Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, triggers a euphoric response in cats by activating their brain's opioid reward system. This hereditary trait, affecting 60-70% of felines, provides stimulation ...

If your cat doesn’t respond to catnip, you might be wondering if valerian could be a suitable option to use. As a vet with over 13 years of experience working with cats, I’ve seen first-hand how ...

Many of us can spend hours watching cats experience catnip for the first time. I know I can. From chaotic rolling around or spinning in circles to zenning out in the corner- cats' reactions to catnip ...

Ever wonder why your cat insists on rubbing their face against the corner of the coffee table-or even your leg? While it ...

After check-in, cats are brought inside to wait to be taken into prep for the operation. Their crates were covered to help keep them calm. (Maia Labbe/WUFT News) Operation Catnip celebrated a ...