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 catnip dangerous for my cat, and can they ingest it? Both Dr. Crow and Dr. Lippman agree that catnip is not in dangerous for cats, in any way. "It is safe to ingest," says Dr. Lippman.

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.

Cats can safely eat catnip, so don’t worry if they lick it. Just be careful petting your cat when catnip’s in play: some cats get overexcited and may bite when this herb is around.

Nepeta cataria, or more commonly known as catnip is a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia that is well known for its cat-attracting (and craze-inducing) properties among domestic cats and ...

Catnip has been compared to marijuana and LSD, but is it really anything like these drugs? We took on the science of catnip to see what it's really doing to your cat's brain.

Cats on catnip are clearly having a wonderful time – but does it get them high? Our vet explains more… ...

Loki Nala Cooper's cat, meanwhile, apparently takes a different approach to enjoying the herb, "My cats EAT the catnip," the pet owner revealed. A few like Squishy had it even harder when it came ...

Not all cats are affected by catnip. According to Cat Behavior Associates, the “catnip response” is hereditary, and one-third of all cats lack the gene that enables them to feel the high.

Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a new study finds that the common herb has qualities that repel mosquitoes.