Catnip is one plant that has a special ability to send some cats into a euphoric frenzy. But what exactly is catnip, and why does it have such a dramatic effect on our cats? The secret behind catnip's ...

A vitamin shop owner is facing charges for allegedly selling cat sedatives to humans out of his Essex County business. Fairfield police say Nutrition Zone owner John Sirico was selling “Catnip ...

It is native to parts of Asia and Europe. While it is commonly used as a natural sleep aid for humans, it has a different effect on cats. Valerian contains an active compound called actinidine. This ...

Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, triggers a euphoric response in cats by activating their brain's opioid reward ...

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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 ...