Jan 31, 2025 · What is catnip? Dr. Heather Hoffmann discusses why cats like catnip, how catnip works, and how to give catnip to your cat.

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the mint family, native to southern and eastern Europe, northern parts of the Middle East, and Central Asia.

May 7, 2025 · What is catnip? Veterinarians explain how it affects your cat and the science behind common behaviors like sniffing, eating, and rolling around in it.

Nov 7, 2025 · Catnip, (Nepeta cataria), herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae), noted for its aromatic leaves, which are particularly exciting to cats. Catnip is commonly grown by cat owners for their pets, …

Oct 29, 2025 · Catnip is a natural herb that acts like pheromones to stimulate various pleasure centers of your cat’s brain when inhaled. Most cats respond well to it, showing vocalization, licking, playing, …

Mar 28, 2025 · There's a very scientific reason cats go wild for catnip, and it's all about smell.

Apr 6, 2025 · Originally from Europe and Asia, minty, lemony, potent catnip -- Nepeta cataria -- has long been associated with cats. Even its Latin-derived cataria means "of a cat." And research shows that...