There is something so satisfying about watching your cat transform into a tiny jungle explorer, especially when that jungle happens to be in your living room. My cat Zeke has always been fascinated by ...

My recent article about using catnip for mosquito repellent sparked questions from a number of readers. Most wanted to know how I managed to grow catnip in the presence of cats. Indeed, more than one ...

Many a cat lover has added a bit of catnip or catmint to their garden to provide a bit of culinary or olfactory temptation for their favorite feline. It turns out that there are a host of other plants ...

A: Yes, there is a difference, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably. While both are members of the Nepeta or mint family, they are actually two separate plants. Catnip (Nepeta cataria), is ...

DEAR JOAN: I have no cats, but lots of people in my neighborhood do, and they all come to my yard, it seems, because I feed the birds. I love cats, but I have seen them catch too many birds and little ...

Morieka Johnson is a former writer who covered pet products, health, and training. She created Soulpup, a website about responsible pet ownership. Catnip is an herb that has an animated effect on most ...

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