The discussion on whether giving catnip is ethical has been an ongoing one on social media and other websites. The discussion on whether giving catnip is ethical has been an ongoing one on social ...

Catnip is a natural herb, similar to mint, that used to be used as a relaxing tea, but these days it is mainly used for cats. There are many ways to give your pet catnip, whether it be in toys, in a ...

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.

You could place a few pots of catnip around your house and outdoor area, giving your cat plenty of opportunity to interact with it and reap the insect-repelling benefits.

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Is it cruel to give a cat catnip? Although evidence suggests catnip does have pleasurable side effects, not everything we like — or are at least attracted to — is good for us.

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

Should you reconsider giving catnip to your cat? Tanya Plonka On Reddit, for example, one person commented, “think of it as your cat going out for a few beers after work.” ...

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

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.