Most — but not all — cats can get loopy and happy from catnip. Here's why that happens and how to give it to your cat safely.

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”.

There's a very scientific reason cats go wild for catnip, and it's all about smell.

Catnip’s effect is caused by nepetalactone, which stimulates brain receptors and releases endorphins. Cats react by rolling on the catnip, and some become hyperactive or aggressive.

I have two cats at home, Rusty and Foo, who have very different characters. I gave them both some catnip the other day and they had two very different reactions. Foo sniffed it suspiciously and ...

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I came across some interesting information about a tea I've never heard of: Catnip tea. I love tea, especially ones I've never tried before. So, I was wondering, can I use the stuff we give our ...

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all, the way cats roll around and act silly ...