Some research does suggest the essential oil in catnip that causes them to go wild for it does so by activating cats' opioid reward system, kind of like humans' opioid systems are activated by ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — There’s nothing quite like the excitement cats feel when greeted with a new toy — especially when it contains catnip. Catnip is a common herb in the mint family ...

Though cats can’t get addicted to catnip, scientists wrote a paper in 2021 that explained that the “opioid system regulating euphoric and rewarding effects in humans is involved in the ...

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.

Cat lovers often plant catnip to watch their feline friends relax. However, catnip can grow out of control if not managed properly, so try this alternative.

On this episode of MorningLine, Nick Beres sits down with our resident veterinarian, Allison Fields from Bellshire Family Vet.

What does silver vine do to cats? Like catnip, the smell of silver vine can make cats react strangely, causing them to roll and rub their cheeks and faces. While we don’t know exactly why, it ...

I have two cats at home, Rusty and Foo, who have very different characters. I gave them both some catnip the other day and they had two very different reactions. Foo sniffed it suspiciously and ...

It's a pleasant feeling of intense happiness for cats, which they might display by rubbing their faces and heads against the catnip, shaking their heads or drooling. Do cats get 'high' from catnip?