There's a scientific reason for the feline reaction: Catnip contains the oil nepetalactone, which binds to the cat's ...

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 ...

they get 'high'," Wooten says. 2. "Nepetalactone may also mimic pheromones, which are chemicals that cats can detect in their snoots and make cats feel happy and safe," says Wooten. Catnip can ...