As well as sending cats crazy, catnip helps our feline friends repel mosquitoes, according to a new study by Japanese experts. Both catnip, a common herb, and the even more potent silver vine are ...

The research team first focused on their observation that silver vine leaves crumpled and torn by feline licking and chewing appeared to have a much stronger aromatic odor compared to intact leaves.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova If you've ever questioned, “What is silver vine?”, then ...

Say you're at the pet store to pick up some cat food, and you spot a cute catnip toy. It's been a while since your sweet furry friend has gotten a new toy, and you've always wondered whether she'd ...

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If you've ever questioned, “What is silver vine?”, then you're not alone. Although most people have heard of catnip, it actually only affects two in three cats. This means some kitties don’t seem to ...

Both catnip (Nepeta cataria) and silver vine (Actinidia polygama) produce chemicals from a group called iridoids that repel mosquitoes, flies, roaches and possibly other insects or mites. Most cats, ...

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 ...

Catnip is known to make cats go wild, with the felines rubbing, rolling, chewing, and licking it aggressively. Now, a new study has shed light on why cats go mad for the plant, despite being ...