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.

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

Cats go mad for catnip because chemicals released from the plant protect them against mosquitoes, according to new research.

Anyone who has seen a cat experience catnip knows that it makes them go a bit wild – they rub in it, roll on it, chew it, and lick it aggressively. It is widely accepted that this plant, and its ...

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