Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, triggers a euphoric response in cats by activating their brain's opioid reward system. This hereditary trait, affecting 60-70% of felines, provides stimulation ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can cats eat catnip? Given how much some of our feline friends love this green stuff, it's a question you may well be asking if you have a kitty companion in the family. The good news is, catnip is ...

Cats have funny reactions to catnip as some roll on the floor and others run around like they are wild. Catnip is no magic ...

Head-butting in cats? Yes, we’re talking about that adorable “head bonk” that cat lovers adore, even when it sends their coffee flying. It's just one of those fascinating kitty quirks that make cats ...