Anyone who has a cat or kitten knows how crazy their feline friend goes for catnip. What is catnip, though, and why does it drive cats crazy? According to PetMD, catnip is a herb closely related to ...

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden. Once a ...

Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, triggers a euphoric response in cats by activating their brain's opioid reward ...

If your cat doesn’t respond to catnip, you might be wondering if valerian could be a suitable option to use. As a vet with over 13 years of experience working with cats, I’ve seen first-hand how ...

Anne Quain is on the NSW Committee of the Australian Veterinary Association. She is also a committee member of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, the Australian and New Zealand College ...

Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human interest features ranging from health, pets and travel. Lucy ...

Photographer Andrew Marttila captures pictures of cats when they're at their craziest — here's why Andrew Marttila @iamthecatphotographer Cats can look pretty wild when they’re on a catnip high – and ...