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 lucky enough to be a cat owner, you know that cat behavior runs the gamut of quirky habits, from sudden zoomies to strange noises. And if your feline friend enjoys a catnip treat now and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you ...

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 ...

Everyone knows that cats go crazy over catnip. But what is it about this herb that makes cats lose their minds? Read on to find out more. Catnip is a type of plant that is scientifically known as ...

A new study finds that the feline reaction to catnip and silver vine helps to stave off mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects. By Oliver Whang Cats, so often, are a mystery, even to those that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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