Feline appreciation of catnip may go deeper than we thought. Scientists say that when cats "damage" catnip it releases iridoids that repel mosquitoes.

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.

The good news is that there doesn’t appear to be anything harmful or addictive about catnip, so you can safely let your cat play with their favorite catnip (or silvervine!) toys.

Catnip’s status as kitty kryptonite is due to a specific chemical compound called nepalacatlone that the plant naturally releases when its leaves or stem are bruised.

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

A new study reveals that cats may use plants like catnip and silver vine to help ward off mosquitos ...

How Does Catnip Work? Catnip makes felines feel good, according to the pet-food company website that has explained exactly what the plant does to our furry friends.

I came across some interesting information about a tea I've never heard of: Catnip tea. I love tea, especially ones I've never tried before. So, I was wondering, can I use the stuff we give our ...