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.

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.

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

This herb, which goes by the botanical name of Nepeta cataria, induces changes in cat behavior. In my view, it’s worth considering whether giving a mood-altering substance to a pet is ethical ...

But, be careful where you give your cat catnip, as they may make a mess and drool, "so you may want to avoid giving your cat catnip on the carpets or upholstery," she warns.

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

The concentrated forms are different from its availability in nature. If a cat were to encounter catnip in the wild, it would be in the form of leafy greens growing on plants, not concentrated.

The concentrated forms are different from its availability in nature. If a cat were to encounter catnip in the wild, it would be in the form of leafy greens growing on plants, not concentrated.

When under the influence of catnip, some cats roll around, salivate, and at times, fight with other cats.

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.” To that, another reader from ...