use it to train them.

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.

Maybe this explains why cats often bat around and play with mice, just as they do with a toy mouse stuffed with catnip. Does your cat go nuts for Nepeta cataria ? Let us know in the comments.

It’s like Catnip – I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but where exactly does it come from? Catnip is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family that makes cats go crazy and ...

But since even big cats can like catnip, it’s probably not a good idea to apply catnip on yourself for a hike where mountain lions may be around. Watch: The best cat videos come from the wild.

Everyone knows that cats go crazy over catnip. But what is it about this herb that makes cats lose their minds? Read on to ...

She, like most cats, prefers only the finer things in life — ranging from cold tap water to a good cardboard box that's two sizes too small — and the dried green delicacy known as catnip is no ...

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It's like Catnip - I'm sure you've heard that phrase before, ... What is catnip and why do cats love it? Aisling Moloney Published Aug 8, 2017, 11:25am | Updated Dec 12, 2019, 12:20pm.