A cat chews up and rolls around in the leaves of the silver vine plant. Masao Miyazaki For even the most aloof cats, just a few leaves of catnip can trigger excited fits of chewing, kicking and ...

Catnip may be used as a natural insect repellent. [Gallio lab / Northwestern] While catnip is a common herb that is often used in cat toys and treats—due to its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects on ...

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A photographer has been hailed as a "genius" online by cat lovers who are impressed with his tactics for capturing images. Nils Jacobi, 39, sprayed catnip all over his glass dining-room table before ...

Anyone who has seen a cat experience catnip knows that it makes them go a bit wild -- they rub in it, roll on it, chew it, and lick it aggressively. It is widely accepted that this plant, and its ...

Flies can be a nuisance, but natural scents offer a reliable long-term solution. Fragrances like lavender, eucalyptus, ...