Anyone who has a cat or kitten knows how crazy their feline friend goes for catnip. What is catnip, though, and why does it drive cats crazy? According to PetMD, catnip is a herb closely related to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you ...

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden. Once a ...

If you’re lucky enough to be a cat owner, you know that cat behavior runs the gamut of quirky habits, from sudden zoomies to strange noises. And if your feline friend enjoys a catnip treat now and ...

Anne Quain is on the NSW Committee of the Australian Veterinary Association. She is also a committee member of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, the Australian and New Zealand College ...

When cats chew and rub against the leaves, the plant releases a compound that repels insects like mosquitoes Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a ...

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Photographer Andrew Marttila captures pictures of cats when they're at their craziest — here's why Andrew Marttila @iamthecatphotographer Cats can look pretty wild when they’re on a catnip high – and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If your cat is the type who is all about the kick when it ...