Cats go mad for catnip because chemicals released from the plant protect them against mosquitoes, according to new research. The common herb, also known by its taxonomic name Nepeta cataria, is a ...

It looks harmless - a bit of dried leaf, a sprinkle on the floor - and suddenly your cat is rolling, purring, and drooling like they’ve discovered heaven. But what’s really happening when cats go wild ...

Ramona Turner, a veterinarian specializing in feline care for 25 years, owns two Fresno, California–based animal hospitals. She answers this riddle about our furry friends' strange behavior. Cats, ...

They thought it would draw cats to eat rats lurking around the house or farm. Yet recent evidence proves that cats may not be the only reason catmint is found around the foundations of old European ...

DuPont is working on an insect repellent based on nepeta cataria–better known as catnip–and it’s the first new biopesticide to be registered by the company in eight years. It won’t get you high, but ...

Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call Nepeta cataria. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb.

Cats love the finer things in life, whether it's relaxing in a sunny corner or enjoying cuddles with their owners. As many as two-thirds of the animals also seem surprisingly attracted to a little ...

They thought it would draw cats to eat rats lurking around the house or farm. Yet recent evidence proves that cats may not be the only reason catmint is found around the foundations of old European ...

There are various benefits of catnip tea, including relaxation and mood improvement. Risks include headaches and digestive discomfort. Catnip is a herb frequently used in pet toys. Historically, ...

Some of the 110,000 species of biting and non-biting flies are more than just bothersome insects like fruit flies, which are attacked by common issues. Some are pollinators, others feed on garden ...