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.

Why do we think it's OK to give concentrated catnip to intoxicate a pet, and then be amused by the 'intoxicated' behavior?

The popular herb can give felines a marijuana-like high for up to 15 minutes.

Catnip drives her wild and seems to give a wonderful euphoric feeling, whether it is sprinkled around her or buried within an unsuspecting toy. But, why exactly does catnip have this effect on her?

I give my cats catnip as a treat, and it works so well on some cats that their humans use it to train them. What is it that’s so seductive about catnip that it could compel an otherwise ...

If your cat loves the taste of catnip but you don't want them ingesting too much of it, these lick balls are a great solution. The balls easily stick to wall and can rotate a full 360 degrees.

Cats act high when they're given catnip because, well, they are. Researchers say that catnip and another plant, silver vine, produce a chemical that activates their opioid reward systems.

Catnip can induce changes in cat behavior. An expert argues that giving it to cats raises questions about human power and animal autonomy.

Media Officer Sophia Charchuk responded: “PETA is all for treating cat companions to reasonable amounts of high-quality catnip – and for keeping them indoors, where they’ll be safe from cars, ...

As the Christmas season gets underway thoughts turn to buying gifts for the entire family. For some, companion animals are on the gift list, particularly cats and dogs who share our homes and hearts.