How Does It Affect Your Cat? Many experts believe that this chemical (nepetalactone) acts as a feline attractant and triggers the response.

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.

Does catnip really get your kitty high? Here's what catnip does to cats—and why they are crazy about it.

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.

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”.

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

Does your cat run to you when you get the catnip out and beg you for more? It's no secret that cats love catnip, but is there such thing as too much?

Catnip’s effect is caused by nepetalactone, which stimulates brain receptors and releases endorphins. Cats react by rolling on the catnip, and some become hyperactive or aggressive.

According to new research, when cats lick and chew catnip it leads to the release of certain compounds that might protect them from pesky mosquitoes.

According to new research, when cats lick and chew catnip it leads to the release of certain compounds that might protect them from pesky mosquitoes.

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all, the way cats roll around and act silly ...