6. What benefits does it have? Catnip-infused tea has been used to treat indigestion, induce menstruation, increase appetite and as a sedative.

Trilobites Your Cat Isn’t Just Getting High Off Catnip A new study hints that plants like catnip and silver vine may also protect your feline friend from mosquitoes.

Cats really seem to enjoy it, but why do cats like catnip? Learn how much catnip is safe for your cat and how it affects each cat differently.

Catnip toys not only provide endless entertainment for your cat, but they can also have numerous benefits, such as reducing anxiety and stress.

A study reveals the evolutionary trick behind catnip's potent power, allowing scientists to understand how it attracts felines.

Catnip and a plant called silver vine, Actinidia polygama, are not closely related, but both make cats go wild. Masao Miyazaki & Reiko Uenoyama/Iwate University Cat owners—and the kitty-obsessed ...

Chewed and Rolled: How Cats Make the Most of Their Catnip High A new study finds that the feline reaction to catnip and silver vine helps to stave off mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects.

When cats tear up catnip, it increases the amount of insect-repelling chemicals released by the plants.

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Though catnip can be a great way to enrich your furry friend’s routine, owners should be cautious in how often they expose their cat to this herb.